Methu John Muhia

All parliamentary appearances

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• 7 Jun 2023 in Senate: Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I rise pursuant to Standing Order No.56(1)(a) to make a Statement relating to a matter for which the Committee is responsible. I rise as the Chairperson of the Committee on Lands, Environment and Natural Resources to make my remarks on the World Environment Day, 2023. The World Environment Day is the largest global event celebrated by millions on June 5th. The event led by the United Nations Environment Program (UNEP) was first celebrated on 5th June, 1973. This year, it marks its 50th anniversary. This year’s theme for World Environment Day will focus on ‘Solutions ... view
• 7 Jun 2023 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
• 7 Jun 2023 in Senate: Plastic pollution poses a significant threat to human health, sustainable development and the overall well-being of our society. However, it is not a challenge that cannot be overcome. To effectively combat plastic pollution in Kenya, a multifaceted approach that combines legislative measures, public awareness campaigns and sustainable practices is essential. Let us focus on the legislative aspect and explore how our laws and regulations can pave the way towards a plastic free future. First, it is imperative to strengthen existing legislation related to plastic waste management. This Committee, during the 12th Parliament, passed the Sustainable Waste Management Bill (National Assembly ... view
• 7 Jun 2023 in Senate: Thank you, Mr. Chairman, Sir. I beg to move: - THAT clause 3 of the Bill be amended by— (a) deleting paragraph (b) and substituting therefor the following new paragraph (b) — (b) surface and underground water; (b) inserting the following new paragraphs immediately after the paragraph— (g) geothermal resources; (h) minerals; and (i) petroleum. view
• 7 Jun 2023 in Senate: Mr. Chairman, Sir, I beg to move that THAT clause 4 of the Bill be amended by inserting the following new paragraph immediately after paragraph (f)— (g) environmental protection and restoration. view
• 7 Jun 2023 in Senate: Mr. Chairperson, Sir, I beg to move: - THAT the Bill be amended by deleting clause 5. view
• 7 Jun 2023 in Senate: Mr. Chairperson, Sir, I beg to move: - THAT Clause 6 of the Bill be amended - (a) in sub-clause (1) by – (i) deleting the word “Commission” appearing immediately after the word “The” and substituting therefor the word “Authority”; and (ii) inserting the words “and upon conducting public participation” immediately after the words “national government entities”; (b) in sub-clause (3) by deleting the words “payments or benefit sharing” appearing immediately after the words “the royalty, fees,” and substituting therefor the words “or payments”; and (c) in sub-clause (4) by - (i) deleting the word “Commission” appearing immediately after the ... view
• 7 Jun 2023 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
• 7 Jun 2023 in Senate: (ii) deleting the words “or any other written law” appearing immediately after the words “to this Act”. view
• 7 Jun 2023 in Senate: Mr. Chairperson, Sir, I beg to move: THAT clause 7 of the Bill be amended - (a) deleting subclause (2) and substituting therefor the following new subclause - (2) The Kenya Revenue Authority shall declare and pay monies collected under subclause (1) to the Consolidated Fund by the fifth day of every month. (b) in subclause (4) by deleting the word “Commission” appearing immediately after the words “account to the” and substituting therefor the word “Authority”; and (c) inserting the following new subclauses immediately after subclause (4) - (5) The Authority shall submit to the respective county government declarations received ... view