{"count":1608389,"next":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/?format=json&page=150370","previous":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/?format=json&page=150368","results":[{"id":1521882,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1521882/?format=json","text_counter":141,"type":"speech","speaker_name":"Sen. Onyonka","speaker_title":"","speaker":{"id":13592,"legal_name":"Onyonka Richard Momoima","slug":"onyonka-richard-momoima"},"content":"Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. I rise pursuant to Standing Order No.53(1) to seek a Statement from the Standing Committee on Education regarding the delayed payments to supervisors, invigilators, and examiners of the 2024 Kenya Certificate of Secondary School Education (KCSE) examinations in Kisii County and in the Republic of Kenya. In the Statement, the Committee should- (1) Provide reasons for the delay by the Kenya National Examination Council (KNEC) to pay these supervisors, invigilators, and examiners who are engaged in the administering and marking of the 2024 KCSE examination, and particularly specifying the actions being taken to resolve this issue. (2) Indicate when the said facilitators will receive the outstanding dues and all other non-paid dues. (3) Outline measures in place by the Ministry of Education and the Kenya National Examination Council to prevent occurrence of similar delays in the near future. I thank you."},{"id":1521883,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1521883/?format=json","text_counter":142,"type":"heading","speaker_name":"","speaker_title":"","speaker":null,"content":"STATUS OF PENSION SCHEMES FOR FORMER EMPLOYEES OF KPB, KEMRI, TUK AND OTHER STATE CORPORATIONS"},{"id":1521884,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1521884/?format=json","text_counter":143,"type":"speech","speaker_name":"Sen. Onyonka","speaker_title":"","speaker":{"id":13592,"legal_name":"Onyonka Richard Momoima","slug":"onyonka-richard-momoima"},"content":"Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, my second Statement. I rise pursuant to Standing Order 53(1) to seek a Statement from the Standing Committee on Labour and Social Welfare regarding the status of pension schemes of former employees of the Kenya Pyrethrum Board (KPB), the Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI), the Technical University of Kenya (TUK), Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) and other state departments and corporations. It is imperative that the government fulfills its obligations to retirees of our country who have dedicated their service to this nation. Delayed pension payments and the mismanagement of these retirees' funds has significantly affected their well-being and many of them, as you may note are most probably unwell because they are aged and old. In the Statement, the Committee should- 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":1521885,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1521885/?format=json","text_counter":144,"type":"speech","speaker_name":"Sen. Onyonka","speaker_title":"","speaker":{"id":13592,"legal_name":"Onyonka Richard Momoima","slug":"onyonka-richard-momoima"},"content":"(1) Clarify the pension management framework of former employees of all state departments and corporations, including some of the defunct corporations, indicating whether these schemes are now fully funded or not and addressing any ongoing disputes that may be taking place right now. (2) I would want the committee to have a remitted pension contribution schedule for these delayed payments of our workers. (3) Outline any measures the government is taking to ensure that all eligible former employees of our government and state corporations are actually receiving their pensions and benefits without any further delays. (4) Provide details of any legislative or policy reforms aimed at addressing inefficiencies and gaps in the pension system for employees in our state by the Kenya Kwanza Government. I thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, for giving me the opportunity."},{"id":1521886,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1521886/?format=json","text_counter":145,"type":"speech","speaker_name":"Sen. Kathuri","speaker_title":"The Deputy Speaker","speaker":{"id":13590,"legal_name":"Murungi Kathuri","slug":"murungi-kathuri"},"content":" Next is Sen. (Prof.) Tom Ojienda. You have two Statements."},{"id":1521887,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1521887/?format=json","text_counter":146,"type":"speech","speaker_name":"Sen. (Prof.) Tom Odhiambo Ojienda, SC","speaker_title":"","speaker":null,"content":"Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. I have two Statements."},{"id":1521888,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1521888/?format=json","text_counter":147,"type":"heading","speaker_name":"","speaker_title":"","speaker":null,"content":"ALLEGED VIOLATION OF LABOUR LAWS AT CHINA SQUARE IN KISUMU COUNTY"},{"id":1521889,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1521889/?format=json","text_counter":148,"type":"speech","speaker_name":"Sen. (Prof.) Tom Odhiambo Ojienda, SC","speaker_title":"","speaker":null,"content":"Mr. Deputy Speaker, I rise first to Standing Order No.53(1) to seek a Statement from the Standing Committee on Labour and Social Welfare regarding concerns over alleged unfair labour practices, ethnic profiling, and violation of labour laws at China Square, Kisumu County. While investment in Kisumu County is encouraged, all businesses must comply with the law and uphold fair labour practices, ensuring that employees are treated with dignity, equity and due process in recruitment, termination and career progression. In the Statement, the Committee should- (1) Provide information on the number of employee complaints received by the Ministry of Labour and Social Protection from China Square Kisumu since its establishment and how they have been addressed. (2) Confirm whether the Ministry has investigated the alleged labour rights violations at China Square Kisumu and provide details of their findings. (3) Highlight any steps taken to ensure that China Square adheres to the Employment Act, 2007, particularly regarding fair treatment, lawful termination, non- discrimination and promotion of employees. (4) Explain the mechanisms in place to protect affected employees from retaliation and ensure that their grievances are fairly resolved. (5) State the measures the Government is taking to prevent similar labour rights violations by foreign-based businesses operating in Kenya."},{"id":1521890,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1521890/?format=json","text_counter":149,"type":"speech","speaker_name":"Sen. (Prof.) Tom Odhiambo Ojienda, SC","speaker_title":"","speaker":null,"content":"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":1521891,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1521891/?format=json","text_counter":150,"type":"heading","speaker_name":"","speaker_title":"","speaker":null,"content":"REVIVAL OF STALLED MIWANI SUGAR COMPANY AND PAYMENT OF SALARY ARREARS TO WORKERS"}]}