Mary Yiane Senata

All parliamentary appearances

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• 9 Jul 2019 in Senate: Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir, for giving me a chance to support this Statement that was brought by my sister, Sen. Nyamunga. On my own behalf and on behalf of all Members of the KEWOSA, we congratulate our sister Sen. Halake for being elected the Chairperson of the CMD-Kenya. We have a lot of confidence in her and wish her all the best. As women, we know that she is up to the task and will ensure that political parties are strengthened. view
• 9 Jul 2019 in Senate: As women of this country, we look up to her to make sure that our political parties are strengthened in terms of how they perform their duties. For us, women, in politics, we know that there have been problems in terms of vying for elective seats. Having one of our own, we pray to God and hope that more space will be created for women. view
• 9 Jul 2019 in Senate: Thank you, Madam Temporary Speaker. I beg to reply. I thank all Members who have contributed to this very important Bill. I wish to thank the following contributors, who enriched the discussion on this Bill:- the Seconder of the Bill, Sen. Wetangula; Sen. Were, Sen. (Eng.) Hargura, Sen. (Dr.) Musuruve, Sen. Cherargei, Sen. Sakaja, Sen. Halake, Sen. Ochillo-Ayacko, Sen. Omogeni, Sen. (Dr.) Ali, Sen. (Prof.) Ongeri, Sen. Farhiya, Sen. Shiyonga, Sen. (Dr.) Milgo, and others. 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, ... view
• 9 Jul 2019 in Senate: Madam Temporary Speaker, I assure the Members who contributed to this Bill and noted several issues that I have taken note and that I welcome amendments. This will ensure that we enrich the procurement and medical supplies to our counties. My colleagues have noted that the Kenya Medical Supplies Authority (KEMSA), in consultation with the counties, should identify needs for supplies for many health facilities in each county. This is meant to avoid oversupply and overstretching of the small county health budgets. KEMSA should always make sure that they identify the needs, as per the counties and the health facilities, ... view
• 9 Jul 2019 in Senate: I, therefore, beg to reply. view
• 9 Jul 2019 in Senate: Before I sit down, pursuant to Standing Order 61(3), I request that you defer the putting of the question to a later date because of quorum. view
• 9 Jul 2019 in Senate: Thank you, Madam Temporary Speaker, for giving me this chance to add my voice to this important Bill by my sister, Sen. (Dr.) Zani. From the outset, I congratulate her for having thought about revenue collection in our counties. When you go round our counties today, there is quite a big room for tax collection. A number of buildings and different facilities that attract tax have come up. However, from the budget that was read recently for the FY2019/2020, many county governments have not met their targets of revenue collection. This is not the reality on the ground; the reality ... view
• 9 Jul 2019 in Senate: revenue they collect, which cannot be accounted for. Therefore, I support these amendments, which will help county treasuries to collaborate with the KRA and the national Treasury to come up with a well-designed system that can show how much is collected per day. Therefore, these amendments, as proposed by Sen. (Dr.) Zani, are crucial because that is the way to go. There is a lot of money being collected in this country. However, the money does not reach county treasuries to help in the implementation of county governments projects. Therefore these amendments are important. If this Bill is passed, it ... view
• 20 Jun 2019 in Senate: Thank you, Madam Temporary Speaker, for giving me a chance to request for a Statement on Traffic Offences by Foreign Registered Public Service Vehicles (PSVs) on Kenyan Roads. This is specifically for vehicles from Tanzania. view
• 20 Jun 2019 in Senate: Madam Temporary Speaker, pursuant to Standing Order No.48(1), I rise to seek a Statement from the Standing Committee on Roads and Transportation concerning traffic offences by foreign registered PSVs on Kenyan roads. In the Statement, the Committee should- (1)Explain measures put in place to ensure foreign registered PSVs meet safety standards set by Kenyan authorities. (2) State mechanism put in place to ensure drivers of foreign registered PSVs are compliant with Kenyan qualifications for the PSV drivers. (3) Explain measures put in place to ensure drivers and owners of foreign registered PSVs are held accountable for accidents they cause within ... view