26 Sep 2018 in Senate:
Finally, I implore the Government of Kenya, that in the spirit of what Eliud Kipchoge has done to brand this country; he has worked hard and ensured that he put the map of Kenya in the global stage as opposed to what Brand Kenya is doing, there is need to review the issue of taxation on our athletes. We also need to protect our athletes from the foreign managers who destroy their careers because of doping or ill advice.
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26 Sep 2018 in Senate:
We are proud but we equally condemn what is happening in Narok and other parts of the country. If any leader, at any given point incites the public, we challenge the National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC), the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) and the Directorate of Public Prosecutions (DPP) to move with speed, arrest them and ensure that they face the full force of the law. I challenge my Senate colleagues. Let us be agents of peace. The Bible says in Mathew 5:9 „Blessed are the peace makers because they shall be called the children of God.‟
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26 Sep 2018 in Senate:
I thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir.
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25 Sep 2018 in Senate:
Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. Before I read the Petition, I also want to join my colleagues as a good neighbor to welcome Senators to Uasin Gishu County. They are in The City of Champions and we, alongside Elgeyo-Marakwet are the source of champions. Secondly, I want to say that it is an honour to be in Uasin Gishu for the “Senate
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25 Sep 2018 in Senate:
”. I want to tell the critics; the naysayers; the prophets of doom, that the Senate is not going anywhere because it is the engine of devolution. Mr. Speaker, Sir, secondly, allow me to read the Petition to the Senate concerning the operations of Karebe Gold Mining Limited in Tinderet Sub County, Nandi County. I wish to draw the attention of the Senate to the following- (1) That, Karebe Gold Mining Limited is a British firm carrying out gold exploration mining and processing in Kenya and is currently ranked as the largest gold producer in the country with USD1 million ...
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25 Sep 2018 in Senate:
(9) It is worth noting that under the Mining Act, 2016, on mining rules and regulations, according to the community development agreement, they should get 1 per cent out of the Kshs1.2 billion that they generate every financial year. (10) That, we have made the best efforts to have these matters addressed by the relevant authorities all of which have failed to give satisfactory response to the people of Chemase; and, (11) That, none of these issues raised in this Petition is pending in any court of law, constitutional or any other legal body.
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25 Sep 2018 in Senate:
Wherefore, your humble petitioners pray that the Senate investigates this matter and makes appropriate recommendations thereon, with a view to- (a) ensuring that the rights of workers at the firm are respected, that the local community benefits from extraction of gold in their area and that if found culpable of breaches of law or other malpractices, action is taken against the directors of the firm; and, (b) Ensuring that appropriate regulations and guidelines are put in place, giving effect to the Mining Act, with regard to managing relations between extractive firms and local communities, including in decision-making on matters affecting ...
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25 Sep 2018 in Senate:
On a point of order, Mr. Speaker, Sir.
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