Cherarkey K Samson

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• 11 Jul 2019 in Senate: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I beg to give notice of the following Motion- THAT view
• 11 Jul 2019 in Senate: Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I commend Sen. Halake for this Statement. The Committee on Legal Affairs and Human Rights has visited various prisons. Therefore, I assure you and the House that in fullness of time, we will file our report. We will also review the National Police Service Act and the Police Act. We will ensure that when our prisoners are rehabilitated and re-integrated to the society, they go back to their life and continue to build the nation. We must re-look at the law and ensure that they have their rights. view
• 11 Jul 2019 in Senate: Thank you, Madam Temporary Speaker. I commend my colleague Chairperson – the distinguished nephew, Sen. Sakaja – for this wonderful Statement of the Committee. I have only two issues; one is on the issue of birth certificates, where we still have a very big problem. I do not know how the Ministry of Interior and Coordination of National Government --- The Chairperson should give us a serious pronouncement on how our people in the villages can access that vital document. Madam Temporary Speaker, a birth certificate is critical, especially for our parents and children who will be sitting for their ... view
• 11 Jul 2019 in Senate: Second and finally --- view
• 11 Jul 2019 in Senate: Madam Temporary Speaker, on the issue of birth certificates, I insist that it is so critical, and you will find people traveling far and wide and get tired in the process. We, therefore, need to make a resolution on how to assist our people to access this vital document in all our counties. Finally, Madam Temporary Speaker, I have seen that the Inspector-General (IG) of Police has reneged on his direction on road blocks. Road blocks are being used by The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be ... view
• 11 Jul 2019 in Senate: police to extort our boda boda and matatu operators. Therefore, the Chairperson of the Committee on National Security, Defence and Foreign Relations must give proper direction on why the IG, Mr. Hillary Mutyambai, is going back on his word of removing road blocks from our roads, yet we know that they are extortion rings that are being used by some rogue police officers. Thank you. view
• 11 Jul 2019 in Senate: Thank you Madam Speaker. I rise pursuant to Standing Order No.51(1)(b) to make a Statement on the activities of the Standing Committee on Justice, Legal Affairs and Human Rights for the period commencing 1st January to 30th June 2019. Madam Temporary Speaker, I will just highlight key areas in respect of the considered and tabled Reports of the following Bills: (i) The Impeachment Procedure Bill (Sen. Bills No. 15 of 2018) (ii) The Treaty Making and Ratification (Amendment) Bill (Sen. Bills No. 23 of 2018); although we have not been able to sit down with the Cabinet Secretary and discuss ... view
• 11 Jul 2019 in Senate: Our Committee takes its role on constitutional affairs very seriously. It is in this regard that the Committee is conducting an audit of the laws that had been passed by the National Assembly un-procedurally without the concurrence of the Speaker of the Senate with a view to institute legal proceedings to challenge whether their Bills are concerning counties and consequently the role of the Senate therein. Further, to determine the constitutionality of the Money Bill question versus whether Bills relating to money affect counties. Madam Temporary Speaker, regarding Statements pursuant to Standing Order No. 48(1)(2), two Statements were referred to ... view
• 11 Jul 2019 in Senate: Madam Temporary Speaker, on this aspect, we have noted with a lot of concern that the investigative agencies in the fight against corruption have unfettered support that will ensure that we put in place legislative measures. We also question the agencies that fight corruption. For example, the other day, the Director of Public Prosecution (DPP) and the Director of Criminal Investigation (DCI), in a meeting with foreign diplomats stated that they are likely to share the names of corruption suspects and issue travel advisories to those countries. Madam Temporary Speaker, in that spirit and that of presumption of innocence, we ... view
• 11 Jul 2019 in Senate: Firstly, it is conducting an inquiry into the state of prisons in Kenya. Thus far, the Committee has visited the Eldoret G.K. Prison, Industrial Area G.K. Prison, Shimo La Tewa G.K. Prison, G.K. Kwale Medium Prison and the Kilifi G.K. Prison. The Committee is scheduled to undertake a visit to the former Nyanza, Western and Central provinces this financial year. A report by the two Committees with subsequent amendments to the relevant roles shall be tabled. Secondly, the Committees are undertaking an inquiry into extra-judicial killings and forced disappearances across the country. The Committee seeks to- The electronic version of ... view