Cherarkey K Samson

All parliamentary appearances

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• 18 Apr 2023 in Senate: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I rise pursuant to Standing Order No.53(1) to seek a Statement from the Standing Committee on Trade, Industrialization and Tourism on the closure and reopening of China Square. In the Statement, the committee should: (1) Cause an investigation into the closure and later reopening of China Square along Thika Super Highway. (2) Table the report by the Anti-Counterfeit Authority (ACA) on the alleged counterfeit goods that were reportedly being sold at China Square. (3) Provide information supporting that China Square complied with all the Government requirements for foreigners to open and operate businesses in Kenya. (4) Provide ... view
• 18 Apr 2023 in Senate: Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir, for this opportunity to support the Division of Revenue Bill (National Assembly Bills No. 9 of 2023). As most of my colleagues have said, Article 96 is clear. Our unique role as the Senate is to protect devolution. I remember after Covid-19, almost two years ago, we had a push and pull on whether we allocate resources based on population or land mass. Those are conversations we had under Article 202 of the Constitution. We discussed the County Allocation of Revenue Bill and the Division of Revenue Bill at the Floor of the House. This ... view
• 18 Apr 2023 in Senate: The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposes only.A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor, Senate. view
• 18 Apr 2023 in Senate: The CRA recommended Kshs407 billion, the National Treasury recommended Kshs385 billion, and the COG recommended Kshs425 billion. I am surprised by my colleagues who say that we should stand with the truth and take a position. What is the position of the Senate? Kshs385 billion is a realistic figure. Mr. Speaker, Sir, in the first half year, the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) collected Kshs999 billion, but it fell short. The projection of collection is Kshs2.9 trillion. We cannot collect taxes when our brothers and sisters in the Minority side continue to call for demonstrations. It will mean disruption of business ... view
• 18 Apr 2023 in Senate: Mr. Speaker, Sir, number two, the fact that counties continue to misuse and abuse--- view
• 18 Apr 2023 in Senate: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I hope my time is frozen. view
• 18 Apr 2023 in Senate: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I hope that in future, Sen. Sifuna will advise his Azimio la Umoja-One Kenya Coalition Party leaders on how governments are formed, and we will not be having demonstrations daily. view
• 18 Apr 2023 in Senate: Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. On the issue of delayed disbursement of funds, Kshs385 billion is more than sufficient for the counties because there will be an addition of Kshs15 billion from Kshs370 billion. Counties are not offering services and now medical doctors are threatening to strike. I expected the Chairperson of the Committee on Health to comment on the Petition I brought on the UHC. In Nandi County, for example, Kapsabet County Referral Hospital has collapsed and no roads are being done. Governors are complaining that they are yet to receive Kshs29 billion. The biggest soft underbelly in our ... view
• 18 Apr 2023 in Senate: The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposes only.A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor, Senate. view
• 18 Apr 2023 in Senate: Investments and Special Funds Committee because of transparency and accountability issues. Therefore, Kshs385 billion is sufficient and realistic. We cannot achieve the KRA targets if we continue to disrupt and sabotage the economy, destroy businesses, and discourage investors. When people do not demonstrate as per Article 37of the Constitution and there are chaos and destruction of property, it hampers collection of revenue in the country. Mr. Speaker, Sir, finally, on the matter of Judiciary, I believe--- view