{"count":1608389,"next":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/?format=json&page=138728","previous":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/?format=json&page=138726","results":[{"id":1403681,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1403681/?format=json","text_counter":68,"type":"heading","speaker_name":"","speaker_title":"","speaker":null,"content":"SAFETY OF CHIEFS SERVING IN COUNTIES PLAGUED BY INSECURITY"},{"id":1403682,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1403682/?format=json","text_counter":69,"type":"speech","speaker_name":"Sen. Lomenen","speaker_title":"","speaker":{"id":2940,"legal_name":"James Lomenen Ekomwa","slug":"james-lomenen-ekomwa"},"content":"Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I rise pursuant to Standing Order No.53 (1) to seek a Statement from the Standing Committee of National Security, Defense and Foreign Relations regarding the safety of chiefs serving in counties plagued by insecurity. In the statement, the committee should- (1) Clarify whether the State Department for Internal Security and National Administration has undertaken a risk assessment to identify the challenges faced by chiefs serving in counties plagued by insecurity, and if so, highlight the findings of such an assessment. (2) Provide details on training programmes undertaken by chiefs aimed at bolstering their ability to safeguard themselves when confronted with threats. 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."},{"id":1403683,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1403683/?format=json","text_counter":70,"type":"speech","speaker_name":"Sen. Lomenen","speaker_title":"","speaker":{"id":2940,"legal_name":"James Lomenen Ekomwa","slug":"james-lomenen-ekomwa"},"content":"(3) Outline any other measures the State Department has put in place to safeguard the lives of chiefs who actively assist in curbing crime within their respective locations and face threats as a result of their work. (4) State whether the Minister of Interior and National Administration has considered deploying police officers for the protection of chiefs or issuing firearms to the chiefs in light of the threats faced by them as a result of the nature of their work. Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir."},{"id":1403684,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1403684/?format=json","text_counter":71,"type":"speech","speaker_name":"Hon. Kingi","speaker_title":"The Speaker","speaker":null,"content":" Proceed, Sen. (Prof.) Tom Odhiambo Ojienda, SC."},{"id":1403685,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1403685/?format=json","text_counter":72,"type":"heading","speaker_name":"","speaker_title":"","speaker":null,"content":"MEASURES TO ADDRESS WASTAGE OF PUBLIC RESOURCES IN KISUMU COUNTY"},{"id":1403686,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1403686/?format=json","text_counter":73,"type":"speech","speaker_name":"Sen. (Prof.) Tom Odhiambo Ojienda, SC","speaker_title":"","speaker":null,"content":"Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I have three Statements. I rise pursuant to Standing Order No.53 (1) to seek a Statement from the Standing Committee on Finance and Budget regarding measures put in place to address and curb wastage of public resources in Kisumu County. In the statement, the committee should- (1) Provide details on measures in place to prevent and mitigate instances of wastage of public funds by various departments as prescribed by the Public Finance Management Act, 2012. (2) Specify the steps being taken by the County Government of Kisumu to ensure transparency and accountability in budgetary allocations and expenditure in accordance with the principles of public finance outlined in the Constitution of Kenya 2010. (3) Provide an overview of all the internal audits or investigations conducted to identify instances of financial mismanagement or misuse of public resources within the departments and the remedial measures taken in cases where officers are found to have misused public funds and resources. (4) Explain the various strategies the County Government of Kisumu has put in place to enhance oversight mechanisms and strengthen institutional capacity to safeguard public funds and resources."},{"id":1403687,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1403687/?format=json","text_counter":74,"type":"heading","speaker_name":"","speaker_title":"","speaker":null,"content":"LEGITIMACY OF KISUMU COUNTY DRAFT VALUATION ROLL"},{"id":1403688,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1403688/?format=json","text_counter":75,"type":"other","speaker_name":"","speaker_title":"","speaker":null,"content":"Mr. Speaker, Sir, I also rise pursuant to Standing Order No.53 (1) to seek a Statement from the Standing Committee on Land, Environment and Natural Resources regarding the legitimacy of the Kisumu County Draft Valuation Roll 2017. In the statement, the committee should- (1) Explain the criteria used by the County Government of Kisumu in preparing the Draft Valuation Roll 2017, explaining the rationale for the tenfold increase in proposed land rates in Kisumu County. (2) Assess whether the proposed land rates are fair. 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."},{"id":1403689,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1403689/?format=json","text_counter":76,"type":"other","speaker_name":"","speaker_title":"","speaker":null,"content":"(3) Clarify the meaningful public participation, whether meaningful participation was undertaken during the preparation of the State Draft Valuation Roll as required by the Constitution, and in particular, whether property owners and community representatives were consulted."},{"id":1403690,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1403690/?format=json","text_counter":77,"type":"heading","speaker_name":"","speaker_title":"","speaker":null,"content":"STATE OF SUGARCANE FARMING IN KISUMU COUNTY"}]}