Cherarkey K Samson

All parliamentary appearances

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• 8 Nov 2018 in Senate: We have wildlife in a place called King‟wal. There is an animal called Sitatunga that is found around Kimondi River in Chesumei sub-county. Some young men picked a horn that belongs to that rare species. The Government acted so fast; they were arrested, taken to court, charged and fined. However, when an ordinary mwananchi is attacked by a snake or any other wildlife, compensation in terms of medical bills and provision for burial arrangements does not happen. Therefore, this does not only happen in Taita- Taveta. The reason this is happening is because we are more concerned with the benefits ... view
• 8 Nov 2018 in Senate: We are aware that wildlife is critical and the heritage of this country. We know that tourism brings a lot of revenue to this country. In fact, when we were visiting the United Kingdom (UK) the other day, we saw the Government working through Brand Kenya to increase the influx of tourists. I know that it is in the interest of the Government to protect wildlife, but we should not apply double standards. It is sad that when someone is killed by a wild animal, they are paid a mere Kshs5 million. Again, the process of getting that money, as ... view
• 8 Nov 2018 in Senate: We also have the issue of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). As the Senate we must think of how we can ensure that some of the organizations to do CSR. People do not need to make noise for them to engaging in CSR. We do not need to fight, go to court or send petitions for organizations to do CSR. We need to tell the people who are concerned that they need to engage in CSR. We have had so many challenges in the mining sector. Where I come from, there is a place called Karebe where they mine gold. We ... view
• 18 Oct 2018 in Senate: Madam Temporary Speaker, thank you for this opportunity. I rise to second this very important Motion. There are about 12,000 former councillors in this Republic who served between 1963 and 2012 when we transited to the devolved form of governance. I am aware of some county governments which have started the process of paying off the former councillors. Madam Temporary Speaker, many people forget that former councillors played a critical role in the society. Even before Independence there were many local native councils. I think Kenya inherited the local government system in 1963. From that time to 2013 we have ... view
• 18 Oct 2018 in Senate: Madam Temporary Speaker, you have to appreciate that in 1963 Uasin Gishu County, where you come from, was called Sirikwa County Council. The people who ensured that service delivery was closer to the people were the former councillors. Therefore, devolution started a long time ago. They used to play very critical functions such as in education, healthcare and roads. These are functions that have been devolved under the Fourth Schedule of the Constitution. Those who grew up in the villages know that many roads were done by county councils. I know that the Senator for Kisumu County, Senator for Nairobi ... view
• 18 Oct 2018 in 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
• 18 Oct 2018 in Senate: through corruption. Why do we not fight corruption and get the money to pay the former councillors, most of who are suffering? During the transition that was done through the Transition Authority (TA), functions were transferred from the defunct municipal councils. Workers were also seconded from the national Government to county governments. We need to relook at that and ensure that our former councillors are paid. view
• 18 Oct 2018 in Senate: Madam Temporary Speaker, most former councillors or grassroots leaders have families that they cannot sustain. Some of them live in deplorable conditions. Leadership is a God-ordained role that should be protected. For example, you have served as a Member of Parliament for Eldoret East and a Cabinet Minister. Sen. Irungu was the Chair of Murang’a County Council and Member of the National Assembly. We pray that he becomes the Governor for Murang’a County. Those who have served their second term as Members of Parliament are well taken care of. As I speak, the forum called Former Elected Members of Parliament ... view
• 18 Oct 2018 in Senate: Even as we take care of Members of Parliament and other former elected leaders, we must also include councillors. Most of them cannot even educate their children. Some of them are old and sickly. Their families have crumbled because they gave it all. view
• 18 Oct 2018 in Senate: Thank you, Madam Temporary Speaker--- view