12 May 2015 in Senate:
Mr. Speaker, Sir, I need a week to be in a position to respond. I thought I had already done that but it is unfortunate that among the questions that I have answered, his is part of it. I should be in a position to respond in one week’s time.
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6 May 2015 in Senate:
Mr. Speaker, Sir, this is a Statement in response to an inquiry or to a question raised by the distinguished Senator for Kitui, Sen. Musila on Thursday 19th February, 2015. The distinguished Senator for Kitui County requested the Committee to provide information regarding the status of cash transfer programmes and most specifically the number of senior citizens receiving cash transfers and the names of the recipients in each of the eight constituencies in Kitui County. The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposes only. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard ...
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6 May 2015 in Senate:
I oblige, Mr. Speaker, Sir.
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6 May 2015 in Senate:
Tuesday, Mr. Speaker, Sir.
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6 May 2015 in Senate:
Mr. Speaker, Sir, I also have another Statement to give sought by---
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6 May 2015 in Senate:
Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. This is in response to a Statement that was raised by Sen. Omondi. The distinguished Senator, requested for information regarding the cash transfer of funds to persons with severe disability. More specifically, she sought information on why despite the requirement of cash transfer disbursement to persons with severe disability to be done every two months, it is now taking six months for the payment of the same to beneficiaries. Secondly, she asked whether the Government is aware that the delay greatly inconveniences this category of Kenyans who are unable to fend for themselves. Lastly, she ...
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6 May 2015 in Senate:
Mr. Speaker, Sir, as I indicated earlier, the Ministry has signed a new contract with the service provider for cash transfer, that is, KCB. I think it is important that we learn to be a bit patient and see how the new service provider will perform. It is too early to start judging them. I would kindly urge my colleague to be patient and give the Ministry and the service provider an opportunity and see whether they will be in a position to reach those people with severe disabilities wherever they are.
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6 May 2015 in Senate:
Mr. Speaker, Sir, I have indicated that it is important that the distinguished Senator accords the Government and this new service provider an opportunity to prove whether it is going to work. I would urge for some patience because there are a number of people in distant places who cannot be reached for the time being. I urge patience in this matter.
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6 May 2015 in Senate:
We are looking at about six months.
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6 May 2015 in Senate:
Yes, initially there were delays, but with the new payment service provider, we hope service will improve and that is why I am urging my colleague to be a bit patient and see whether the new service provider will fulfill the conditions.
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