29 Dec 2020 in Senate:
On a point of order, Mr. Speaker, Sir.
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29 Dec 2020 in Senate:
Mr. Speaker, Sir, even though we are on recess, I would like to know the status of the petition on the urgent matter of striking nurses. I request that you use your discretion to direct the Committee on Health to act expeditiously. As we also come to the close of the year, I request that you organize for us something to welcome the new year.
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21 Dec 2020 in Senate:
Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. For the first time in all instances, we agree with the National Assembly on the amendments they have brought. I agree with my colleagues that some of the amendments might have gone to the heart and soul of the initial Bill.
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21 Dec 2020 in Senate:
On the issue of introducing the new part of Section 24, I am happy to note that one of the functions of the Board is to re-look at the issue of taxes. You will remember that tea suffers as one of the biggest form of taxation, at around 42 per cent. Secondly, we have seen the issue of employing market strategy within the tea sector. Another aspect is about tea research because extension services within the tea community have not been very well elaborated. However, the tea research that has been put in place will further advise farmers on the ...
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21 Dec 2020 in Senate:
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21 Dec 2020 in Senate:
tea. On tea research, we agree that there is need to support tea farmers in terms of extension services. Mr. Speaker, Sir, the sugar sector has collapsed. You will remember that we had issues which also affected your county. Over five million Kenyans who depend on sugarcane are suffering. The maize sector is also suffering and these are issues that we can address. In the milk sector, we have already complained because one of the companies controls 40 per cent, and yet the Competition Authority of Kenya (CAK) has done nothing about it. I agree that this is the right ...
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17 Dec 2020 in Senate:
Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I would like to seek two clarifications. One, is from the governor. You gave us some documents on the issue of bursary. I did not see the status update of the investigations that you are talking about that some MCAs were being investigated by the DCI and EACC.
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17 Dec 2020 in Senate:
We just saw letters, which you told us had been written by the DCI and EACC on the misappropriation of bursary funds. Would you be kind enough to tell us if you can, how far, or is there any status update?
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17 Dec 2020 in Senate:
Secondly is to the county assembly on this allegation that has been made regarding diversion of bursary. In your role of oversight, did it come to the attention of the County Assembly?
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17 Dec 2020 in Senate:
Mr. Speaker, Sir, in line with what my colleagues have asked about service and notice to the governor to appear before the County Assembly pending this Motion, was the procedure followed? Were you aware that the governor tried to access the premises to be able to tell his side of the story as it appears by the principles of natural justice?
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