Johnson Arthur Sakaja

All parliamentary appearances

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• 5 May 2020 in Senate: respect to the basis for sharing of revenue. At this time, we have been waiting for the Third Generation Formula of revenue sharing since many of us feel that the second generation formula has been disfranchising our counties, especially counties that are populous. Mr. Speaker, Sir, before moving forward on this stage of this Bill, I want to ask that you rule on whether, despite the provisions of the Constitution and the fact that it is the same Committee that has sat on the formula for many months, we should proceed with this Bill. Mr. Speaker, Sir, I feel very ... view
• 5 May 2020 in Senate: On a point of order, Mr. Speaker, Sir, I am glad that my colleagues have been put on their toes and we are in agreement, majorly and again, as Sen. Kihika has said, this is with a lot of respect and high regard to the Chairman of this Committee. Fortunately, our Standing Orders give us a way out; in Standing Order No.32; Adjournment of the Senate: (1) A Senator may, at any time, for reasons stated, seek leave to move “That, the Senate do now adjourn”. Mr. Speaker, Sir, we can use this provision to adjourn debate on this Motion ... view
• 5 May 2020 in Senate: Mr. Speaker, Sir, if I heard right, Members of this Committee have said that the Committee has a Report. We are not asking for the CRA report. The Constitution is clear. Article 216 says that CRA recommends. The purpose of this Committee under Article 217 is to deliberate upon those recommendations by the CRA and do their report. This is because it is only the Senate that can determine the basis. In fact, without the CRA report, Sen. Olekina, for example, can write a formula and we will pass it. That mandate is ours. The Commission on Revenue Allocation (CRA) ... view
• 5 May 2020 in Senate: Mr. Speaker, Sir, if the Committee had actually tabled a report that is the property of the House, that is where our discussion starts. Everything else is just additional information. I yield completely. view
• 5 May 2020 in Senate: Thank you very much, Mr. Speaker Sir, for your very kind indulgence on this matter. I would like to request a Statement. Pursuant to Standing Order No.48 (1), I rise to seek a Statement from the chairperson of the Standing Committee on Lands, Environment and Natural Resources on the demolition of Houses that has left more than 5,000 residents of Kariobangi North Ward in Embakasi North Constituency homeless. This is an exercise that is totally inhuman, ill advised, and executed at the wrong time without even giving reasonable notice to the residents to vacate. It is sad to note that ... view
• 5 May 2020 in Senate: affected by these demolitions are the most vulnerable in our society and they deserve protection from the Government. Mr. Speaker Sir, in view of the above, I would like to request the Chairperson, in his response, to address the following:- (1) Give us a detailed report explaining the circumstances that have led to eviction of the residents of Kariobangi Sewerage Area in Kariobangi North Ward, because we know about the other demolitions that are being planned. (2) Give a report on all the land in Nairobi City County that is officially mapped as public land and road reserves and tell ... view
• 5 May 2020 in Senate: On a point of order, Mr. Speaker, Sir. Apart from the point of order on relevance, because I am talking about people who are homeless, every Senator in this House, whether on the majority or minority side, are supposed to oversight the Government. I do not know why Members of the minority side are cheering. We are also oversighting and nobody complains. This is not a House of complaints. It is a House of oversight. Whether you are in the Jubilee Party or the National Super Alliance (NASA), let us oversight the Government. view
• 5 May 2020 in Senate: Mr. Speaker, Sir, on a Point of Order. view
• 5 May 2020 in Senate: Mr. Speaker, Sir, it seems as if a certain spirit - I am not sure if it is holy - has descended upon Sen. (Dr.) Mwaura. For the record of the House, which is this place where he says he saw me? I have not attended any signing of any transfer unless he thinks I look like someone. In fact, one Member currently in the House is better placed to say who was in that function. I was not there. My sentiments on the transfer were made in this House and I The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report ... view
• 5 May 2020 in Senate: still stand by them. We are talking about the people of Nairobi County. May he substantiate or withdraw that allegation. view