Abass Sheikh Mohamed

All parliamentary appearances

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• 2 Nov 2023 in Senate: I wish to start by expressing my sincere appreciation to all the Senators who rose to support this very important Motion. It is clear that this Motion was supported by both sides of the House. This is a clear statement of determination to empower our devolved units to grow economically and develop into sustainable and self-sufficient entities. As you are aware, urbanization is one of the powerful and irreversible forces in the world. Urbanization and economic growth are positively linked because of the essential role they play in a nation’s development towards a stronger and more stable economy. Cities, towns ... view
• 2 Nov 2023 in Senate: Lastly, I also wish to thank the stakeholders and citizens of Eldoret Municipality who appeared before the Committee and presented their submissions regarding the conferment of city status to the Municipality of Eldoret. The Governor of Uasin Gishu County and the committee that was formed for the conferment of the municipality has done a wonderful job and allowed us to see the beautiful city of champions. Viva to the people of Eldoret. Today, Eldoret will be conferred a city status. Madam Temporary Speaker, having said that, looking around the House, I believe there are not enough Delegates for division. Therefore, ... view
• 2 Nov 2023 in Senate: Lastly, I also wish to thank the stakeholders and citizens of Eldoret Municipality who appeared before the Committee and presented their submissions regarding the conferment of city status to the Municipality of Eldoret. The Governor of Uasin Gishu County and the committee that was formed for the conferment of the municipality has done a wonderful job and allowed us to see the beautiful city of champions. Viva to the people of Eldoret. Today, Eldoret will be conferred a city status. Madam Temporary Speaker, having said that, looking around the House, I believe there are not enough Delegates for division. Therefore, ... view
• 1 Nov 2023 in Senate: Yes, Mr. Speaker, Sir. view
• 1 Nov 2023 in Senate: Yes, Mr. Speaker, Sir. view
• 1 Nov 2023 in Senate: 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 the alleged grabbing of public land in Marsabit Town, Saku Constituency, and the Harry Thuku Forest in Marsabit County. In the Statement, the Committee should- (1) Provide the total acreage of public land in Marsabit County, specifying the location and size of each parcel of land. (2) Investigate allegations of unauthorised occupation, encroachment and land grabbing in Marsabit County, particularly in Marsabit Town, Saku Constituency and Harry Thuku Forest, disclosing the individuals or entities responsible ... view
• 1 Nov 2023 in Senate: 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 the alleged grabbing of public land in Marsabit Town, Saku Constituency, and the Harry Thuku Forest in Marsabit County. In the Statement, the Committee should- (1) Provide the total acreage of public land in Marsabit County, specifying the location and size of each parcel of land. (2) Investigate allegations of unauthorised occupation, encroachment and land grabbing in Marsabit County, particularly in Marsabit Town, Saku Constituency and Harry Thuku Forest, disclosing the individuals or entities responsible ... view
• 31 Oct 2023 in Senate: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I beg to lay the following Petition report on the Table of the Senate today, 31st October, 2023- Report of the Standing Committee on Devolution and Inter-Governmental Relations, a Petition to the Senate by Julius Wairiuko Wanjohi concerning the lack of implementation of the absorption of contracted instructors under the Economic Stimulus Programme (ESP) by the County Government of Nyeri. On 11th May, 2023, the Senate received a Petition from Mr. Julius Wairiuko Wanjohi concerning the lack of implementation of a resolution to absorb the contracted instructors under the Economic Stimulus Programme (ESP) by the County Government ... view
• 31 Oct 2023 in Senate: The Petition was presented in the Senate on Wednesday, 24th May, 2023 by the Deputy Speaker, Sen. Kathuri, MP, pursuant to Standing Order No. 232 (1) (a) of the Senate Standing Orders. Consequently, the Petition stood committed to the Committee pursuant to Standing Order No. 238 (1) of the Senate Standing Orders. Mr. Speaker, Sir, the issues raised in the Petition were that in July 1989, the Petitioner was employed by the then--- view
• 31 Oct 2023 in Senate: The petitioner was employed by the Ministry of Education as a Carpentry Instructor II and posted to Kiaguthu Youth Polytechnic in Nyeri County. Following the promulgation of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 and the advent of devolution, the Youth Polytechnic Training function was subsequently transferred to the county governments pursuant to the Fourth Schedule of the Constitution of Kenya 2010. As a result, all the staff who were in the counties and performing devolved functions were deemed seconded to continue providing services. In addition, on 2nd December, 2014, a consultative meeting was held between the Ministry of Devolution and Planning, ... view