Mohamed Faki Mwinyihaji

All parliamentary appearances

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• 21 Jul 2020 in Senate: Thank you, Madam Temporary Speaker. Standing Order No. 51 (1) of the Senate provides that a Committee Chairperson may make a Statement relating to a matter for which the Committee is responsible. In fulfillment of this provision, I wish to make a Statement regarding some of the statutory instruments referred to the Sessional Committee on Delegated Legislation. On 5th and 19th May, 2020, during sittings of the Senate, the Senate Majority Leader tabled The Public Procurement and Assets Disposal Regulations, 2020 and The Traffic Driving Schools, Driving Instructors and Driving Licenses Rules, 2020 respectively. view
• 21 Jul 2020 in Senate: The Traffic Driving Schools, Driving Instructors and Driving Licenses Rules 2020 were published on 20th March, 2020. The rules seek to streamline the operations of driving schools and driving instructors, with the aim of ensuring competency of drivers on our roads. The Regulations set out a comprehensive curriculum to be used in the 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
• 21 Jul 2020 in Senate: training, testing and licensing of driving instructor, motor cycle riders and drivers of different categories of vehicles. At its 18th sitting on 15th June, the Committee scrutinized the rules and resolved to approve them pursuant to Standing Order No. 221(4) (a). The Clerk of the Senate conveyed the resolution of the Committee to the Ministry of Interior and Coordination of National Government, the Ministry of Transport, Infrastructure, Housing and Urban Development and Public Works and the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA). view
• 21 Jul 2020 in Senate: The Committee also scrutinized the Public Procurement and Assets Disposal Regulations, 2020 published on 22nd April, 2020. The Regulations have been long awaited and will replace the Public Procurement and Disposal Regulations, 2006. The operationalization of these regulations will enhance procurement processes in the counties as well, because the 2006 Regulations did not envisage a devolution. view
• 21 Jul 2020 in Senate: The Regulations will operationalize various provisions on the Public Procurement and Asset Disposal Regulations, 2015 and strengthen procurement procedures. view
• 21 Jul 2020 in Senate: Some of the provisions introduced by the Regulations include- (a)shorter timelines in the procurement procedures that will enhance service delivery to citizens; (b)promotion of local industries by ensuring that tender documents targeting multinational agencies contain requirements for inclusion of at least 40 per cent inputs sourced locally and reservation of employment opportunities for Kenya citizens; (c)requirement of payment within 60 days from the date of receipt of the invoices subject to availability of funds, to ensure prompt payment of suppliers; (d) responsibilities of county governments with respect to public procurement and asset disposal; (e)management of procurement contracts; (f)disposal of assets; ... view
• 21 Jul 2020 in Senate: At its 25th sitting held on 4th July, 2020, the Committee resolved to approve the Public Procurement and Asset Disposal Regulations, 2020. Pursuant to Standing Order 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
• 21 Jul 2020 in Senate: No. 221(a), the Clerk of the Senate has conveyed the resolution of the Committee to the CS National Treasury and Planning. This is, therefore, to bring to the attention of the Senate the approval of The Public Procurement Regulations, 2020 and the Traffic Driving Schools, Driving Instructors and Driving Licenses Rules, 2020. I take this opportunity to thank the various Ministries, departments and institutions that have continued to support the Committee while discharging its mandate. We shall continue to give our regular updates to the Senate on the status of the various instruments that are pending before the Committee. Thank ... view
• 21 Jul 2020 in Senate: Under the Statutory Instruments Act, where the Committee resolves to approve the Regulations, we do not need to make a Statement to the Senate. It is only where we are rejecting that we make a Statement to the Senate and that particular Statement will be voted on by the Senate, in order to be approved or rejected. Under the Statutory Instruments Act, we are not obliged to make a Statement, unless the Senate obliges us. view
• 21 Jul 2020 in Senate: Madam Temporary Speaker, Standing Order No. 221(4) says- “If the Committee accedes to the Statutory Instruments, the Clerk of the Senate shall convey the message to the relevant authority.” If the Committee does not accede, the Committee may recommend annulment of the instrument to the Senate. If the Committee fails to avail agree, the instrument shall stand approved.” I am entirely in the hands of the Senate. If you guide us to make a Statement, we shall make a formal report with regard to these Regulations. However, our Standing Orders say that it is only when we annul that we ... view