Cherarkey K Samson

All parliamentary appearances

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• 4 Jul 2019 in Senate: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I am not ashamed to say that the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) inefficiently deals with the matters. We know what has happened on a number of occasions, including today. I propose that this House, in the next 14 days, issue summons to the CS for Interior and Coordination of National Government, the Inspector-General of Police, Mr. Hillary Mutyambai, and the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), Mr. Noordin Haji to:- (1) Explain the Government policy on the attachment of security details to its leaders and its recent action in that regard. (2) Explain to the House ... view
• 3 Jul 2019 in Senate: Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, for this opportunity. I have heard my colleague Senators speak with passion this afternoon on the Statements that were made by the Chairman of the Committee on Finance and Budget and also the Senate Majority Leader. It is very important that people understand that the National Assembly and the Senate were a creation of the Constitution. Therefore, the validity, presence or creation followed a process. It is unfortunate that the National Assembly, which has its own structures, including a Legal Department, would not advise their leadership, so that they make informed decisions. When you ... view
• 3 Jul 2019 in Senate: Kshs314 billion. When the CARA and the Senate had made a position that we give counties Kshs335 billion, they decided that since the baseline was Kshs314 billion, they add Kshs2 billion. Most of the departments within the national Government were given more than Kshs10 billion. The Senate was gracious enough and decided to bring it down to around Kshs327 billion, but they have refused. Therefore, in short, they are undermining devolution. I tell our colleagues, with all due respect, that the money they allocate does not go to the pockets of Senators. It goes to mashinani, for example, Tharaka-Nithi County, ... view
• 3 Jul 2019 in Senate: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, this is the reason we are having so many claw-back clauses by the enemies of devolution who have conspired. They have realised that they have a friend in killing devolution. That is why there are many claw-back clauses that are assented to by the President. The advisors of the President have slept on their duty, and are not advising him. The classical example is the recent Appropriation Bill that was signed into an Act without allocation of resources to the counties. Why are we reducing counties to beggars, yet it is their constitutional right that they ... view
• 3 Jul 2019 in Senate: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I have heard some tired argument by some Government entities, agencies and Cabinet Secretaries (CSs) who argue that what they are doing does not imply anything to the counties. An example is the issue of security. If there is no security in Tana River County, how will devolution work? The CSs should be told that anything that is done nationally has direct implication to the functioning of the counties. For example, if Nairobi is insecure, devolution will not work. view
• 3 Jul 2019 in Senate: Some of the CSs have refused to appear in my Committee. For example, the Cabinet Secretary in charge of Foreign Affairs and International Trade, Madam Monica Juma, has said that the issue of treaties and relationship between countries does not affect counties. So, you wonder where counties are. view
• 3 Jul 2019 in Senate: I have been quoted elsewhere saying that in future, we will strongly advise the counties to disobey any laws that have been passed without the concurrence of the Senate. If you say it does not affect counties, why should you force the counties to follow the same laws that do not concern them? The protector of the counties is the Senate. view
• 3 Jul 2019 in Senate: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I personally invited you to come to Villa Rosa Kempinski to look at the draft proposal that you generated while you were the Senate Majority Leader. You are making tremendous progress in leadership. In the last Parliament, you were the Senate Majority Leader; you are now the Deputy Speaker, and God’s know the future is luminous. view
• 3 Jul 2019 in Senate: The draft of 2015 was on constitutional review. The Senate seeks to be the upper House with the veto power to check and condemn some issues. You had advised us not to question. However, I have seen that they are discussing the handbags that women carry to the Chamber. It means they are idle in their business. Therefore, as the referendum comes, we must take a position as the Senate. The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor, Senate. view
• 3 Jul 2019 in Senate: Finally, I assure the House on the issue of moving to court. I will bring a proper Statement on Tuesday next week. We are ready to rock and roll on this issue. We are headed to court. I would like to tell my colleagues that this is the right time. If they are fainthearted or have blood pressure issues, they should keep off and watch the television or Viusasa because we are headed to the real battle. As we move on to court, my colleagues should know that what we are doing is not for our benefit, as Senators, but ... view