Mary Yiane Senata

All parliamentary appearances

Entries 761 to 770 of 904.

• 22 Feb 2018 in Senate: Thank You, Madam Temporary Speaker, for giving me a chance to also add my voice to this very important Bill. I am also aware of the situation we are now in Kenya due to the long dry spell. As a country, we need to think of ways of ensuring that we are food secure. Looking at this Bill, it has created a situation for a farmer from whatever part of the country to be able to have a secure space to keep his produce. Many times, our The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposes only. ... view
• 21 Feb 2018 in Senate: Mr. Speaker, Sir, pursuant to Standing Order 46 (2) (b), I rise to seek a statement from the Chairperson of the Standing Committee on Lands, Environment and Natural Resources regarding the use and management of riparian areas in Kenya. In the Statement, the Chairperson should state: (1) Whether he is aware that over the years, riparian areas in Kenya have been put under pressure due to residential developments, cottages, farm buildings, golf courses, commercial buildings, roads, sand and gravel harvesting, agriculture and industrial activities. (2) Whether there is a proper legal policy and institutional framework canvassing the interest of Government ... view
• 20 Feb 2018 in Senate: Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. On behalf of the Chairperson of the Committee, I undertake to give a comprehensive answer to that statement in two weeks’ time. view
• 20 Feb 2018 in Senate: Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. My question is already answered by the Chairperson. view
• 15 Feb 2018 in Senate: Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I undertake on behalf of the Chair to give a comprehensive answer in two weeks’ time. view
• 15 Feb 2018 in Senate: Thank you, Madam Temporary Speaker for giving me a chance to also support this important Bill. From the onset, this is a very important Bill. It has come at the right time when Kenya needs to have a framework on food security. It has come at a time when we import food for our people. Whether it rains or not, a bigger percentage of Kenyan families are crying because they are not able to provide food for their children. Food is very expensive in this country. Many Kenyans today cannot afford a meal. Therefore, this Bill gives a framework on ... view
• 14 Feb 2018 in Senate: On a point of order, Mr. Speaker, Sir. Is it in order for the Senate Minority Leader to refer to the hon. Senator as the Senator lady? view
• 14 Dec 2017 in Senate: Thank you, Mr. Speaker. From the onset, I support the Motion. I appreciate that we have now put in place the Senate Committees so that we can deal with the interest of our citizens relayed through petitions and statements. We already have so many important statements that have been coming to the Floor of this House which need to be dealt with through committees. I want to urge Members to vigorously play their role in the committees so that we make every committee important. I saw in the media, last week and this week, some allegations that certain committees are ... view
• 14 Dec 2017 in Senate: Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir, I am finishing. The Committee on County Public Accounts and Investment which is --- view
• 14 Dec 2017 in Senate: On a point of order Mr. Speaker, Sir. view