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"content": "MESSAGE FROM THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY"
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"content": "PASSAGE BY THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY OF THE DIVISION OF REVENUE BILL (NATIONAL ASSEMBLY BILLS NO.10 OF 2024)"
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"content": " Hon. Senators, I wish to report to the Senate that pursuant to Standing Order Nos.46(3) and 4(4), I received the following Message from the Speaker of the National Assembly regarding the passage by the National Assembly of the Division of Revenue Bill, National Assembly Bills No.10 of 2025. The Message, which is dated Monday, 14th April, 2025, was received in the Office of the Clerk of the Senate the same date and pursuant to the said Standing Order, I now report the Message. Pursuant to the provisions of Standing Order Nos.41(1) and 142 of the National Assembly Standing Orders, I hereby convey the following Message from the National Assembly. WHEREAS the Division of Revenue Bill (National Assembly Bills No.10 of 2025) was published vide Kenya Gazette Supplement No.38 of 12th March, 2025 to provide for the equitable division of revenue raised nationally between the national and county governments in the 2025/2026 Financial Year; AND WHEREAS the National Assembly considered the said Bill and passed it without amendments on Wednesday 9th April, 2025 in the form attached hereto; NOW THEREFORE, in accordance with the provisions of Article 110(4) of the Constitution and Standing Order Nos.41 and 142 of the National Assembly, I hereby refer the Bill to the Senate for consideration. Hon. Senators, pursuant to Standing Order No.163, which requires that a Bill which originates in the National Assembly be proceeded with by the Senate in the same manner as a Bill The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposes only. Acertified version of this Report can be obtained from the Director, Hansard and Audio Services, Senate."
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"content": "introduced in the Senate by way of First Reading in accordance with Standing Order No.144, hon. Senators, as you may have noted, the Division of Revenue Bill (National Assembly Bills No.10 of 2025) has been listed in today's Order Paper and at the appropriate time during this sitting, I will direct the Clerk to read the Bill a First Time. I thank you. Next Order."
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"content": "EVICTION OF KOROGOCHO COMMUNITY LIVING ALONG THE NAIROBI RIVER CORRIDOR"
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"content": "Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. This is a Petition to the Senate of the Republic of Kenya regarding the eviction of Korogocho Community living in the Nairobi River Corridor after its declaration as a special planning area. Mr. Speaker, Sir, we, the undersigned, on behalf of the Korogocho Community in Ruaraka Constituency, being peace-loving and law-abiding citizens of the Republic of Kenya, and in exercise of our right under Article 119 of the Constitution of Kenya, which grants every person the right to petition Parliament on any matter within its authority, do hereby humbly submit this Petition to the Senate of the Republic of Kenya for consideration. THAT whereas, the Korogocho Community Forum is a Community-Based Organisation (CBO) operating within Korogocho Location, Ruaraka Constituency, Nairobi County, this Petition is submitted to the Senate for consideration of the following grievances and requests; THAT, on 5th March, 2025, the Nairobi City County issued a notice in the local dailies declaring the Nairobi River Corridor as a special planning area. This corridor spans the area along Nairobi River from Naivasha Road to Ruai, including the tributaries of the River.; The notice declared that the Corridor extends 60 metres beyond the high-water mark on either side of the river, 30 metres riparian corridor and an additional 30 metres development area. THAT, the purpose of this Petition is to draw the attention of the Senate to several grievances and concerns raised by the residents of Korogocho regarding the ongoing and planned activities related to the Nairobi River Corridor as declared as a special planning area by the County Executive Committee of Nairobi City County. The following issues are brought forth for consideration by this House- (1) Lack of adequate notice and/or public participation. The public notice for the declaration of the Nairobi River Corridor as a special planning area by the CECM, Nairobi City County, dated 6th March, 2025, was communicated to the community’s representatives after the expiry of the 14-day notice period. Consequently, the community was unable to submit their opinions and memoranda on this matter. The reasons for the delay can only be known to the local leadership, including the local chiefs and other leaders. (2) Unfair eviction criteria and intimidation. The planning and eviction process for those affected along the Nairobi River Corridor has been marked by intimidation. Despite several attempts to engage the county and national governments, no improvement has been made to ensure a fair process. The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposes only. Acertified version of this Report can be obtained from the Director, Hansard and Audio Services, Senate."
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"content": "(3) Lack of representation in decision-making. The community residents have not been adequately represented in the decision-making processes regarding the planning and eviction exercises. Public participation has not been conducted in any meaningful or inclusive manner. (4) Unresolved compensation issues. Residents who were evicted during an early eviction phase last year from the alleged riparian land remain uncompensated. To date, no clear communication has been made concerning their fate or any compensation plans; and lastly,"
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"content": "(5) A lack of commitment to compensate affected persons. The recent notice by the County Government of Nairobi City, dated 6th March, 2025, did not outline any commitment or plan by the Government to compensate those who will be affected by the impending eviction. Many of these residents are structure owners who have resided in the area their entire lives and have no other place to call home. THAT WHEREAS we, the undersigned, have pursued all possible means of resolution, including seeking audience with the Governor, Nairobi City County, the County Executive responsible and the County Assembly of Nairobi City, all these efforts have been in vain. We therefore have been left with no option, but to Petition the Senate of the Republic of Kenya. We also confirm that this issue is not pending anywhere in any court of law or constitutional or legal body in the country. AND WHEREAS we, the undersigned, on behalf of the Korogocho Community affected by the evictions, aver that- (1) The Senate of the Republic of Kenya has the power and authority, as well as the moral obligation to step in and save the poor residents of Korogocho from inhuman evictions without compensation; and, (2) The Nairobi City County and the national Government have shown unwillingness to listen to the grievances of the residents. THEREFORE, we, the undersigned, humble petitioners, pray that the Senate inquires into the matter and makes recommendations as follows- (1) On compensation to those already evicted and those who will be affected by future evictions, while ensuring that any evictions are humane in nature; (2) On public participation necessary as required by the Constitution and that community representatives are included in all decision-making processes involving the Nairobi River Corridor. We humbly submit this Petition for your consideration and appropriate action. I thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir."
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"content": " Pursuant to Standing Order No. 238(1), I commit the Petition that has just been read out by Senator for Nairobi City County to the Standing Committee on Land, Environment and Natural Resources."
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