5 Aug 2014 in Senate:
Mr. Chairman, Sir, I really do agree on basically the issue of trying to control the management of finances in the counties but I have a problem because even at the national level, the setting of ceilings has never been a legal affair; it is something that is discussed as a matter of policy and agreed upon. In this case, I do not know whether the CRA or even us as the Committee on Finance, Commerce and Budget have met the county assemblies, discussed with them and agreed broadly on how we can move forward. According to Article 224 of ...
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5 Aug 2014 in Senate:
Thank you Mr. Chairman, Sir. I had actually not finished. Sen. (Dr.) Khalwale has actually indicated the section that deals with the recommendation by the CRA. I believe that a recommendation from that Commission goes to the county governments when it relates to county allocations. We are here to find the best way to do it. I am not sure whether any recommendation should be coming to the Senate or whether the Senate should empower the CRA to set ceilings and make it compulsory.
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5 Aug 2014 in Senate:
Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker. I will be brief. First of all, I would like to thank the Committee. All of us know that we did not get adequate funds to service the functions of counties. I believe that we agreed on that. The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposes only. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor, Senate.
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24 Jul 2014 in Senate:
Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I beg to lay the following Paper on the Table of the House. The Report of the Standing Committee on Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries on the Status of Food Security in Baringo County.
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24 Jul 2014 in Senate:
Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I beg to give notice of the following Motion:- THAT, this House adopts the Report of the Standing Committee on Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries on the Status of Food Security In Baringo County, laid on the Table of the House on Thursday, 24th July, 2014.
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22 Jul 2014 in Senate:
Mr. Speaker, Sir, mine is also reading Chinese.
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22 Jul 2014 in Senate:
Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I undertake to ensure that it will be responded to on Tuesday, next week.
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22 Jul 2014 in Senate:
Thank you, Madam Temporary Speaker. I also stand to support this Bill that seeks to set some order in financial management and budget control. This Senate should not be seen to be assuming the roles of other organs of Government. It should be The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposes only. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor, Senate.
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16 Jul 2014 in National Assembly:
Mr. Speaker, Sir, I also want to join in thanking the Deputy President and this Senate for this compassionate step. I want to agree that in order for this situation not to arise in future, the Government should just go ahead and waive all the fees for examinations. Also in accordance with the Constitution, these certificates contain vital information which should not be withheld.
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10 Jul 2014 in Senate:
Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I stand to respond to a Statement sought by the Senator for Kisii, Sen. Chris Obure, on 17th June, 2014, in respect to maize disease. In the Statement, the following were sought:- (a) Whether the Cabinet Secretary (CS) responsible for crop production and husbandry was aware of an outbreak of a disease which has severely affected maize production in the counties of Narok, Bomet, Kericho, Nyamira, Kisii and Migori in the last three or so planting seasons. (b) What urgent steps the Ministry has put in place to contain the threat. (c) Considering that maize ...
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