Farhiya Ali Haji

All parliamentary appearances

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• 28 May 2019 in Senate: Mr. Deputy Speaker, in my county, there was an incident where somebody talked about getting rid of a specific sub-clan from a specific region. That issue was even reported by the Nation Media Group on NTV, but nothing happened. If these people will be in that local branch, then this mama will have an opportunity to walk there and complain about the conduct of that individual. I am talking about politicians. As much as we are the representatives of the people, we must be very careful with what we say. This is because for us to be elected to a ... view
• 28 May 2019 in Senate: This Bill reminds me of a teacher who resonated with me very well. The late Deker Ibrahim; a great teacher. She stopped a conflict that was ongoing for five years by just mobilizing women. We, as individuals and leaders, can do small things that can influence the society in a major way, so that our people stop fighting each other. I am sorry because I get emotional when I talk about conflict. What do people gain when they propagate messages that causes conflict and death? That is the question I always ask myself. Clause 9 talks about constitution of the ... view
• 28 May 2019 in Senate: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, Clause 33 says: ―A person discriminates against another person by way of victimization if the person carries out an act that is injurious to the well-being and esteem of that person by treating that person less favourably than other persons on grounds that the person discriminated against intends to or has—" view
• 28 May 2019 in Senate: There are several issues addressed by this clause. Basically, there is a lot of thinking and research that went into this Bill unlike most other Bills. There is ethnicity in terms of constitution of public offices. Currently, it should not be more than 30 per cent of one ethnic group. I think that is even too high. It should be reduced to 20 per cent. One time, there was an issue that was brought to the Senate Committee on Delegated Legislation in terms of a regulation. There was a committee where all the nine members came from one ethnic group. ... view
• 28 May 2019 in Senate: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I think this issue needs to be addressed adequately. I am very happy that the Bill is addressing some of those issues. I thank you for giving me an opportunity. view
• 22 May 2019 in Senate: Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir, for giving me the opportunity to talk. I got worried when you said; „we will finally have Sen. (Prof.) Kamar‟. I join you in welcoming the MCAs who are Members of the Committee on Delegated Legislation. This committee is often misunderstood. Most county assemblies do not understand how it works. I congratulate the MCAs from Uasin Gishu County Assembly for coming to this House to get an understanding of the role of that committee. The information that they will get from here will help them to legislate appropriately and help the people of Uasin Gishu. ... view
• 16 May 2019 in Senate: Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I also wish to join you in welcoming students from Miathene Boys High School, Meru County. It has become normal for people to be evicted haphazardly in this country. People develop land using their retirement money just for the Government to evict them. Where was this Government when these people were building those houses? According to the Petition, those people have been paying land rates which means that the land belongs to them hence it is unfair for someone to evict them without compensation. People come to this House to seek justice. In the counties, ... view
• 16 May 2019 in Senate: the ‗super‘ Senator, I want him to understand the dynamics in those areas. Those people will never get justice from the county assembly because they, probably, do not have a Member of the County Assembly in the assembly. At the end of the day, nobody will take their issue to the next level. Therefore, they have every right to Petition this House. This House is impartial and it has representatives from 47 counties and nominated Senators who take care of special interests. The inequality within the counties is the reason as to why this House passed the County Wards Development ... view
• 16 May 2019 in Senate: Mr. Speaker, Sir, you know--- view
• 16 May 2019 in Senate: Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir, for protecting me. Land is an emotive issue in this country. Land being one of the economic resources, it is contentious. Unless there are laws and people who can protect others against losing their land--- That is the reason people felt that the Senate is the right place to come to. view