19 Aug 2024 in Senate:
On a point of order, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir.
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19 Aug 2024 in Senate:
It is under Standing Order No.105. Did I hear the Senator for Kakamega say that he is not standing the lies? What evidence does he have to adduce to this House that what we are listening to are lies? Can he provide and table in the House?
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1 Aug 2024 in Senate:
Thank you very much, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. I rise to support the Land (Amendment) Bill (National Assembly Bills No.40 of 2022) to ensure that all public land and utilities are titled. As I support the amendments on the Lands Act to ensure public utilities are entitled, there is need to also look at the Cities and Urbans Act and the role of the Director of Physical Planning. We have seen situations where residential estates are well designed and public amenities are well catered for. Public utilities like markets, children playgrounds, schools, churches, bus stops and even greening areas. Unfortunately, ...
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1 Aug 2024 in Senate:
amenities will be safeguarded for the benefit of this generation and the generations to come. I therefore, beg to support.
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31 Jul 2024 in Senate:
Thank you very much, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. First, I rise in support of the decision of the judge. Allow me to be the devil's advocate. Section 4(1) of the Alternative Dispute Resolution Act, 2021, which I believe was passed by Parliament states that-
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31 Jul 2024 in Senate:
“This Act shall apply to civil disputes, including a dispute to which the National Government, a county government or a State organ is a party.”
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31 Jul 2024 in Senate:
It has been argued that Meru County is not a county for Merus only. However, if you look at the definition of the people that are involved, it says-
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31 Jul 2024 in Senate:
“Community” means a social unit or groups brought together by different types of affinities, such as culture, dialect, race, family, neighbourhood, faith, business, age and common interests.”
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31 Jul 2024 in Senate:
The common interest in this matter is the issue of governance of Meru. If we look at Article 159 (2) (c) of the Constitution, it says-
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31 Jul 2024 in Senate:
“Alternative forms of dispute resolution including reconciliation, mediation, arbitration and a traditional dispute resolution mechanism shall be promoted, subject to Clause 3.”
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