Farhiya Ali Haji

All parliamentary appearances

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• 6 Apr 2022 in Senate: On a point of order, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir. I want to remind our senior counsel that when he puts blame on Jubilee Government, let him know that his co-principal is the Deputy President of the country. I just wanted to remind him of that. view
• 6 Apr 2022 in Senate: Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, I would like the senior counsel to listen to me because I also want to comment. I find it a bit strange that somebody would want to take the perks and benefits that come with a position but they do not want to take the responsibility that comes with it. Every time somebody says that the Jubilee Government has done this or that--- I know my President has done a good job for this country. When people blame him, the same people should take responsibility to be part of that blame. Otherwise, if someone does not ... view
• 6 Apr 2022 in Senate: Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, I beg to move the following Motion: THAT, pursuant to Standing Order 159, the amendment of the National Assembly to the Mental Health (Amendment) Bill (senate Bills No.28 of 2020) be now considered. Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, I thank the National Assembly for dispensing with this critical matter. I understand that the Senate Committee on Health is okay with the amendments brought by the National Assembly. The Committee has already considered this matter and tabled their report on this matter. I commend them for doing a good job. I want this House to consider voting for ... view
• 6 Apr 2022 in Senate: Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir. I move and ask Sen. Kasanga to second. view
• 6 Apr 2022 in Senate: Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, I beg to reply. First and foremost, I wish to thank Sen. Kasanga for not only moving and sponsoring this Bill, but also following up diligently through to the National Assembly and ensuring that this Bill comes back quickly with amendments. That is a very difficult process for most of the Senators. I congratulate the National Assembly for having good amendments that are acceptable to the Senate. view
• 6 Apr 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
• 6 Apr 2022 in Senate: I thank Sen. (Dr.) Musuruve for contributing to the Bill. She gave her views so passionately in terms of people who are living with mental issues. I thank Sen. Olekina for supporting the Bill, Senior Counsel, Sen. Omogeni, for discussing how people who are giving drugs to minors should be punished with a life sentence. Sen. Wetangula pointed out the fact that there are so many people with mental illness in this country. Sen. Seneta articulated the facts that there needs to be more diagnostic centers for mental health. I thank the National Assembly for prioritising this Bill. We are ... view
• 6 Apr 2022 in Senate: Thank you, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir. I beg to move that The Sugar Bill (National Assembly Bills No.68 of 2019) be now read a Second Time. view
• 6 Apr 2022 in Senate: The Bill was published on 2nd October, 2019, passed by the National Assembly and referred to Senate on 29th November, 2021.The principal object of this Bill is to reinstate the Sugar Act, which was repealed through the enactment of The Crops Act of 2013. The enactment of the Bill shall restore the roles of the Kenya Sugar Board currently granted to the Sugar Directorate of the Agriculture and Food Authority, established under The Agriculture and Food Authority Act, 2013. view
• 6 Apr 2022 in Senate: As Hon. Senators are aware, the sugar sector is one of the most important agricultural sectors in Western, Nyanza and Coastal provinces. The status and importance of sugar as a source of livelihood and viable economic concern has been under threat from the various changes and factors in the sugar industry and the country as a whole. Since 2013, ineffective stewardship of the sugar industry by the Agriculture and Food Authority (AFA) has contributed to a number of problems. view