Farhiya Ali Haji

All parliamentary appearances

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• 2 Dec 2021 in Senate: Following the long-listing of the applications, the Committee conducted a short- listing exercise. In shortlisting suitable candidates, the Committee gave due regard to the application criteria as set out in the advertisement as follows- (a) be a citizen of Kenya; (b) hold a degree from a university recognized in Kenya; (c) have at least five years‘ professional experience in a relevant field; and, (d) meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution. view
• 2 Dec 2021 in Senate: In accordance to the exercise, the Committee was keen to ensure that the recommended candidate met the statutory requirements for appointment and was suitable for appointment to the office. This indeed is expected to promote integrity in the office and uphold good governance. view
• 2 Dec 2021 in Senate: The requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution demand that those aspiring to hold public office must be beyond reproach in order to promote the good governance and observance of the rule of law in public institutions. The Committee, therefore, agreed that current clearances from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA), the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC), the Higher Education Loans Board (HELB), relevant professional bodies and any of the Credit Reference Bureaus (CRB) were an view
• 2 Dec 2021 in Senate: illustration of the candidate‘s adherence to the requirements of leadership and integrity as stipulated under Chapter Six of the Constitution. Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, in determining the five years professional experience in a relevant field, the Committee considered the functions of the Advisory Board as stated under Paragraph 8 of the Public Finance Management (Equalization Fund Administration) Regulations, 2021, as this has an implication on the suitability of the nominee to perform their duty. In that regard, the Committee considered experience in the fields of finance, management, economics, governance, project management and community development. Based on the criteria set and ... view
• 2 Dec 2021 in Senate: newspapers of 23rd November, 2021 in accordance with Senate Standing Order No.72 (c)(i). Vide the advertisement publishing the names of the shortlisted candidates, members of the public were invited to submit by memoranda any information of interest with respect to the suitability of any of the shortlisted applicants to serve as member of the Equalization Fund Advisory Board in accordance with Senate Standing Order No.72 (c)(ii). Further, upon shortlisting, the Committee in exercising due diligence wrote to the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA), the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC), the National Intelligence Service (NIS) and the Directorate of Criminal Intelligence (DCI) ... view
• 2 Dec 2021 in Senate: Further, the Committee thanks the offices of the Speaker and Clerk of the Senate for the support extended to the Committee in execution of its mandate. We acknowledge and appreciate Members of the Committee for their patience, sacrifice and commitment to public service, which enabled the Committee to complete the assigned task within the stipulated time. I also wish to thank the Secretariat of the Committee on Finance and Budget who have always been committed in terms of their performance, advice and legal know-how that always supports this Committee in terms of the report and its functions. Mr. Temporary Speaker, ... view
• 2 Dec 2021 in Senate: Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, I am concerned that people are imputing ill motives on their colleagues. I can assure you this man who was ranked highly by the Committee and got this job, the one, had no single person lobbying for him, let alone getting instruction from above. Let us respect each other. This candidate after the ranking of each Member of the Committee scored 63 and the next candidate scored 59. That was each Senator on the score sheet scoring independently. So let us not cast aspersions on colleagues when you do not even know what actually happened. If ... view
• 2 Dec 2021 in Senate: Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir, for allowing me to reply. I also wish to thank all the Hon. Members of this House who contributed to this debate and gave constructive improvements to the Bill. view
• 2 Dec 2021 in Senate: I also have a recommendation in terms of the membership of the board. There is only one person recommended from the Council of Governors and they deserve to have two. Therefore--- view
• 2 Dec 2021 in Senate: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I have my comments to bring. In the morning when we were debating about our health systems not matching Cuba, this is a capitalist environment because this is a capitalist country and not a socialist country. view