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"content": " Sen. Abass, certainly, this is not your Committee. I am surprised you are so willing to walk to the Table. Proceed, Sen. Betty Montet."
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"content": "Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I rise pursuant to Standing Order No.56 (1) (b) of the Senate Standing Orders to make a statement relating to the activities of the Standing Committee on National Cohesion, Equal Opportunity and Regional Integration for the period of January to April 2025. During the period under review, the Committee held 19 sittings, during which it considered various legislative business, statements, inquiries and Motions from the Senate. It also engaged stakeholders as outlined below: The Committee received four statements and has written to stakeholders, inviting their submissions on the issues raised. The Committee is at various stages of stakeholder engagement and response preparation. The Committee considered Senate resolutions following the adoption of the Motion on the Current State of the Nation. The Committee held 32 meetings where it received oral submissions and written memoranda from 45 governors, the National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) and the Public Procurement Regulatory Authority (PPRA). The report on the Motion has been adopted by the Committee and it is scheduled for tabling in May 2025. The Committee is currently conducting an inquiry into the representation of Kenya’s diversity in the staff composition of the semi-autonomous Government agencies. 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": "The Committee held 17 sittings. During which, 13 stakeholders appeared before it. The Committee will table a comprehensive report at the end of the inquiry. Moving on, the Committee undertook county visits to Homa Bay and Busia counties from 28th to 30th April, 2025, where it assessed the level of inclusion and representation of the workforce in terms of gender, youth, Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) and marginalised communities. The Committee also inspected county offices of the two counties to ascertain their accessibility to PWDs. During the remainder of the Fourth Session, the Committee has prioritised conclusion of legislative business before it as well as county visits. Mr. Speaker, Sir, as I conclude, I wish to thank the Office of the Speaker and the Office of the Clerk of the Senate for the steadfast support they have accorded this Committee as well as Members of the Committee for their utmost dedication and commitment to duty. I thank you."
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"content": " Next is the Chairperson of the Standing Committee on National Security, Defence and Foreign Relations."
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"content": "Mr. Speaker, Sir, pursuant to Standing Order No.56(1)(b) of the Senate Standing Orders, I rise to make a statement relating to activities of the Standing Committee on National Security, Defence and Foreign Relations for the period of February 2025 to April 2025."
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"content": "The Committee was reconstituted on Wednesday, 12th February, 2025, and Wednesday, 19th February, 2025 during the period under reference. The membership is per Annex 1."
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"content": "During the period under review, the Committee held nine sittings at which it considered various legislative proposals, Bills, Statements, Petitions and Motions. It held stakeholder engagement as set out below: Moving to legislative proposals sent via an email address to the Clerk of the Senate, the committee received two draft Bills from the public; namely, the Internal Security Devolution and County Empowerment Bill 2025 and the proposed Directorate of Criminal Investigations Authority Bill 2025. As part of the Committee’s mandate, the Committee will have meetings with relevant stakeholders to deliberate on issues touching on the legislative proposals. The Committee considered one Bill, namely; the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Bill 2024 (Senate Bills No.1 of 2024). The Committee sought and was granted extension of time to consider the Bill as the Committee is yet to hold public participation in Meru, Embu and coastal counties. However, the Committee received written submissions on the Bill from 12 stakeholders. The Committee is at the tail end of concluding consideration of the Bill and we will table our report in May 2025. 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": "Concerning statements, there were 29 statements. The Committee considered and concluded seven while 22 statements are ongoing. A list of the statements is attached as Annex 3. On Petitions, the Committee is currently considering a Petition concerning compensation of police officers injured in the line of duty. That Petition was redirected from the Standing Committee on Labour and Social Welfare. The Committee met with the petitioners and relevant stakeholders to deliberate on the Petition. The Committee is scheduled to meet with relevant stakeholders to receive further submissions on the Petition. The Committee is projected to conclude the consideration within May 2025. On Motions, the Committee considered the resolution of the Senate arising from adoption of the Motion on the current state of the nation. The committee met with relevant stakeholders and received written submissions. A draft report on the Motion is underway. The Committee will table its report to the Senate during the month of May 2025. The Committee is currently considering one sessional paper during the reporting period, namely; the Foreign Policy of the Republic of Kenya. This is still ongoing. The Committee is scheduled to meet with relevant stakeholders in June 2025 and table the report soon thereafter. The Committee further held meetings with the Ministry of Interior and National Administration, the Ministry of Defence and the Ministry of Foreign and Diaspora Affairs and deliberated on legislative gaps and proposed opportunities for collaboration. The Committee is also looking into allegations of corruption and mismanagement of funds pertaining to the Kenya National Police DT SACCO that affects the welfare of the police that fall under the Committee’s mandate. The detailed status of the legislative business considered by the Committee during the reporting period is attached to this statement as Annex 2. During the remainder of the Fourth Session, the Committee has prioritised conclusion of legislation business before it as well as county visits. Mr. Speaker, Sir, as I conclude, I wish to thank the Office of the Speaker and the Office of the Clerk of the Senate for the steadfast support that they have accorded this Committee as well as Members for their utmost dedication and commitment to duty. I thank you."
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