14 Jun 2016 in Senate:
(Sen. (Prof.) Kindiki): Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, I second. The Senate Deputy Majority Leader might be subject to party disciplinary processes for insubordination. 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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14 Jun 2016 in Senate:
On a point of order, Madam Temporary Speaker. I do not mean to interrupt my colleague, but it is not correct to say that there is no dispute resolution mechanism in this Bill. It is not in order for us to let the record reflect what Sen. (Prof.) Lesan has said. It is not in order for him to say that there is no section on the resolution of disputes when, in fact, Chapter 8 is dedicated to settlement of disputes relating to community land which has mediation and judicial process arbitration on this process. Sen. (Prof.) Lesan is out ...
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14 Jun 2016 in Senate:
(Sen. (Prof.) Kindiki): Madam Temporary Speaker, I wish to reply and thank all those who have contributed to this Motion. Given that we do not have adequate quorum for Division, I request that you direct that the putting of the question be differed to tomorrow in accordance with your powers under Standing Orders No. 54(3).
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14 Jun 2016 in Senate:
(Sen. (Prof.) Kindiki): Madam Temporary Speaker, I beg to move that the Land Laws (Amendment) Bill (National Assembly Bill No.55 of 2015) be read a second time. This Bill gives effect to aspects of the Constitution by aligning the existing land laws to the new Constitution. The land laws in question are three; the Land Act of 2012, the Land Registration Act of 2012 and the National Land Commission Act of 2012.This Bill is trying to bring a number of amendments that align these laws to the Constitution. I would like to highlight four things in terms of these amendments. ...
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14 Jun 2016 in Senate:
Madam Temporary Speaker, I beg to second this Bill and say the following three things: One, since the passing of the three land laws in 2012, there has been significant confusion among those of us who are practicing law and in conveyance. The confusion is emanating from the failure to draft the legislations with close referencing to the three Bills that were in place. Therefore, the instruments for transfer of property and the persons responsible for the transfer have caused significant confusion in the sector itself. That has in a big way affected investments in the country. When investors from ...
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14 Jun 2016 in Senate:
(Sen. (Prof.) Kindiki): Madam Temporary Speaker, I take this opportunity to thank colleague Senators for supporting this important Bill. Land is a critical resource. More importantly, it is a finite resource. It is limited. The land mass of Kenya will never expand unless we reclaim parts of the territorial sea like the Dutch have done in Holland. Therefore, considering that land is a finite resource, we must use it well. For it to be used well, the working relationship between the institutions concerned with the administration of land must be improved. It is in that connection that I am very ...
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14 Jun 2016 in Senate:
(Sen. (Prof.) Kindiki): On a point of order, Madam Temporary Speaker. In exercise of your powers under Standing Order No.39, for the convenience of the Senate, I do not know whether I am in order to request that – given that many of the Sponsors of the other Orders are not here – could you consider possibly interrupting the business of the House because I do not think we can transact any order successfully in the next two minutes.
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