{"count":1608389,"next":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/?format=json&page=148147","previous":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/?format=json&page=148145","results":[{"id":1499652,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1499652/?format=json","text_counter":109,"type":"speech","speaker_name":"Hon. Kingi","speaker_title":"The Speaker","speaker":null,"content":" Hon. Senators, we have spent the maximum 15 minutes allowed under the Standing Orders. Therefore, we will move to the statement pursuant to Standing Order No.57(1). Proceed, Senate Majority Leader."},{"id":1499653,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1499653/?format=json","text_counter":110,"type":"heading","speaker_name":"","speaker_title":"","speaker":null,"content":"BUSINESS FOR THE WEEK COMMENCING TUESDAY, 26TH NOVEMBER, 2024"},{"id":1499654,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1499654/?format=json","text_counter":111,"type":"speech","speaker_name":"Sen. Cheruiyot","speaker_title":"The Senate Majority Leader","speaker":{"id":13165,"legal_name":"Aaron Kipkirui Cheruiyot","slug":"aaron-cheruiyot"},"content":" Mr. Speaker, Sir, I rise pursuant to Standing Order No.57(1) to present the business of the Senate for the week commencing Tuesday, 26th November, 2024. Ordinarily, Mr. Speaker, Sir, this statement is presented every Thursday. However, as Members are aware, you communicated to the House yesterday that we will have the State of the Nation Address tomorrow, where the President will be addressing both Houses of Parliament in the National Assembly Chamber. It, therefore, follows that this is our last day of sitting in this Chamber this week. Therefore, it is important to brief the House on the business for the coming week. The status of the legislative business is as follows. We have 54 Bills that are pending conclusion, of which 36 are the Second Reading stage, 17 are the Committee of the Whole stage, while one Bill is awaiting First Reading. There are 30 Motions that are pending conclusion. There are 26 Petitions that are pending conclusion before the committees, of which 19 are due for reporting by the respective standing committees. We also have 433 statements pursuant to Standing Order 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":1499655,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1499655/?format=json","text_counter":112,"type":"speech","speaker_name":"Sen. Cheruiyot","speaker_title":"The Senate Majority Leader","speaker":{"id":13165,"legal_name":"Aaron Kipkirui Cheruiyot","slug":"aaron-cheruiyot"},"content":"No.53(1). From the foregoing, it is evident that we need to redouble our efforts to conclude the business before the Senate. I want to thank hon. Senators for the Divisions that were undertaken yesterday. The mediated version of the Water (Amendment) Bill (National Assembly Bills No.33 of 2023) and the National Rating Bill (National Assembly Bills No.55 of 2022) are being finalised for presentations to His Excellency the President for assent. There is a resolution on the Motion relating to various water service providers which will shortly be dispatched to the relevant Government agencies for action. The other Bills that were at the Second Reading stage have now been transitioned to the Committee of the Whole and will be scheduled accordingly by the Senate Business Committee (SBC). In the same spirit, I want to urge hon. Senators to be present in the House, so that we conclude the business that is scheduled for Division in today’s Order Paper. On Tuesday, 26th November, 2024, the SBC will consider the business for the week. The tentative business for that week will include a Motion to debate the President’s Address to Parliament, pursuant to Article 132(1)(b) and (c) of the Constitution, business not concluded from today’s Order Paper, as well as business indicated in the Notice Paper. The tentative business for the morning sitting of Wednesday, 27th November, 2024, will include the Schedule of Questions to the Cabinet Secretaries, as provided by the SBC, as well as Motions. As Senators will recall, Cabinet Secretaries who were scheduled to respond to Questions on Wednesday, 13th November, 2024, did not appear. For that reason, the SBC resolved to reschedule the Questions for Wednesday, 27th November, 2024. These include Questions to the Cabinet Secretaries for Health and Tourism and Wildlife. The business for the afternoon on Wednesday, 27th November, 2024, will include business not concluded in the Order Paper for Tuesday, 26th November, 2024. The Bills which are the Committee of the Whole stage are- (1) The Street Vendors (Protection of Livelihood) Bill (Senate Bills No.41 of 2023). (2) The Local Content Bill (Senate Bills No.50 of 2023). (3) The Early Childhood Education (Amendment) Bill (Senate Bills No.54 of 2023). (4) The Land (Amendment) Bill (National Assembly Bills No.40 of 2022). (5) The Energy (Amendment) Bill (Senate Bills No.42 of 2023). (6) The National Disaster Risk Management Bill (National Assembly Bills No.24 of 2023). (7) The Co-operative Societies (Amendment) Bill (Senate Bills No.53 of 2023). (8) The County Governments Election Laws (Amendment) Bill (Senate Bills No.2 of 2024). (9) The County Public Finance Laws (Amendment) Bill (Senate Bills No.39 of 2023). (10) The Elections (Amendment) (No.2) Bill (Senate Bills No.29 of 2024). Bills at the Second Reading stage include- 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":1499656,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1499656/?format=json","text_counter":113,"type":"speech","speaker_name":"Sen. Cheruiyot","speaker_title":"The Senate Majority Leader","speaker":{"id":13165,"legal_name":"Aaron Kipkirui Cheruiyot","slug":"aaron-cheruiyot"},"content":"(1) The Heritage and Museums Bill (Senate Bills No.8 of 2023). (2) The County Hall of Fame Bill (Senate Bills No.18 of 2023). (3) The Public Holidays (Amendment) Bill, (Senate Bills No.31 of 2023). (4) The County Assembly Services (Amendment) Bill (Senate Bills No.34 of 2023). (5) The Wildlife Conservation and Management (Amendment) Bill (Senate Bills No.46 of 2023). (6) The Wildlife Conservation and Management (Amendment) Bill (Senate Bills No.49 of 2023). (7) The Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (Control) (Amendment) Bill (Senate Bills No.1 of 2024). (8) The County Oversight and Accountability Bill (Senate Bills No.3 of 2024). (9) The County Civic Education Bill (Senate Bills No.4 of 2024). (10) The County Statistics Bill (Senate Bills No.5 of 2024). (11) The Statutory Instruments (Amendment) Bill (Senate Bills No.10 of 2024). (12) The County Wards (Equitable Development) Bill (Senate Bills No.20 of 2024). (13) The Public Finance Management (Amendment) Bill (Senate Bills No.27 of 2024). (14) The Creative Economy Support Bill (Senate Bills No.30 of 2024). (15) The Livestock Protection and Sustainability Bill (Senate Bills No.32 of 2024). (16) The Sports (Amendment) Bill (Senate Bills No.33 of 2024). (17) The County Governments (State Officers Removal from Office) Procedure Bill (Senate Bills No.34 of 2024). (18) The County Governments (Amendment) Bill (Senate Bills No.39 of 2024). (19) The County Library Services Bill (Senate Bills No.40 of 2024). (20) The Labour Migration and Management (No.2) Bill (Senate Bills No.42 of 2024). (21) The Sports (Amendment) (No.2) Bill (Senate Bills No.45 of 2024). Mr. Speaker, Sir, although I do not have it in my statement, I have the authority of the Chair and Members who were part of the Mediation Committee on the Division of Revenue. They have since concluded that exercise. Sen. Faki who was a Member of that committee can confirm. It is important to notify the country that we will prioritise that business on Tuesday, next week, so that we conclude on it. With leave of the House and with your permission, Mr. Speaker, Sir, we may even want to conclude both Second and Third Reading on Tuesday, given how long the country has been waiting for this decision. I just saw a message on my mobile phone before rising to read this statement. It is from one of the governors who would wish to know how long it will take because many of them would wish to plan for supplementary budgets and the like. It is difficult for counties to make that decision before they know the indicative figure that they are likely to get. 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":1499657,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1499657/?format=json","text_counter":114,"type":"speech","speaker_name":"Sen. Cheruiyot","speaker_title":"The Senate Majority Leader","speaker":{"id":13165,"legal_name":"Aaron Kipkirui Cheruiyot","slug":"aaron-cheruiyot"},"content":"I know that by practice, the minute the Mediation Committee tables their report, even before the passage of the County Allocation of Revenue Bill, which is a subsequent to that Bill, county assemblies will have a rough idea of what to expect and how to plan their finances accordingly. I know it has taken long, but I am glad that finally, that this mediation exercise has been brought to an end and counties can plan, for the remainder of the financial year with a good mind. Mr. Speaker, Sir, it is my hope that Members of the Senate Standing Committee on Finance and Budget will also immediately commence on the County Allocation of Revenue Act (CARA) immediately after we are done with Division of Revenue Bill, 2024, so that hopefully before we break for Recess on the 6th of December, we conclude on both Bills. Otherwise, how shall we appear before our electorate if we go before them half the year down the line, without the instruments needed to run and operate the fiscal policies of our county governments? Mr. Speaker, Sir, I would like to urge Members of the Budget and Finance, like Sen. Faki, the Whip, the Chairperson and the Vice-Chairperson, that they have a plateful. If the House Whips can rally the Members of the House, to be present for conclusion of that extremely critical Business for the functioning of our county governments, it will be important. Mr. Speaker, Sir, I register my appreciation for the business that we were able to transact yesterday. We legislated for a record four hours, yesterday. Beyond speaking, members of the public need to understand that lawmaking is a process. Yesterday, we were actually in it from about 3 o'clock all the way to 6.30 p.m., doing various stages and various amendments. We have a similar agenda later this afternoon, should we conclude on some of the Bills that are before us. It is unfortunate that we do not have the requisite number to conclude on the vote. However, that does not stop us from proceeding with the legislative work subject to only Division. I thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir, and hereby lay the statement on the Table of the Senate."},{"id":1499658,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1499658/?format=json","text_counter":115,"type":"scene","speaker_name":"","speaker_title":"","speaker":null,"content":"(Sen. Cheruiyot laid the document on the Table)"},{"id":1499659,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1499659/?format=json","text_counter":116,"type":"speech","speaker_name":"Hon. Kingi","speaker_title":"The Speaker","speaker":null,"content":" Before I request the Clerk to call the next Order, I have this Communication to make."},{"id":1499660,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1499660/?format=json","text_counter":117,"type":"heading","speaker_name":"","speaker_title":"","speaker":null,"content":"COMMUNICATION FROM THE CHAIR"},{"id":1499661,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1499661/?format=json","text_counter":118,"type":"heading","speaker_name":"","speaker_title":"","speaker":null,"content":"VISITING DELEGATION FROM KENYATTA UNIVERSITY"}]}