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    "id": 920685,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. Cherargei",
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    "speaker": {
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        "legal_name": "Cherarkey K Samson",
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    "content": "Our Committee takes its role on constitutional affairs very seriously. It is in this regard that the Committee is conducting an audit of the laws that had been passed by the National Assembly un-procedurally without the concurrence of the Speaker of the Senate with a view to institute legal proceedings to challenge whether their Bills are concerning counties and consequently the role of the Senate therein. Further, to determine the constitutionality of the Money Bill question versus whether Bills relating to money affect counties. Madam Temporary Speaker, regarding Statements pursuant to Standing Order No. 48(1)(2), two Statements were referred to the Committee during the period under review. These Statements were sought by Sen. James Orengo on the Impact of the Fight Against Corruption by the Multi-Agency Team on Anti-corruption and Sen. Millicent Omanga on the Compulsory Management of Copyright and Other Related Rights that fall generally under the office of the Attorney General. A meeting with the Multi-Agency Team, which is chaired by the Attorney- General, is scheduled to appear before us towards the end of July, 2019, and the concerned Senators have been invited. Madam Temporary Speaker, as hon. Senators will recall, the oversight of a number of resolutions relating to the Solai Dam tragedy is vested in our Committee. As a result, our Committee undertook a visit to Solai on 25th February, 2019 to evaluate the status of the implementation of the resolutions by the House. The Committee observed that the victims of the tragedy have been expecting assistance towards their restitution in vain and they are now planning to seek legal redress in a court of law. The victims of Solai are dissatisfied with the way the beneficiaries of relief programs, including the cash transfers, building materials and other materials were identified. Health care institutions in the vicinity have been fairly equipped with medical supplies. However, maternal and child care facilities are not available, making women and children vulnerable to diseases and infections. The environment has not been restored, allegedly due to a court order that prevented the Ministry from visiting the scene of the tragedy. The victims have not benefited from any assistance from the County Government of Nakuru. The Committee is scheduled to meet with the Ministry of Interior and Coordination of National Government, CS, Ministry of Environment, Mr. Keriako Tobiko and CS, Ministry of Water, hon. Chelugui to receive a comprehensive status report on the implementation of the resolutions referred to the respective Ministries. The Committee will be table a report later before this House. The Committee held a meeting with the multi-agency team on anti-corruption on 13th March, 2019, to discuss the key legislative gaps that impede the fight against corruption. As Senators will recall, this arose from a resolution of the House that required the Committee to undertake a comprehensive review of the relevant policy and legislative framework on the fight against corruption in Kenya and propose measures to be undertaken, including amendments to the existing legislation to strengthen the fight against corruption. The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor, Senate."
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