Johnson Arthur Sakaja

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• 18 Nov 2021 in Senate: Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, I congratulate the Committee of Information, Communication and Technology led by Sen. Moi, one of our principals in the One Kenya Alliance (OKA). I thank the other principal, Sen. Wetangula, for his comments. I would like to mention just two things that are really critical. I am glad that Sen. Moi is here and that he is listening. He has spoken about two areas that we need to conclude and sort out as a House. The first one is the issue of digital hailing applications. This is a matter that we have tried to deal with ... view
• 18 Nov 2021 in Senate: When you pay that digital taxi driver, 25 per cent of the pay immediately goes to Nertherlands to Uber BV. The cost of Uber from here to Lavington or Kayole costs around Kshs300. The reason we had a lot of accidents during the COVID-19 curfew is that those Uber drivers had to drive for 18 hours a day to make sense of what they are being paid. The first thing we said on the regulations - I wish the chairperson of the Committee on Delegated Legislation was here - the commission that goes to these companies cannot be 25 percent. ... view
• 18 Nov 2021 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
• 18 Nov 2021 in Senate: or per minute because they rest at the bottom. So you might enjoy paying a low rate but that Uber driver is suffering. In fact, in January 2021, over 4,000 Uber cars were auctioned. I hope everyone listens because whether it is bottom up we are talking about or Kshs6,000, these young people who are out there, cannot afford the maintenance costs of the Uber taxis. All those people who went to buy those Ubers at the auction, were taking them back to a vicious cycle. If you take an Uber in Washington DC or in New York in the ... view
• 18 Nov 2021 in Senate: Yes, I am wiling. view
• 18 Nov 2021 in Senate: On a point of order, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir. I am shocked. Is it in order for my good friend Sen. Olekina to almost discourage media houses from sorting out their obligations to our young musicians and artists? It is important to read reports because when they appeared before the Committee, they accepted that they owe our musicians - including from your county – money. There is what we call the Blank Media Levy and what they pay to the Collective Management Organizations (CMOs). I am not only talking about Skiza which is from Safaricom Limited. I am talking about ... view
• 18 Nov 2021 in Senate: Mr. Temporary Speaker Sir. The matter of imputing improper motive is not a matter of conjecture. It is in the Standing Orders. You cannot say that a Senator or a colleague is trying to play to the gallery. We are speaking about the law. Section 46(a) of the Copyright Act sets tariffs that must be met by all broadcasters and if they do not, they forfeit the license. It is not something we have come up with in the Committee of Labour and Social Welfare. Let us be guided by the laws that exist. The Copyright Right Act Section 46(a). ... view
• 18 Nov 2021 in Senate: Yes. Wacha niongee Kizungu cha Bushiangala . view
• 18 Nov 2021 in Senate: Thank you for your indulgence, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir. I rise pursuant to Standing Order No.47(1) to make a Statement on an issue of general topical concern regarding the operations of the Intelligence and Strategic Operations (ISO) Department of the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA). The KRA leverages on the immense potential of intelligence gathering and analysis, among other strategies, to combat tax evasion and other tax related crimes. The intelligence management function of ISO has been key in the collection of information relating to tax evasion, cybercrime and corruption. This has continued to enhance the institution’s capacity to penetrate and ... view
• 18 Nov 2021 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