Farhiya Ali Haji

All parliamentary appearances

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• 2 Apr 2019 in Senate: Mr. Speaker, Sir, thank you for allowing me to contribute to this Statement. Bute Dam is one of the most fertile parts of Wajir County. If this dam is completed, many people will benefit in terms of agriculture. Seasonal agriculture is practiced there, but if there is enough water collection once that dam is completed, then many people will practice farming for longer periods and that will improve the livelihoods of the people in that county. Given that Bute Dam does not have permanent water sources other than when it rains, the mega dam will give it enough water not ... view
• 2 Apr 2019 in Senate: Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, for allowing me to support this Motion. Given the credentials presented, I support the nomination of the new IG with caution though. Article 245(4) of the Constitution states – “The Cabinet secretary responsible for police services may lawfully give a direction to the Inspector-General with respect to any matter of policy for the National Police Service, but no person may give a direction to the Inspector-General with respect to— ( a ) the investigation of any particular offence or offences; ( b ) the enforcement of the law against any particular person or persons; ... view
• 2 Apr 2019 in Senate: In addition, the National Police Force was changed to the National Police Service. Kenyans anticipated that the attitude of the police would change. Article 246 of the Constitution creates the National Police Service Commission. Among others, the Commission consists of a person who is qualified to be appointed as a High Court Judge, two retired senior police officers; and three persons of integrity who have served the public with distinction and the Inspector-General of the National Police Service. view
• 2 Apr 2019 in Senate: Kenyans voted for the new Constitution overwhelmingly in 2010. They did not want an IG who is forceful. They desired a police service that will give services and at the same time ensure that the law is enforced in a friendlier manner. It is now nine years 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
• 2 Apr 2019 in Senate: since the Constitution was promulgated and yet we have not seen change of attitude by the police. view
• 2 Apr 2019 in Senate: Given his capacity, and the fact that the nominee for the position of IG rose through the ranks very fast because of knowledge – he even joined the forces when he was so qualified – we want him to be at the level where Kenyans want him to be. He should be independent. He should also ensure that his power is exercised with respect to law and order. That is what the Constitution demands of him. He should balance the powers that have been given to him under the Constitution. He should balance between power and responsibility to the people ... view
• 2 Apr 2019 in Senate: The Senator for Nairobi City County talked about extra judicial killings of the youth in Nairobi. I come from a County where extra judicial killing has been carried out in the name of fighting the shifta ; and has moved from this to terrorism. From the Dusit Attack, we have witnessed that terrorism has roped in other ethnic groups. The Somali community and predominantly the Muslim community have been targeted. Last year, many people were killed in Wajir East at the border – after the attack in Garissa where two teachers and their spouses were killed, what followed were extra ... view
• 2 Apr 2019 in Senate: Also, people are picked up from Eastleigh and they disappear. Sometimes they are taken to a police cell and nobody knows where they are taken afterwards. After that, nobody even knows whether they are dead or alive. In the community where I come from, these extra judicial killings have been there under different excuses. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, there is also the issue of corruption. Every other year, when there is a survey in terms of corruption perception index, the police appear, among others, at the top. If they are at the top, how do we expect corruption to end? ... view
• 2 Apr 2019 in Senate: Okay, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. Talking of the same thing year in year out in this House does not make this country better. If we do not address the issue of corruption, history will judge this House and those in authority harshly. The next perception report before Mr. Mutyambai’s tenure expires should state that the police force is free from corruption. Otherwise, this country will lag behind in terms of development as compared to other countries. This country has highly skilled people and our education is ranked highly compared to that of our neighbours. However, our neighbours will surpass us ... view
• 28 Mar 2019 in Senate: Thank you, Madam Temporary Speaker, for giving me this opportunity to support and also to request the House to pass a resolution to support this Report. Madam Temporary Speaker, the initial estimates given by the Commission on Revenue Allocation (CRA) in terms of governors’ residences was Kshs267,980,000. When we enquired why such high figures, we were told they were thinking of the same status as that of State House. Honestly, how can a governor have a residence that is equivalent to State House? Madam Temporary Speaker, in 2010, Kenyans voted overwhelming for the current Constitution with the hope that services ... view