Masitsa Naomi Shiyonga

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• 17 Feb 2021 in Senate: Madam Deputy Speaker, I forgot to put off my microphone. I wanted to contribute to the last Statement whose contributions were closed. You can give this chance to another person. Thank you. view
• 17 Feb 2021 in Senate: Thank you, Madam Deputy Speaker. I rise to support the Statement raised by Sen. Prengei on the security in relation to maize planting. It is very ridiculous and amazing that security officers are labelling a food crop as a security threat. We are encouraging agriculture in Kenya through production of maize and other crops. It becomes ridiculous for military officers to allege that maize production will be a security threat to this Republic. No wonder, Kenyans have no confidence in the security apparatus. view
• 17 Feb 2021 in Senate: Our security agencies need to think how best they can take care of this country instead of harassing poor farmers who are genuinely making their living out of it and creating job opportunities for themselves and their children. view
• 17 Feb 2021 in Senate: As I support the Statement, I urge the Committee to delve into this matter deeply so that our security officers will desist from harassing poor farmers in this country. view
• 17 Feb 2021 in Senate: Thank you, Madam Deputy Speaker for giving me also this opportunity to support the Cooperative Societies (Amendment) Bill (Senate Bills No.11 of 2020) sponsored by Sen. (Dr.) Zani. We all know cooperative societies play a very 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, Senate. view
• 17 Feb 2021 in Senate: vital role in our societies by reducing poverty. They also make it easier for members to access market for their produce. Madam Deputy Speaker, I believe this Bill by Sen. (Dr.) Zani will strengthen devolution in this country because it talks about standardization of policies in the cooperative societies. Some people start cooperative societies to enrich themselves by embezzling or stealing members’ deposits from poor Kenyans or wananchi. Madam Deputy Speaker, we have seen boda boda riders or livestock farmers coming together to form cooperative societies, but they are frustrated by rogue directors who run those societies on their behalf. ... view
• 17 Feb 2021 in Senate: Thank you, Madam Deputy Speaker. When you read carefully the amendment Bill by Sen. (Dr.) Zani, you will see it is trying to mitigate against embezzlement of members’ savings by some crooked directors. Currently our Committee on Labour and Social Welfare is dealing with so many complaints from cooperative societies because members’ savings have been stolen. Yes I agree with Sen. Kinyua that some people start cooperatives to enrich themselves, but others want to steal from members. The amendments proposed in this Bill will make sure all directors are vetted so that we root out the rogue ones. Madam Deputy ... view
• 17 Feb 2021 in Senate: are impounded and they are left in miserable situations. So, there is need for sensitization of these particular individuals who get together to start a cooperative societies so that they can benefit rather than for them regret in future. view
• 17 Feb 2021 in Senate: 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, Senate. view
• 17 Feb 2021 in Senate: Lastly, Madam Temporary Speaker, we need to support the amendments in this Bill. The timeframe of 30 days is critical. It will not enable some people to canvass amongst themselves and come up with ways of stealing from unsuspecting individuals just like Sen. (Dr.) Musuruve said. view