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"content": "five wards, with the exception of Kisauni Sub-County, where we covered seven wards, and Jomvu Sub-County, where we covered three wards. Upon conclusion of the tour, the oversight committee together with my office retreated and prepared an interim report, which was shared with the governor at his own invitation. We shared the interim report with the governor in the presence of his County Executive Committee Members (CECMs), the County Public Service Board (CPSB) and county secretary. Although the governor took to respond to the issues in the report by 14th April, 2025, no response was received from the County Government of Mombasa. During the tour, we held public forums in every sub-county. We visited 30 health facilities, including the Coast General Teaching and Referral Hospital. We also visited social halls, markets, fire stations, stadia, including the Mombasa Municipal Stadium, which is now named Mombasa Sports Complex. We have also visited Early Childhood Development Education (ECDE) centres and facilities owned by the County Government of Mombasa. We also had candid discussions with the medical personnel, market masters and other county employees. We saw firsthand the problems encountered by the county staff in the execution of their duties. They shared a number of challenges that they face in their day-to-day work within the county. We thereafter prepared our final report, with the input from the Auditor-General's Reports, the Controller of Budget (CoB) reports, the County Integrated Development Plans (CIDPs) and the Annual Development Plans (ADPs). The report is a collection of our personal observation and the existing reports by the different officers involved in county oversight. We also had an engagement with the Civil Society Organisation (CSOs,) operating within Mombasa County. They gave valuable comments, which we have taken on board in the report. The findings in the report may be at variance with the Auditor-General's reports. I wish to state that the Auditor-General was given a copy of the interim report for her comments, but none were received. I do not wish to go into detailed findings in the report. Suffice to say that, as Senators, we need to do more on our oversight role. We need to mobilise our people to take keen interest in the functions and programmes of our county governments. As the guardians of devolution, we need to take a leading role in this. We should fight misuse of county resources the same way we fight intrusion into devolution functions. This is to ensure devolution attains its stated goals and objectives. It is the first time the Senators are taking this oversight function through individual Senators and we may not have a precedent to guide us. However, this could be a case study, and we could build on this as we chart our devolution course. I want to thank the PSC for availing these funds for the oversight function, although the amount is little compared to the work that needs to be done. I believe we can build on it. I also want to thank Mr. Ibrahim Khamis Babangida, who is the Chairperson of the Oversight Committee and all the members for the good work and sacrifice they made. We have set a standard that could be replicated in the whole country. I also thank my office staff for the work and support extended to the Oversight Committee. The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Director, Hansard and AudioServices, Senate."
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"content": "Mr. Speaker, Sir, I finally wish to lay a copy of this report on the table of the Senate. I thank you."
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"content": " We will now move to comments on these Statements for a period not more than 20 minutes. Hon. Senators, if you have the opportunity to speak, keep it under three minutes."
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"content": "Well, there is another Statement here under Standing Order No52 (1) by Sen. Olekina."
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"content": "INSTITUTIONALISATION OF STRATEGIC FORESIGHT AND ANTICIPATORY GOVERNANCE IN THE SENATE OF KENYA"
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"content": "Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I rise pursuant to Standing Order No.52(1) to make a statement on the need to institutionalise strategic foresight and anticipatory governance in the Senate of Kenya. We live in a time of accelerated change defined by interconnected global crisis, rapid demographic shifts, disruptive technologies, as well as climate and environmental volatility that threaten both our livelihood and legacy. In this regard, Parliaments must not now only legislate for the present, but also design policies with the future in mind. Strategic foresight is a forward-looking, long- term approach to policymaking. It enables institutions to anticipate emerging trends, risks and opportunities, and to adopt more resilient, inclusive and sustainable legislation. Anticipatory governance, on the other hand refers to the integration of foresight into institutional decision-making process. This ensures that laws and oversight functions serve not only the current generation, but also the generations to come. In recognition of the strategic importance of foresight in governance, I champion the establishment of the bipartisan Senate Future Caucus. This was born out of a collective recognition that governance must evolve beyond immediate concerns and short-term decision-making. We need a forward-thinking, proactive and anticipatory approach to our governance that ensures Kenya remains resilient, adaptable and competitive in the ever- changing global landscape. The work of this caucus is to ensure that our policies and needs today do not compromise the prosperities of Kenya's future generations. A sobering reminder of the consequences of legislation without foresight is the recent nationwide protest of 25th June, 2024. This young-led movement was not a spontaneous outburst, but a culmination of systemic neglect of youth voices, economic The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Director, Hansard and AudioServices, Senate."
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"content": "pressures and a deep disconnect between Government policies and public sentiments towards the system. Had the Government institutionalised mechanisms for meaningful public participation and scenarios planning, we might have detected the signs earlier and acted before frustration turned into protest. Had we considered long-term thinking in our legislation proposals, perhaps we may have turned our appetite for an unsustainable debt that has now pushed us to tax Kenyans heavily to meet our obligation? As the Chairperson of the Senate Future Caucus, I am proud to be spearheading future thinking within this House. The caucus has this past weekend held an impactful induction strategic foresight retreat in the Great Maasai Mara Game Reserve. We laid the groundwork for institutionalising a culture of anticipatory governance thinking in the Senate of Kenya. The retreat brought together Members of the Senate Future Caucus, including myself, the Chairperson, Sen. (Prof.) Kamar, Sen. Thang’wa, Sen. Kibwana, Sen. Crystal Asige, Sen. Gataya Mo Fire and Sen. Wakili Sigei. Other Members of the Future Caucus included Sen. M. Kajwang’, Sen. Abdul Haji, Sen. Onyonka, Sen. Kisang, Sen. Kathuri, Sen. Abass, Sen. (Prof.) Tom Ojienda, Sen. Ali Roba, Sen. Ogola, Sen. Eddy Gicheru, Sen. Sifuna, Sen. Chute and Sen. Wamatinga. Mr. Speaker, Sir, there is still a lot of work required to establish a formal legislative framework for foresight, while ensuring the institutional commitment and accountability. Across the world, parliaments such as Finland, Uruguay and Philippines have embedded futures thinking into the legislative architecture. These legislatures have equipped their institutions with foresight tools, conducting scenarios planning and engaging experts and citizens in shaping long-term agendas. Legislatures that have embraced foresights do not just react to crises; they anticipate them. They do not just manage problems; they create opportunities through their legislative proposals. They can better allocate resources, understand the long-term impact of laws and ensure that the legislature is robust enough to withstand the test of time. Mr. Speaker, Sir, in this regard, Kenya must not be left behind. The Senate as the ‘upper’ House of Parliament must lead the way in innovating our approach to governance and ensure that Kenya takes the lead on the continent in institutionalizing foresight. I attended a highly acclaimed UN Summit on the future, which took place last year in September. Heads of states from all around the world were in attendance and made commitment to safeguard the interest of the future generation. During the Summit, His Excellency the President of the Republic of Kenya, Dr. William Ruto, pledged to embed foresights across all levels of Government. This is an important commitment to which we must hold him accountable. Mr. Speaker, Sir, I take this opportunity to applaud Senators who participated for their forward-looking leadership and commend our partners, the School of International Futures (SOIF), the Westminster Foundation for Democracy (WFD) and Longview Consult, notably Dr. Katindi Sivi, for their steadfast commitment to capacity building and global best practices. I also thank the Senate Liaison Office (SLO) for logistical and institutional support. The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Director, Hansard and AudioServices, Senate."
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