Samuel Kiprono Chepkonga

All parliamentary appearances

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• 1 Sep 2016 in National Assembly: This is part of the relics of the colonial past and so, we are seeking to replace this Bill. We are also seeking to align this Bill with the new Constitution which was passed in 2010 and the devolved structure contained in the Constitution of Kenya. The law as it is at the moment. The Public Collections Act Chapter 106 is not sufficiently passed to address corruption tendencies associated with voluntary contributions famously known as ‘ harambees ’. Further, the Public Collections Act excludes from its purview charitable and religious purposes and yet, this forms a large component of harambees ... view
• 1 Sep 2016 in National Assembly: The Bill is based on the need to reduce the culture of dependency that harambees have inculcated in the society, extending even essentially private affairs to the larger public. As you known, harambees as currently known have been misused. Members of Parliament are even invited to pre-wedding harambees. This Bill seeks to create a framework within which some of those fundraising appeals or harambees are regulated, so that the ones for private use are outlawed and those for public use are licensed. Many of those Members of Parliament, if they were listening, find that fundraising cards contain their names even ... view
• 1 Sep 2016 in National Assembly: The Bill is based on the need to reduce the culture of dependency that harambees have inculcated in the society, extending even essentially private affairs to the larger public. As you known, harambees as currently known have been misused. Members of Parliament are even invited to pre-wedding harambees. This Bill seeks to create a framework within which some of those fundraising appeals or harambees are regulated, so that the ones for private use are outlawed and those for public use are licensed. Many of those Members of Parliament, if they were listening, find that fundraising cards contain their names even ... view
• 1 Sep 2016 in National Assembly: This Bill seeks to engender accountability and transparency in the conduct of public fundraisings. The Bill seeks to establish a Fundraising Appeals Committee which, among other things, will regulate and monitor the conduct of all fundraisings or harambees and establish mechanisms for the promotion of transparency and accountability. It also creates County Fundraising Appeals Committees whose functions include regulating, monitoring and evaluating fundraising appeals within the county. It defines fundraising appeals, indicates who can undertake fundraising appeals and lays out the procedure for applying for permits, conditions to be fulfilled and consequences of not following those conditions. It also defines ... view
• 1 Sep 2016 in National Assembly: This Bill seeks to engender accountability and transparency in the conduct of public fundraisings. The Bill seeks to establish a Fundraising Appeals Committee which, among other things, will regulate and monitor the conduct of all fundraisings or harambees and establish mechanisms for the promotion of transparency and accountability. It also creates County Fundraising Appeals Committees whose functions include regulating, monitoring and evaluating fundraising appeals within the county. It defines fundraising appeals, indicates who can undertake fundraising appeals and lays out the procedure for applying for permits, conditions to be fulfilled and consequences of not following those conditions. It also defines ... view
• 1 Sep 2016 in National Assembly: within the county. It will also investigate complaints and misuse of funds raised through fundraisings or harambees or any other issues that may relate to the conduct of fundraising that has been conducted or to be conducted in their areas of jurisdiction. Clause 15 of the Bill seeks to classify the various categories of fundraising appeals, that is, private and public. The Bill defines both categories of fundraising appeals. In the public fundraising appeal, the Bill indicates that it is solicitation made by a fundraising manager to the members of the public or a section of the public for a ... view
• 1 Sep 2016 in National Assembly: within the county. It will also investigate complaints and misuse of funds raised through fundraisings or harambees or any other issues that may relate to the conduct of fundraising that has been conducted or to be conducted in their areas of jurisdiction. Clause 15 of the Bill seeks to classify the various categories of fundraising appeals, that is, private and public. The Bill defines both categories of fundraising appeals. In the public fundraising appeal, the Bill indicates that it is solicitation made by a fundraising manager to the members of the public or a section of the public for a ... view
• 1 Sep 2016 in National Assembly: In Clause 17, the Bill seeks to exempt certain categories of solicitation from licensing or from the purview of this Bill. The Bill, in particular, seeks to exempt the soliciting or receiving of any money or benefit in relation to any raffle, lottery or other activities, authorized or permitted under the Betting, Lotteries and Gaming Act or any other relevant law. The other one that this Bill seeks to exempt is the collections or donations meant for religious purposes. For example, tithes or offerings that are contributed in churches will not be licensed under this Bill. view
• 1 Sep 2016 in National Assembly: In Clause 17, the Bill seeks to exempt certain categories of solicitation from licensing or from the purview of this Bill. The Bill, in particular, seeks to exempt the soliciting or receiving of any money or benefit in relation to any raffle, lottery or other activities, authorized or permitted under the Betting, Lotteries and Gaming Act or any other relevant law. The other one that this Bill seeks to exempt is the collections or donations meant for religious purposes. For example, tithes or offerings that are contributed in churches will not be licensed under this Bill. view
• 1 Sep 2016 in National Assembly: Merry-go-rounds are also exempted in this Bill. Merry-go- rounds are not so popular in this House and that is why many Members are not listening. They are exempted from the purview of this law. Employees within a company have merry-go-rounds where they raise money for themselves. That will not be included in this Bill. It is expressly exempted from the application of this law. view