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"content": "Mr. Speaker, Sir protect me from Sen. Cherarkey. I am just saying that we are moving in the wrong direction with regards to polluting our water resources. In fact, from a layman’s point of view, the level of infections affecting our people, even some cancerous ailments, can very easily be traced back to the levels of lead and other heavy metals that we are dumping in our water resources. This is a very important Statement that the Committee to which it is going to be taken to should prosecute with finality. I say this because I am reminded that a few years back, there was a base called Lwang’ni Beach, on the same lake, where people used to go and eat fish. However, that was also a place where almost all the vehicles in Kisumu Town would be cleaned. The vehicles would actually be cleaned right inside the lake. We are reminded of a time when we saw a lot of fish floating on the lake arising from pollution. I want the Committee that will be dealing with this matter to consider other water sources in the country that are equally over-polluted. I am reminded of what is happening in Athi River. We are slowly but surely turning Athi River into a poisonous flow of water. In fact, I am very worried, as a leader from Ukambani region where the river flows, that the Government is putting up a mega-dam, the Thwake Dam, whose main source of water will be Athi River. If the pollution on Athi River is not checked, then we will be collecting very poisonous water in Thwake Dam, which will be used for irrigation to the detriment of the health of our people. So, the Committee that will deal with this matter should take it seriously. Lastly, I will speak on the matter of the housing project. We have to speak truth to power, to our colleagues and to the country. I was asked a important question yesterday by one of the staff members in my office. He said that they are actually paying for the housing fund, but their contract is only five years. They cannot claim that money until they finish seven years, but their contract does not allow them to go up to seven years. So, what happens to their contribution? 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": "Mr. Speaker, Sir, allow me comment on the Statement by Sen. Okenyuri. It is quite unfortunate that Members are today having a Damascus moment on the housing levy. The Housing Bill was discussed and passed by the two Members who spoke before me. So, let us stop lying to Kenyans. The Senator for Murang’a County, who was the Chairperson of the Committee on Education, shouted the highest on the Floor of this House to pass the Housing Bill. The people of Murang’a County must be told the truth. I dare that we produce the HANSARD to show that he debated, supported and voted for the Housing Bill. So, he cannot come and change simply because he wants to look nice. He cannot catwalk before the nation. This is not a beauty contest. We are dealing with facts. My second issue is on Wajir Airport. I am disappointed that Wajir Airport has been turned into military installation. Wajir Airport is a civilian commercial airport. I want to appeal to the Ministry of Defence to construct its own gate because civilians cannot access Wajir Airport. There is only one bus that is operated by Kenya Airports Authority (KAA). That hampers the movement within the airport. Remember that Wajir Airport was number three in revenue collection in this country before it was turned into a military installation. It was just below Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, Mombasa and Eldoret respectively. Sen. Chimera has raised an issue of titles. He is our in-law though I do not know if he cleared paying dowry as per our culture. We might summon him in the next few days to wind up the issues of dowry. I agree that the issue of titles is still a big challenge in the country, including Kilifi County where he comes from and coast in general. It is also a challenge in Nandi County where I come from. We have problems in Koiben, Chepkumia, Kapkangani, Kiptuia, Tinderet, Ngatipkong and Gapchoria. The same problem is in Nairobi City County and Kisii County because there are no titles. I request the National Assembly to appropriate money for the titling of land. Those of us who are real men, dry Kalenjin men, are perceived to be nobody if you do not have land. Where I come, respect for men comes from ownership of land, having a wife or wives and children for purposes of succession. You will only be respected, as an elder, if you have the above."
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"content": "You cannot sit in a meeting discussing serious community matters in my community and even in Ukambani if you do not have land and children. I know that the Bishop will disagree with me on the number of wives, but one must have children either before or during marriage. So, titling of land is a serious security issue and it can be used to secure the future of this nation. With those many remarks, I congratulate all Senators who brought their statements. Let us stick to the truth at all times."
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"speaker_name": "Sen. Madzayo",
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"content": " Asante sana, Bw. Spika. Ninaunga mkono taarifa hii iliyoletwa na ndugu yetu, Sen. (Prof.) Tom Ojienda, ambaye ni wakili mkubwa humu Kenya. Yeye pia ni Seneta wa Kaunti ya Kisumu. Taarifa yake inahusu hali ya usafi ama utumiaji wa maji katika Kaunti ya Kisumu. Ningependa kusema ya kwamba miji mingi nchini Kenya inahitaji usafi wa hali ya juu. Usafi unafaa kuzingatiwa na kaunti. Tumeona ya kwamba kaunti ambazo zinahusika huwa hazizingati vile uchafu unaweza kutupwa ama kutumika ndiposa waweze kuweka mazingira ambayo hayasababishi magonjwa. Tumekuwa na magonjwa mbali mbali. Hivi sasa kumezuka Influenza ambao ni ugonjwa mbaya. Huo ugonjwa uko kama Covid-19. Kwa hivyo, Statement kama hii inapaswa kuzingatiwa zaidi na Kamati ya Afya. Tunawaomba walete mwelekeo ambao kaunti zetu zinaweza kuzingatia hali ya usafi. 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": "Katika Kaunti ya Kilifi, tuko na soko kubwa Mazeras, Malindi, Mtwapa na Sabaki lakini hakuna choo. Watu hawana pahali pa kujisaidia ilhali kuna watu wengi katika hizo soko. Kuna watu hapo ambao wananunua vidhaa lakini hawana pahali pa kujisaidia. Kaunti zote nchini Kenya zinapaswa kuhakikisha ya kwamba kuna vyoo ambavyo wananchi wanaweza kwenda wakajisaidia. Vyoo hizo pia zinafaa ziwe na maji ya kutosha ili usafi na afya iweze kuzingatiwa kisawa sawa. Ninaunga mkono taarifa ya Sen. (Prof.) Tom Ojienda."
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"speaker_name": "Sen. Kisang’",
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"content": "Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I want to comment on the Statement by the Senator for Trans Nzoia County on the operationalization of several funds in the counties. In the Committee of County Public Investments and Special Funds, we have many audit queries as a result of too many funds that have been opened by the governors. It is important that this House comes up with a law that will regulate the opening up and operationalization of funds within the county. It looks like the governors are using the funds to open accounts in commercial banks. They actually use it as a conduit for corruption. We have to note that each fund will require board of directors who will claim allowances and those boards will need autonomy hence will require employees for those funds. In fact, when we went through the report three weeks ago, we noticed many queries that are unnecessary. Perhaps, it is time to regulate and limit the number of funds to two or three."
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"content": "Regarding the Statement by the Senator for Wajir County, Sen. Abass, the airport in Wajir Town is entirely controlled by the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF). This control limits access for the people in that region, as it essentially operates as a military airport, similar to the one in Eastleigh, where access is also restricted. It is important that the Kenya Airport Authority (KAA) takes control of the airport to facilitate its commercialization. My final comment is on the Statement by the Senator for Kisumu County. I was quite surprised when Sen. Beatrice Ogola mentioned that the lake in Kisumu, Migori and Homa Bay counties is very dirty due to waste from the surrounding residents. Earlier this year, in January, I visited Kampala, and I observed that the Ugandan side of the lake is remarkably clean. This highlights a uniquely Kenyan problem that we must address. We also face similar issues with the Nairobi River, as noted by the Senator for Kitui County. It is evident that this is a widespread problem requiring urgent attention. What is truly ailing us, as Kenyans? This is a disease we must eradicate. In Nairobi City County, I propose that we dedicate one Saturday every month to cleaning the city and restoring its former glory. I recall how clean Nairobi was during the early 1980s and 1990s when I was attending university. Unfortunately, subsequent governors, including Governor Kidero and Governor Sonko, contributed to deforestation, cutting down trees and stripping Nairobi of its identity as the green city in the sun. Today, Nairobi is a dirty city in need of rehabilitation. I urge Governor Sakaja to designate one day each month for cleaning Nairobi City. Hon. Speaker, I am surprised that some Senators in this House seem to have forgotten that last year, when the Finance Bill, 2024 was passed and later withdrawn, the housing levy was converted into a tax. It is no longer a fund. Maybe you need to advise employees that there is no more seven-year accumulation period since it is now a tax. I advise everyone to read the law carefully and understand this change. I thank you."
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"speaker_name": "Hon. Kingi",
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"content": " Sen. Oburu, proceed. 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": "Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir, for the opportunity to comment on the statements. I would like to comment on the statement sought by Sen. (Prof.) Tom Ojenda of Kisumu County regarding the pollution of Lake Victoria. The lake is over-polluted, and this is due to multiple factors, not just one. First, the lake is surrounded by factories that should be treating the effluent they discharge into the water. Unfortunately, there seems to be laxity, leading to uncontrolled waste disposal. For example, sugar factories such as Chemelil Sugar, Miwani Sugar and Muhoroni Sugar release effluent into rivers that flow into Lake Victoria. There is a river called River Kisat, a small river that flows near the golf course where I sometimes play. Unfortunately, there is a sewage pond that releases effluent directly into this river. Passing by, the stench is unbearable, and this polluted water flows straight into the lake. If you observe the lake, as Hon. Kisang, my brother, mentioned, the Jinja Area is remarkably clean. However, on our side of the lake, it is over-polluted. I cannot understand why we cannot achieve what they have managed to accomplish. If we claim to be more developed, development must come with controls. You cannot justify releasing more effluent as a sign of development. If you are truly developed, you should have systems in place to control effluent and prevent it from killing fish. The effluent not only kills fish, but some individuals also use harmful chemicals for fishing, which further pollutes the lake. I hope that the Committee will investigate all these---"
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