17 Nov 2021 in Senate:
I thank Sen. Mbito and the Committee on Health because they know those companies in this report. Tomorrow when we wake up, we want to hear and be treated to reports that directors of companies involved in suspect dealings in KEMSA during which time lives and money were lost, are being held to account.
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17 Nov 2021 in Senate:
Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, I remember the circus to which this country was treated to during the inquiry. That some people were just taking a leisurely walk around KEMSA and somebody called them and told them to apply for tenders. By close of that day, that person was given a tender of 340 million. Which country are we living in? What kind of hypothesis this is?
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17 Nov 2021 in Senate:
Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, it would be a shame to the top leadership of this country if people who own those companies are allowed to continue to operate in this country. Those companies should forthwith be blacklisted and the directors be held to account.
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17 Nov 2021 in Senate:
As I go towards concluding my remarks, one of the recommendations in that report and I do not know whether it has happened or it is still awaiting further direction, is that the medical supplies owned by KEMSA be released to counties to help in the fight against the Corona virus. We should not behave as though we are living in post Corona times. The virus is still with us.
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17 Nov 2021 in Senate:
Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, if there are supplies still being held in KEMSA which could aid in the fight against the pandemic, this House should give a firm direction that those supplies be released and be distributed to counties to help in the fight against the pandemic.
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17 Nov 2021 in Senate:
From the report, I did not see a Chief Administrative Secretary (CAS) appear before the Committee to give submissions on behalf of the Ministry. We have debated this on the Floor of this House that CASs should never appear before any Committee of the Senate unless they are accompanying Cabinet Secretaries or are carrying documents for them.
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17 Nov 2021 in Senate:
Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, CASs should not be interrogated by Senators on issues of oversight or on getting information from Ministries on matters that concern respective committees. In the interest of time, I make my submissions and I thank the Committee for the work they have done. Thank you, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir.
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16 Nov 2021 in Senate:
Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. On that matter raised by Sen. Olekina, you have given a partial ruling on it. It should not just be for purposes of these papers that have been laid today. I think a more reasoned decision and guidance from you would be important to this House, so that a decision is made on not only how to treat these papers that have been laid, but even future grants that will be given to county governments in relation to the oversight role of the Senate. That would be important, so that we are clear on whether ...
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16 Nov 2021 in Senate:
Mr. Speaker, Sir, the Committee on Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries is represented by the Vice-Chair. Mr. Speaker, Sir, with your permission, I rise pursuant to Standing Order No.51(1)(b) to make a Statement on the activities of the Senate Standing Committee on Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries for the period commencing 1st July to 12th November, 2021.
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16 Nov 2021 in Senate:
During the period under review, the committee had a total of 17 sittings. We considered four Bills, one Petition and five Statements. The committee also conducted public participation and held a report writing retreat. In respect of the Bills above mentioned, the following were considered-
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