Methu John Muhia

All parliamentary appearances

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• 6 Mar 2024 in Senate: The essence of this amendment in a one-liner is to mandate rigorous consultation and public participation before Water Works Development Agencies can enter into bulk water purchase agreements. This requirement underscores the commitment to a participatory approach in water management ensuring that county governments are involved as the provision of water services is a devolved function. view
• 6 Mar 2024 in Senate: You recall that this was a heated matter when Members were contributing during the Second Reading. As a committee, we felt that this is an important amendment to move. The move not only fosters transparency, but strengthened the bond between the two levels of Government. The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposes only. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Director, Hansard Services, Senate. view
• 6 Mar 2024 in Senate: The amendment also seeks to clearly define the operational limits of the Water Works Development Agency. You recall that we had this challenge that was raised by our colleagues. By stipulating that these agencies can operate water work and only provide bulk water services. Water Works Development Agencies can only operate bulk water services. view
• 6 Mar 2024 in Senate: We set clear boundaries to their functions preventing any potential overreach into areas beyond their mandate, especially when it comes to the provision of water services at the retail level. This clarification ensures that their activities remain focused on the provision of bulk water services within the Public Private Partnership (PPA) agreements, which the county governments are involved in. Mr. Temporary Chairman, Sir, finally, the proposal introduces stringent adherence to economic efficiency criteria set by Water Services Regulatory Board (WSRB), for all bulk water purchase agreements. This criteria ensures that these agreements are not only financially viable, but also aligned ... view
• 6 Mar 2024 in Senate: Thank you very much, Mr. Temporary Chairman, Sir, for the guidance. I beg to move: The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposes only. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Director, Hansard Services, Senate. view
• 6 Mar 2024 in Senate: THAT, the Bill be amended in the proposed Section 68A (2) by deleting the words “and with the approval of the Cabinet Secretary,” appearing immediately after the words “necessary thereafter”. The core of this amendment centers on eliminating the phrase “with the approval of the Cabinet Secretary,” which is currently positioned after the “necessary thereafter”. In the proposed Section 68A (2) of the Bill, the rationale behind this deletion, is anchored in the existing legal framework of the Water Act, specifically Section 71 (1) which delineates WSRBs independence in executing its duties and responsibilities. Furthermore, Section 72 (1) (a) of ... view
• 6 Mar 2024 in Senate: Division will be at the end view
• 6 Mar 2024 in Senate: Mr. Temporary Chairman, Sir, I beg to move: THAT, Clause 6 of the Bill be amended— (a) in paragraph (a), by deleting the new proposed subsection (1) and inserting the following new proposed subsection (1) — (1) As soon as possible, following the commissioning of waterworks, the water works development agency shall enter into an agreement with a county government, a joint committee, cross-county water services provider, or water services provider to provide water services within whose area of jurisdiction the services are located. (b) by deleting paragraph (b) and inserting the following new paragraph— (b) in subsection (2) by ... view
• 6 Mar 2024 in Senate: Mr. Temporary Chairman, Sir, under the current legal framework, specifically Section 69 of the Water Act, there is a clear mandate for the legal Works Development Agencies (LWDA) to hand over completed Water Works to county governments. However, the initial proposal within the Bill sought to restrict the transfer of national public water works to county governments. Water service providers or Joint Committees formed between the national and county governments. This approach not only conflicts with the spirit of cooperative governance as highlighted in Article 99 of the Constitution of Kenya, but also overlooks the shared responsibility inherent in water ... view
• 6 Mar 2024 in Senate: Mr. Temporary Chairman, Sir, I beg to move: view