{"count":1608389,"next":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/?format=json&page=157337","previous":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/?format=json&page=157335","results":[{"id":1591552,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1591552/?format=json","text_counter":309,"type":"speech","speaker_name":"Sen. Methu","speaker_title":"","speaker":null,"content":"On a point of order, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir."},{"id":1591553,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1591553/?format=json","text_counter":310,"type":"speech","speaker_name":"Sen. Abdul Haji","speaker_title":"The Temporary Speaker","speaker":null,"content":" Sen. Methu, what is your point of order?"},{"id":1591554,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1591554/?format=json","text_counter":311,"type":"speech","speaker_name":"Sen. Methu","speaker_title":"","speaker":null,"content":"Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, with tremendous respect to my brother, Sen. Cherarkey, first, he was among those crying due to imputing improper motives on a Senator. Did you hear the Senator for Nandi County allege that I live on a road reserve in Kiambu? I am very surprised and wonder how Sen. Cherarkey would even know where I live. The only persons I have seen visit my place are yourself and Sen. Karungo. You must find Sen. Cherarkey out of order for insinuating that I live on a road reserve. I am a law-abiding citizen. Given the political side I belong to, if I were living on a road reserve, I would not be there now. I would have been chased long ago. You must find him out of order. He must withdraw and apologize. I live in Nyandarua at a place called Njabini. I am sure Sen. Cherarkey does not know where I live."},{"id":1591555,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1591555/?format=json","text_counter":312,"type":"speech","speaker_name":"Sen. Abdul Haji","speaker_title":"The Temporary Speaker","speaker":null,"content":" Sen. Cherarkey, you are indeed out of order. Please, apologise to Sen. Methu and withdraw the fact that he lives on a road reserve."},{"id":1591556,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1591556/?format=json","text_counter":313,"type":"speech","speaker_name":"Sen. Cherarkey","speaker_title":"","speaker":null,"content":"Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, I withdraw and apologize. I was the Vice-Chairperson of Sen. Methu in CPAC and used to deliver documents to his house. I do not know why he is denying it, unless he showed me the wrong house. It is on record that I have served as the Vice-Chairperson of CPAC. While I withdraw 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":1591557,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1591557/?format=json","text_counter":314,"type":"speech","speaker_name":"Sen. Cherarkey","speaker_title":"","speaker":null,"content":"apologize, Sen. Methu should be careful. I could be shot or encounter mbwa kali if I go to that same house. However, I withdraw and apologize; I was speaking in jest. In conclusion, I support all the Statements."},{"id":1591558,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1591558/?format=json","text_counter":315,"type":"speech","speaker_name":"Sen. Abdul Haji","speaker_title":"The Temporary Speaker","speaker":null,"content":" Very well. The final speaker is Sen. Beatrice Akinyi."},{"id":1591559,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1591559/?format=json","text_counter":316,"type":"speech","speaker_name":"Sen. Ogola","speaker_title":"","speaker":null,"content":"I thank you, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir. From the onset, I would like Sen. Methu to understand that one does not need to visit someone to know where they live. This can be observed through their operations. I support the Statement by the Senator for Nyandarua County, Sen. Methu, regarding the quality of potatoes grown in Nyandarua County. This issue extends beyond Nyandarua to our agricultural systems and farmers across the country. My specific concern is the excessive use of pesticides. A doctor once told me that many diseases people suffer from today stem from what they consume, essentially, the food we eat. That is why we call on county governments, which are executing the agriculture function, to ensure there are enough extension officers to guide and advise farmers. This concern may be linked to the increasing number of cancer patients. I therefore support this Statement. Secondly, I support the Statement by Sen. (Prof.) Ojienda on the conduct and professional standards of county enforcement officers. Counties must prioritize training. In my studies on corporate governance, I have learned that continuous training and retraining are essential whenever personnel are engaged. Many county enforcement officers are political supporters hired soon after elections, leading to enforcement units composed of individuals with varying qualifications. Their training must be reviewed to ensure they have the necessary skills to interact professionally with traders. They must also recognize that their salaries come from the contributions of these traders. Therefore, the conduct and professional standards of county enforcement officers must be reassessed. Additionally, I propose that the Government considers retraining and retooling all public officers at every level through the Kenya School of Government due to their harmonized training."},{"id":1591560,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1591560/?format=json","text_counter":317,"type":"speech","speaker_name":"Sen. Abdul Haji","speaker_title":"The Temporary Speaker","speaker":null,"content":" Sen. Seki."},{"id":1591561,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1591561/?format=json","text_counter":318,"type":"speech","speaker_name":"Sen. Seki","speaker_title":"","speaker":null,"content":"Thank you very much, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir. I support the Statement by the Senator for Kiambu County, Sen. Karungo wa Thang’wa, on the issue of land rates in the county. It is true that our counties face challenges, particularly regarding land rates, where the county is imposing high rates, making it difficult for residents to pay. This emanates from inadequate consultation within the county. The introduction of land rates by a county government should be a consultative process, where a valuation roll is subjected to review by residents to allow for agreement and input. County governments must seek approval through county assemblies before implementing such rates. It should not be a decision imposed unilaterally by county executives, administrators or governors. I understand this because somebody has just said that assets and liabilities have been approved by the county governments through the local governments particularly on 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."}]}