{"count":1608389,"next":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/?format=json&page=159545","previous":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/?format=json&page=159543","results":[{"id":1613632,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1613632/?format=json","text_counter":51,"type":"other","speaker_name":"","speaker_title":"","speaker":null,"content":"Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, the second Statement is on the directive mandating direct payment of coffee sales proceeds from the Nairobi Coffee Exchange to individual farmers. I rise again pursuant to Starting Order No.53(1) to seek a Statement from the Standing Committee On Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries on a matter of national concern regarding the directive issued by the Ministry of Cooperatives and Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) development on 18th November, 2024, mandating direct payment of coffee sales proceeds from Nairobi Coffee Exchange to individual farmers. In the Statement, the Committee should address the following- (1) Whether the Ministry undertook consultation with Coffee Cooperative Societies and other relevant stakeholders before issuing the directive mandating direct payment of coffee sales proceeds from the Nairobi Coffee Exchange to individual farmers and if so, obtain information on the same. (2) Whether the directive aligns with the provision of Cooperative Societies Act and the Constitution of Kenya and specifically, how the directive impacts the constitutionally guaranteed freedom of association. (3) The economic and structural impact of the directive on Coffee Cooperative Societies, including the measures in place to safeguard the future of these cooperative societies, which provide essential services to the farmers. (4) The measures in place to cushion small-scale farmers, particularly those producing less than 200 kilogrammes of coffee cherry annually, from increased transaction charges and other diverse effects associated with the piecemeal payments, including limited bargaining power. (5) Whether the Ministry can consider a review or suspension of the directive to allow for wider consultations, to ensure that the directive does not compromise the integrity of coffee value chain. I thank you."},{"id":1613633,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1613633/?format=json","text_counter":52,"type":"heading","speaker_name":"","speaker_title":"","speaker":null,"content":"ONGOING SHORTAGE OF ESSENTIAL NEWBORN VACCINES IN MEDICAL FACILITIES ACROSS THE COUNTRY"},{"id":1613634,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1613634/?format=json","text_counter":53,"type":"speech","speaker_name":"Sen. Seki","speaker_title":"","speaker":null,"content":"Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I rise pursuant to Standing Order No.53(1) to seek a Statement from the Standing Committee on Health regarding the ongoing shortage of essential newborn vaccines, specifically Bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG) and Oral Polio Vaccines (OPV) in medical facilities across the country. There is a growing concern among parents and healthcare providers over the persistent unavailability of those critical vaccines. The BCG and OPV vaccines are vital in protecting infants against tuberculosis and polio, which continues to pose significant health risks, particularly in vulnerable communities. The current shortage undermines the 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":1613635,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1613635/?format=json","text_counter":54,"type":"speech","speaker_name":"Sen. Seki","speaker_title":"","speaker":null,"content":"National Immunisation Programme and threatens to reverse decades of progress in child health and disease prevention. In the Statement, the Committee should address the following- (1) Cause of the shortage of BCG and polio vaccines in Kenya, including financial constraints, current procurement challenges and logistics hurdles in vaccine supply and distribution. (2) The steps being undertaken by the MoH and timelines to resolve the shortage and restore vaccine availability in all affected facilities. (3) Measures in place to strengthen the national vaccine supply system, including coordination with county governments to ensure stability and avoid future stock-out. Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir."},{"id":1613636,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1613636/?format=json","text_counter":55,"type":"speech","speaker_name":"Sen. Kathuri","speaker_title":"The Deputy Speaker","speaker":null,"content":" Next is Sen. Eddy Oketch."},{"id":1613637,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1613637/?format=json","text_counter":56,"type":"speech","speaker_name":"Sen. Ogola","speaker_title":"","speaker":null,"content":"Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. I approached you with the request that Sen. Eddy Oketch asked me to read out his statements and you allowed me. With that approval, allow me to read the four statements by Sen. Eddy Oketch in the order in which they appear."},{"id":1613638,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1613638/?format=json","text_counter":57,"type":"speech","speaker_name":"Sen. Kathuri","speaker_title":"The Deputy Speaker","speaker":null,"content":" Yes, proceed."},{"id":1613639,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1613639/?format=json","text_counter":58,"type":"heading","speaker_name":"","speaker_title":"","speaker":null,"content":"FORMATION OF MINING POLICE UNIT TO HELP CURB ILLEGAL MINING, SMUGGLING AND MONEY LAUNDERING"},{"id":1613640,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1613640/?format=json","text_counter":59,"type":"speech","speaker_name":"Sen. Ogola","speaker_title":"","speaker":null,"content":"Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, first is a request for a statement on the formation of the Mining Police Unit. 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 national concern regarding the formation of the Mining Police Unit to help curb illegal mining, smuggling and money laundering within the mining sector. In the statement, the Committee should address the following- (1) The legal basis and justification for the formation of the Mining Police Unit. (2) How the roles played by the Mining Police Unit differ from those of the inspectors of mines under the Mining Act. (3) The number of cases handled by the Unit so far, including details on the quantity of illegally mined minerals recovered and the status of prosecution of the responsible individuals. (4) The measures in place to protect artisanal and small-scale miners from harassment by officers in the Mining Police Unit, including details on the reporting mechanism for such statement."},{"id":1613641,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1613641/?format=json","text_counter":60,"type":"heading","speaker_name":"","speaker_title":"","speaker":null,"content":"BASIS FOR CABINET DECISION TO DECLARE 14 MINERALS AS STRATEGIC"}]}