Abass Sheikh Mohamed

All parliamentary appearances

Entries 271 to 280 of 416.

• 26 Jul 2023 in Senate: As you are aware, we have just changed. In the 12th Parliament, the Cabinet Secretaries were not coming. The Executive was not there. It is the same Executive that felt that the Ministers must appear in the Houses, so that at least Kenyans will be informed on what is going on in development and whatever is taking place. view
• 26 Jul 2023 in Senate: It is very unfortunate that Ministers are evading both Houses, especially the Senate. One thing to note is that this is a House that is able to impeach even the President and the Governors. I know Cabinet Secretaries go to the National Assembly just because that is where they make their budgets. They believe that if you do not attend there, maybe they will not be able to get approval of their budgets. view
• 26 Jul 2023 in Senate: It is very unfortunate that Cabinet Secretaries are evading the Houses, but that should not be the case. Both Houses need to consult regarding this matter. This is actually a suggestion that came from the Executive. Therefore, heavy penalties should be imposed on them for failing to answer their respective questions. Questions belong to the public. The same public that we represent and serve, including them. There is no reason for them to avoid coming to this House to answer to the public. view
• 26 Jul 2023 in Senate: I urge my colleagues that we must take action that is appropriate to ensure that these Cabinet Secretaries attend the House when they are summoned. Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. view
• 25 Jul 2023 in Senate: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I wish to present to the Senate the activities of the Standing Committee on Devolution and Intergovernmental Relations for the period, 1st April to 30th June, 2023, pursuant to Standing Order No.56. 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 Services,Senate. view
• 25 Jul 2023 in Senate: Hon. Speaker, I rise pursuant to Standing Order No. 56(1)(b), I make a Statement on the activities of Standing Committee. During the reporting period, the Committee has carried out various activities pertaining to its mandates. As a snapshot, the Committee has transacted the following legislative business- (a) The Committee considered and tabled its report on the County Budget Bills (Senate Bill No. 3 of 2023). The Bill is at Second Reading stage in the Senate. (b) The Committee considered three legislative proposals, which were referred to for pre-publication and scrutiny. (c) The Committee considered nine Statements, which were sought from ... view
• 25 Jul 2023 in Senate: On this matter, the Committee has strongly supported the MCAs and their clamour for better remuneration and enhanced benefits. The Committee learnt from KRA that the 30 per cent tax levied on reimbursement paid to MCAs is a subject of court proceedings and consequently could not be discussed in line with the subsidies rules. Nevertheless, the SRC undertook to carry out public participation on the proposed changes to the renumeration of MCAs, and to report within 21 days. In addition, concerning the closure of county assemblies, the MCAs in the presence of the media, undertook to resume their duties and ... view
• 25 Jul 2023 in Senate: my Members. We always had quorum. Therefore, I thank all the Members for the support. Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. view
• 18 Jul 2023 in Senate: Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I want to support the Statement by Sen. Chute of Marsabit. As you are aware, they are issuing money for all the contracted works. It is 10 per cent of the initial price. However, this money is supposed to be retained for only one year at most. Mr. Speaker, Sir, the purpose of this money in any business is actually for cases where work is not well done; either the work is shoddy or it is not completed. However, this money is never paid to any of the contractors. It sits for many years in ... view
• 14 Jun 2023 in Senate: Mr. Speaker, Sir, sijamaliza. There is something missing here. view