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• 22 Feb 2017 in National Assembly: the practice of making minor amendments that do not warrant the publication of separate Bills by consolidating them into one Bill. Therefore, that is what this Bill is trying to achieve. Let me start by saying that there are about nine or so pieces of legislation that are proposed for amendments. I want to start with the last one, which is the National Employment Authority Act, 2016. It is the National Assembly Bill No.3 of 2016. The Bill proposes to amend the said Act to expand the mandate of the Authority by making it inclusive to cater for all persons, ... view
• 22 Feb 2017 in National Assembly: them may have stayed for a long time out there. There is need for a social integration programme back into the society. Another very important proposal is the establishment of a workers welfare fund under Section 41 of this Bill. It is good to ensure that there is proper administration and management of a welfare fund. Again, as I had initially indicated, the Authority being proposed will have some legal framework where Kenyan emigrant workers, especially when they are in distress, can access legal services. It is like what happened in the US recently, with the introduction of new immigration ... view
• 22 Feb 2017 in National Assembly: section 19(w) and (x) is proposing to prescribe requirements for the licensing of milk dispensers and other dispensers of other dairy products, and also prescribe the manner of handling, storage, dispensing and general management of dairy produce. If you go down to section 20, there is a proposed punishment of a fine not exceeding Kshs3 million or a term of imprisonment not exceeding three years or both, if you contravene that section. Very important under that Dairy Industry Act is the new section 23A in the amendments, especially under Clause (2). Dairy management is a devolved function and so, we ... view
• 22 Feb 2017 in National Assembly: procedure for replacement of the occupant of that office, if in case the office falls vacant. The Chairperson of the Board or any other member has no leeway for tendering resignation in the current Act. Therefore, we propose that should the Chairperson or any other Board Member resign, the appointing authority – depending on who the appointing authority is for the specific category of the person who has resigned – is given a chance to replace the said person. Those are the few Acts of Parliament on which we have proposed amendments. I hope Members will make a contribution on ... view
• 21 Feb 2017 in National Assembly: Hon. Speaker, I beg to move that the SACCO Societies (Amendment) Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 26 of 2016) be now read a Second Time. I would like to bring to the attention of the House that this Bill was submitted by the Cabinet Secretary for National Treasury in line with the proposals announced in the current Budget of 2016/2017. Therefore, it is prudent that this House concludes this Bill before the end of the current financial year because it addresses some of the proposed reforms in the financial sector. Although the SACCO Societies Act of 2008 provides the regulation ... view
• 21 Feb 2017 in National Assembly: The amendment contained in Clause 2 inserts sections and New Clauses 27A and 27B into the Bill. It seeks to prescribe words that shall be used as part of the business name of a SACCO society licence to undertake deposit-taking business. These words include “Deposit- Taking SACCO” (DTS). That tells you that, that is a SACCO that is licensed to undertake deposit-taking and any of its derivatives. The proposed new clause and Sub-clause 3 proposes that all existing deposit-taking SACCO societies comply with the above mentioned requirement for change of business name within 12 months of the commencement of DTS. ... view
• 21 Feb 2017 in National Assembly: registered or incorporated SACCO society obtains a licence within one year of registration or incorporation. If a co-operative society fails to obtain its licence as prescribed, it shall stop using the words “deposit- taking”. That means it will invalidate the activities of the said SACCO and it will become an offence if they fail to comply. The amendment contained in Clause 3 is very important. I have an expert on SACCOs sitting next to me. I like it that he is listening and following very well. He will add value to this Bill. There is a New Clause 48A in ... view
• 21 Feb 2017 in National Assembly: “Before determining that a person is not suitable or proper to serve as a director or an officer of a SACCO society, the Authority shall give that person an opportunity to be heard”. Therefore, that person will not just be judged unheard. There will be an opportunity for that person to give his or her side of the story. Clause 4 of the new amendment in Section 50 proposes to give the Authority powers to prescribe the minimum standards on significant members of a SACCO society, including continuous professional development, courses, training and the certification necessary for one to serve ... view
• 21 Feb 2017 in National Assembly: I want to conclude and assure Members that the proposals in this Bill comply with the provisions of the Constitution and Standing Orders. The amendments proposed will immensely improve the operations and the regulations of SACCO societies within the country. That is what is required as part of the reforms in the financial sector. I beg to move and request the Leader of the Majority Party to second. view
• 21 Feb 2017 in National Assembly: Thank you, Hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker. For those four minutes, allow me to give three minutes and spend one minute. I will give one minute to Hon. Munuve, Hon. Manje and--- view