30 Jun 2020 in National Assembly:
Thank you, Hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker. I will try to be short and precise. I hope Hon. Kaluma can now contribute since this Motion is very interesting. It concerns many institutions and county governments. Hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker, I beg to move the following Motion: THAT, this House adopts the Report of the Committee on Delegated Legislation on its consideration of the Public Procurement and Asset Disposal Regulations, 2020 (Legal Notice No. 69 of 2020) laid on the Table of the House on Thursday, June 25, 2020 and, pursuant to the provisions of Section 180 of the Public Procurement and ...
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30 Jun 2020 in National Assembly:
tell you how the Committee on Delegated Legislation is very active in terms of meeting the requirements and also making sure that these regulations pass. In exercise of the powers conferred by Section 180 of the Public Procurement and Asset Disposal Act (No. 33 of 2015), the CS for the National Treasury and Planning, Hon. (Amb.) Ukur Yatani, published the Public Procurement and Asset Disposal Regulations, 2020 vide Legal Notice No.69 of 2020 on 22nd April 2020. It seeks to operationalise the Public Procurement and Asset Disposal Act, 2015 on the coordination of procurement and disposal procedures by procuring entities. ...
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30 Jun 2020 in National Assembly:
Part VII provides the basic procurement rules, including the standard tender documents and formats to be used in the procurement proceedings, registration of suppliers, invitation of procurement, opening and evaluation of tenders. This regulation will ensure transparency so that awarding of contracts is on the basis of merit and not people misusing the powers given to them. It also provides for post-qualification and notification of intention to enter into a contract. Part VIII provides for classified procurement methods and procedures including justification for the use of the classified description. Part IX provides for the methods of procurement of goods, works ...
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30 Jun 2020 in National Assembly:
procurement in county governments. They will be accountable so that they deliver value for money to Kenyans. Part XIII provides for inventory control, asset and stores management, distribution guidelines and the role of accounting officers in asset management. Part XIV provides for disposal of assets, disposal committee and procedure for disposal. Part XV provides for administrative review of procurement and disposal proceedings, hearing notice, panels, quorum and proceedings. Part XVI deals with offences and sanctions and imposes a maximum fine of Kshs4 million to a natural person contravening the regulations and a maximum of Kshs10 million for juristic person. This ...
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30 Jun 2020 in National Assembly:
Thank you, Hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker. As I said, these are very important regulations. This is the third set of regulations that has come to this House because of Article 115. Let me just be brief and say that the Committee examined the Procurement and Asset Disposal Regulations, 2020 and found that the scrutiny was undertaken following the publication in the Gazette. I will just be quick. The Regulations were published in the Gazette on 22nd April and submitted to the Clerk of the National Assembly on 30th April. In terms of the statutory instruments, it was okay. In terms ...
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30 Jun 2020 in National Assembly:
Finally, the Committee made a recommendation. Having examined the Public Procurement and Asset Disposal Regulations, 2020, against the Constitution, Interpretation and General Provisions Act, Public Procurement and Asset Disposal Act and the Statutory Instruments Act, the Committee recommends that the House approves the said statutory instrument in accordance with Section 180 of the Public Procurement and Asset Disposal Act (No.33 of 2015). The electronic version of the Official Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor.
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30 Jun 2020 in National Assembly:
Lastly, let me not leave the Floor without thanking the Members of the Committee on Delegated Legislation for their tireless efforts and contribution to these Regulations. I beg to move and request Hon. Wambugu Munene, the Member for Kirinyaga Central, to second the Motion.
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30 Jun 2020 in National Assembly:
Thank you, Hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker.
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30 Jun 2020 in National Assembly:
On a point of order, Hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker.
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30 Jun 2020 in National Assembly:
Hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker, I was listening to Hon. Nduati and I think he is misleading this House. If he can read, there is nowhere the Regulations oppress our people. In fact, these Regulations seek to help our people. And I was very clear when I was moving the Motion. Currently, what happens in the counties is a total mess. That is what we want to deal with. If we bring transparency and discipline in the county and national governments through these Regulations, our youth and women will have equal chance to do business and they will be paid. I ...
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