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• 8 Jun 2022 in Senate: Madam Temporary Speaker, I rise to support the first Statement that was raised by Sen. Cherargei on the welfare of the village elders. We all know that in the hierarchy of our village elders, there is a difference between village administrators and village elders. In my vernacular language they are known as “ abatureti”. These people play a key role in sharing very confidential information with security agencies on matters security. If we are facing a risk of cattle rustling from our neighbouring counties the people we rely on to tip-off the police are the village elders because they interact ... view
• 8 Jun 2022 in Senate: with this matter will propose a legislation that will put these village elders under some structure that is recognized and known in law so that they can get some allowance when they attend some of these meetings. You cannot leave them at the mercy of the chief; you cannot rely on a chief to pay you from his pocket. The chief and the DO do not have an allowance to pay these village elders. I support this Statement by Sen. Cherargei. I hope that the lucky Senators such as Sen. Poghisio, Sen. Wambua, Sen. Faki and Sen, Murkomen who are ... view
• 7 Jun 2022 in Senate: Thank you, Madam Deputy Speaker. I rise to give a Statement on the consideration by the National Assembly of the Statute Law (Miscellaneous Amendments) Bill (National Assembly Bills No.26 of 2022). I am issuing this Statement pursuant to Standing Order No.51 (1) (a) of the Senate Standing Orders. Madam Deputy Speaker, the Statute Law (Miscellaneous Amendments) Bill (National Assembly Bills No.26 of 2022), was published on 10th May, 2022. It was introduced in the National Assembly by way of First Reading on 26th May, 2022. The Bill was committed to various Committees to undertake public participation thereon, with that window ... view
• 7 Jun 2022 in Senate: Excellency the President for assent without the Bill being referred to the Senate for consideration. Surprisingly, the Bill was not subjected to the concurrence process under Articles 110(3) of the Constitution. Madam Deputy Speaker, while the Bill is coached as proposing minor amendments, which do not merit the publication of separate Bills, the Statute Law (Miscellaneous Amendments) Bill contains far-reaching proposals. If passed, they would greatly undermine the mandate and functions of the Senate and those of county governments. For example, the Bill seeks to vary the reporting mandate of commissions and independent offices from inter alia, Parliament and in ... view
• 7 Jun 2022 in Senate: That particular Article obligates the Senate to receive a report and ascertain whether independent commissions received budget that could effectively enable them to discharge the function of their offices. Article 254 (1) of our Constitutions provides that- “As soon as possible after the end of each financial year, each commission and each holder of an independent office shall submit a report to the President and Parliament.” Further, Article 254(2) states that: “At Any time, the President, the National Assembly or the Senate may require a commission or a holder of any independent office to submit a report on a particular ... view
• 7 Jun 2022 in Senate: We must speak with one voice to reject the attempt by the National Assembly to consider and pass these amendments at this time and without reference to the Senate. I call upon our Majority Leader and Minority leader to immediately get in touch with their counterparts in the National Assembly to ensure that this Bill is not proceeded with. The amendments contained in the said Bill are not urgent and can be considered substantively by the two Houses once Parliament is convened. You will notice that one of the proposed amendments at Page 821 is a proposal to amend the ... view
• 7 Jun 2022 in Senate: National Assembly can unilaterally make a determination on which Bill concerns the counties. Madam Deputy Speaker, this is a situation that puts the constitutional mandate of this House at risk. If the trend continues, the mandate of this House will be watered down to the level that we may be rendered irrelevant. It is a matter that should catch the attention of all us, and we must speak on how to address this matter with one voice. I thank you. view
• 12 May 2022 in Senate: On a point of order, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir. Sen. Farhiya, who is my good friend, is doing very well in welcoming our students from Kitui County. view
• 12 May 2022 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
• 12 May 2022 in Senate: However, I want to get guidance from you on whether she is using parliamentary language by saying that: “We are tired of these men we keep recycling”. view