Cleophas Wakhungu Malalah

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• 13 Nov 2019 in Senate: I rise pursuant to Standing Order 48 (1) to seek a Statement from the Standing Committee on Labour and Social Welfare concerning dismissal of workers at the Mumias Sugar Company. In the Statement, the Committee should - (1) Explain the circumstances that led to the dismissal of all workers at the Mumias Sugar Company and clarify whether it was carried out in compliance with existing labour laws. (2) Explain the reasons advanced by the Receiver Manager at the company for the subsequent hiring of staff on contract. (3) Indicate whether the dismissed workers were paid all their dues. (4) Outline ... view
• 13 Nov 2019 in Senate: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I am satisfied. I have a lot of confidence in the Committee led by Sen. Sakaja. I encourage the Committee--- view
• 13 Nov 2019 in Senate: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, it is on both. I encourage him to expedite the process because these workers are suffering. The company used to house them, but now that they have been dismissed from work, there is a plan to eject them from their houses. I think you should give a ruling even on the timeline for the Committee to ensure that it is done immediately before we break for our long recess. This will ensure that we focus on helping the workers of Mumias Sugar Company. As Sen. Wetangula has clearly put it, Mumias Sugar Company has been a ... view
• 13 Nov 2019 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
• 13 Nov 2019 in Senate: ensuring that the workers and all the stakeholders who are interested in the revival of the company are taken care of. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, lastly, the law of natural justice states that if a receivership manager takes over a company, he takes over all the assets plus the liabilities. If the receiving manager took over the assets of Mumias Sugar Company including the nucleus, the ethanol plant and many other assets, it is important for him as well to take over the liabilities, which are not limited to the salary arrears of these workers. It is important even as ... view
• 13 Nov 2019 in Senate: I am willing to be informed. view
• 6 Nov 2019 in Senate: Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I want to join my colleagues in welcoming the Members from Vihiga County Assembly. As the Senate Deputy Minority Leader, I want to take this opportunity to welcome you to the Senate and also tell you that county assemblies are platforms that nurture leadership. I am a product of the county assembly, not only as a Senator, but also in the leadership of Senate. This is my INEOS 1:59. Secondly, I want also to take this opportunity tell the MCAs from Vihiga County that they have a wonderful Senator. He has been my mentor when ... view
• 6 Nov 2019 in Senate: He has a lot of prowess in Standing Orders. In fact, I refer to him as ‘walking Standing Orders’ because he guides me always when I go astray. You have a very able Senator. Lastly, I would like to urge the MCAs together with the Senators to remain focused on the issue of protecting the interest of devolution. Devolution is now at risk because many people are fighting it. It is our sole responsibility as leaders to ensure that we remain at the forefront to cushion its interest. Recently, we saw the National Assembly try to arm-twist us to accept ... view
• 6 Nov 2019 in Senate: Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. In my valedictory remarks, because I do not want to delve deep into this matter, I want to remind my good neighbour from Nandi that the membership of BBI was gazetted and the terms of reference are very clear. They include and not limited to inclusivity, equal distribution of resources, corruption, which you are a friend to and--- view
• 6 Nov 2019 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