{"count":1608389,"next":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/?format=json&page=157319","previous":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/?format=json&page=157317","results":[{"id":1591372,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1591372/?format=json","text_counter":129,"type":"heading","speaker_name":"","speaker_title":"","speaker":null,"content":"DISCREPANCIES BETWEEN SUPPLEMENTARY BUDGET I AND II FOR FY2024/2025 IN TAITA TAVETA COUNTY"},{"id":1591373,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1591373/?format=json","text_counter":130,"type":"speech","speaker_name":"Sen. Mwaruma","speaker_title":"","speaker":null,"content":"Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir, for this opportunity. I rise pursuant to Standing Order No.53(1) to seek a Statement from the Standing Committee on Finance and Budget on a matter of countywide concern regarding discrepancies between Supplementary Budget I and Supplementary Budget II for the Financial Year 2024/2025 in Taita-Taveta County, particularly on allocations for the settlement of pending bills. In Supplementary Budget I, the county government allocated Kshs360.7 million towards pending bills. However, this allocation was later reduced by Kshs80.7 million in Supplementary Budget II, with no clear explanation provided for the adjustment. Further, concerns have been raised over the authenticity and approval process of Supplementary Budget II. In the Statement, the Committee should address the following- (1) The discrepancies in the approved and the two supplementary budgets for the Financial Year 2024/2025 submitted by the County Government of Taita Taveta; (2) Whether Supplementary Budget II followed the proper channels and stages of approval, including the correspondence between the county government and the office of the Controller of Budget regarding both supplementary budgets; (3) Account for the Kshs80.7 million initially allocated to pending bills in Supplementary Budget I and the vote head or expenditure line it was redirected to in Supplementary Budget II; and, (4) Whether the County Government of Taita Taveta intends to honour bursary payments as appropriated in line with the recent court rulings affirming the obligation of county governments to disburse funds already allocated in the approved budgets. I thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir."},{"id":1591374,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1591374/?format=json","text_counter":131,"type":"speech","speaker_name":"Hon. Kingi","speaker_title":"The Speaker","speaker":null,"content":" Sen. Karungo."},{"id":1591375,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1591375/?format=json","text_counter":132,"type":"heading","speaker_name":"","speaker_title":"","speaker":null,"content":"INCREASED LAND AND BUILDING RATES IN KIAMBU COUNTY GOVERNMENT"},{"id":1591376,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1591376/?format=json","text_counter":133,"type":"speech","speaker_name":"Sen. Thang’wa","speaker_title":"","speaker":null,"content":"Thank you very much, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I rise pursuant to Standing Order No.53(1) to seek a statement from the Standing Committee on Land, Environment and Natural Resources on a matter of countywide concern regarding the imposition of land rates by the county government of Kiambu. Residents of Kiambu County have raised serious concerns over the manner in which land rates are currently being imposed by the county government. Specifically, they cite the lack of public access to a valuation roll, absence of notification of charges or absence of notification of changes to land rates and the unexplained surge in the amounts demanded. 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":1591377,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1591377/?format=json","text_counter":134,"type":"speech","speaker_name":"Sen. Thang’wa","speaker_title":"","speaker":null,"content":"This is compounded by inadequate service delivery in areas such as roads maintenance, waste management and other essential county functions. Mr. Speaker, Sir, in this Statement, the Committee should address the following- (1) Whether the County Government of Kiambu has a legally prepared and adopted valuation roll. (2) If such a valuation roll exists- (a) when it was prepared; (b) by whom; (c) when it came into effect; (d) the process followed in its preparation, including dates of preparation and adoption; (e) evidence of public participation during its development, where and how the public can access and inspect the evaluation roll; and, (f) why the valuation roll has not been gazetted, published or publicized as required by the law. (3) The method and basis used to calculate the current land rates being demanded by the county government. (4) Details of any enforcement measures undertaken or planned with regard to recovery of land rates. Mr. Speaker, Sir, this matter touches on the fundamental rights of property owners and the principles of fair taxation and public accountability and, therefore, merits urgent consideration by the relevant committee. Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir."},{"id":1591378,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1591378/?format=json","text_counter":135,"type":"speech","speaker_name":"Hon. Kingi","speaker_title":"The Speaker","speaker":null,"content":" Sen. Omtatah."},{"id":1591379,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1591379/?format=json","text_counter":136,"type":"heading","speaker_name":"","speaker_title":"","speaker":null,"content":"OPERATIONAL STATUS OF THE NATIONAL POLICE SERVICE COMMISSION"},{"id":1591380,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1591380/?format=json","text_counter":137,"type":"speech","speaker_name":"Sen. Okiya Omtatah","speaker_title":"","speaker":null,"content":"Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I rise pursuant to Standing Order No.53(1) to seek a statement from the Standing Committee on Justice, Legal Affairs and Human Rights on a matter of national concern regarding the operational status of the National Police Service Commission (NPSC) in light of the existing vacancies in its membership. Mr. Speaker, Sir, there have been more than two months since vacancies arose in the membership of the National Police Service Commission (NPSC), leaving the Commission without the constitutionally prescribed quorum. This situation raises serious concerns about the management of transitions in independent commissions as well as the operational status of these commissions during such periods. In the Statement, the Committee should address the following- (1) The current state of operations at the National Police Service Commission in the absence of a quorate commission, including an assessment of the validity of decisions and actions by the Commission regarding transfer, promotion and discipline of police officers, among other administrative matters; and, 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":1591381,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1591381/?format=json","text_counter":138,"type":"speech","speaker_name":"Sen. Okiya Omtatah","speaker_title":"","speaker":null,"content":"(2) The contingency plans in place to prevent such governance gaps and ensure continuity of operations at independent commissions during such transitions in the future. Signed, Andrew Omtatah, MP, Senator from Busia County, 10th June 2025. Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir."}]}