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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18 Sep 2018 in Senate:
Mr. Speaker, Sir, we had lined up to contribute on a sensitive matter about the Pumwani saga. However, you did not give proper directions after the Division yet we wanted to share our thoughts on the way forward on the issue. With your indulgence, could you give us proper guidance because we cannot just overlook a serious and sensitive matter of that nature? Our counties cannot just be wished away. The Committee on Health, led by the Vice Chair, Sen. (Dr.) Ali, was supposed to The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposes only. A certified ...
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18 Sep 2018 in Senate:
Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. Welcome back. We had missed you. The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposes only. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor, Senate.
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18 Sep 2018 in Senate:
Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, secondly, I congratulate one of this country’s legend, Eliud Kipchoge, for setting the new world record and taking the famous
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18 Sep 2018 in Senate:
which is the “turbo charger”. He has so many accolades in the athletics world. We celebrate him. I saw Sen. Wetangula’s tweet that was trending the other day. I do not want to mention the reply but it was a source of pride for this country. I equally want to congratulate Amos Kipruto, Wilson Kipsang and our very own Gladys Cherono. We are proud of them and as a country, they are providing the country-- -. I know many people are having the wrong perception that Kenya will be auctioned soon. However, it is good that we have trailblazers in ...
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13 Sep 2018 in Senate:
Thank you, Madam Temporary Speaker. On behalf of Nandi County and many Kenyans of goodwill, I take this opportunity to pass our condolences to the family of the late Sharon Otieno and many people who have been brutally murdered. Finally, the Bible says in the book of John 10:10 that the devil came to steal, destroy and kill. It is unfortunate that our counties have now become rogue. I hope that our counties will not turn into dens of criminals and murderers. Therefore, I hope that necessary agencies will move with speed and ensure that the real perpetrators are arrested.
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