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Sen. Abass Yes, I see.

Sen. Abass Thank you, Hon. Speaker. I want to know from the Cabinet Secretary why Junior Secondary Schools (JSS) have a big challenge in this country, especially in northern Kenya. My county, Wajir County, has a shortage of teachers.

Sen. Abass Should I proceed?

Sen. Abass No, I am asking the same question. Maybe I can ask later.

Sen. Abass Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir, I would like to ask the Cabinet Secretary if he is aware that in Wajir, there is an acute shortage of teachers, both in the primary and secondary schools. Most of the JSS schools are not fully functional. My question is, as rightly...

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Sen. Abass Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. I also want to join my colleagues in supporting the report of the mediated version of the Division of Revenue Bill. I commend the Committee on Mediation for the good work they have done. However, I have concerns. We expected more money...

Sen. Abass Yes, Madam Temporary Speaker. I gave one minute to Sen. Tabitha Keroche, the Senator for Nakuru County.

Sen. Abass Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I do not mind giving her one minute.

Sen. Abass Madam Temporary Speaker, I want to join my colleagues in supporting the Statement by Sen. Hamida Kibwana.

Sen. Abass Madam Temporary Speaker, I want to support the Statement by Sen. Kibwana. As you are aware, it is not only the Mama Lucy Kibaki Hospital, the situation of health in this country is very difficult and unfortunate. Mama Lucy Kibaki Hospital is situated in Eastleigh, where the highest...

Sen. Abass Thank you, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir. I also join the other members to support the Report. First, I commend the committee for the excellent work they have done. Visiting 80 water companies is not an easy thing, knowing the resources available in this Senate. Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir,...

Sen. Abass Mr. Speaker, Sir, thank you so much. I wish to contribute to the Consideration of the National Assembly Amendments to the County Governments Additional Allocations Bill (Senate Bills No.19 of 2024) . Our counterparts have not been very serious on these issues. The funds for the Senate have...

Sen. Abass I am ready.

Sen. Abass Thank you, Hon. Speaker, Sir. I beg to lay the following Paper on the table of the Senate, today, Tuesday, 15th October, 2024- Report of the Intergovernmental Relations (Amendment) Bill, 2024, Senate Bills No12 of 2024. (Sen. Abass laid the document on the Table)

Sen. Abass Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. Waziri, congratulations on the appointment. My name is Abass Mohammed, the Senator for Wajir, and I chair the Committee in charge of Devolution. October 2, 2024 SENATE DEBATES 15 Sen. AbassThere is a big concern about the delay in the release of funds...

Sen. Abass Mr. Speaker, Sir, I beg to lay the following Papers on the Table of the Senate today, 1st October, 2024- STATE OF MARKETS IN BUNGOMA COUNTY STATE OF MARKETS IN VIHIGA COUNTY October 01, 2024 SENATE DEBATES 4 ALLEGED SECURITY CONCERNS RAISED BY THE DEPUTY GOVERNOR OF TRANS...

Sen. Abass Mr. Speaker, Sir, I beg to give Notice of the following Motion- THAT, the Senate adopts the Report of the Standing Committee on Devolution and Intergovernmental Relations on its inquiry into the allegations on personal security concerns raised by Hon. Philomena Kapkory, Deputy Governor, Trans Nzoia County, laid...

Sen. Abass Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir for the opportunity. I also want to join my colleagues in supporting the Statement from Sen. Cherarkey. This matter is very weighty and, in most instances, and in most counties, the human resources management is very poor. It is at the discretion of...

Sen. Abass Yes.

Sen. Abass Thank you, Madam Temporary Speaker. I would also like to join my colleagues in congratulating hon. Miano on her appointment. Mine is a concern on the human-wildlife conflict. Madam Cabinet Secretary, as you are aware, the conflict is rampant now as a result of the grazing lands shrinking....

The committee is currently considering a legislative proposal on amending the County Governments Act, 2012, to provide definite roles of the Office of the Deputy Governor to clarify and streamline the responsibilities of the said office.

Sen. Abass: Sen. Abass:The committee is currently considering a legislative proposal on amending the County Governments Act, 2012, to provide definite roles of the Office of the Deputy Governor to clarify and streamline the responsibilities of the said office. September 24, 2024 SENATE DEBATES 7

Sen. Abass Mr. Speaker, Sir, I rise pursuant to Standing Order No.56 (1) (b) to make a statement on the activities of the Standing Committee on Devolution and Intergovernmental Relations for the period commencing April to August, 2024. Mr. Speaker, Sir, during the reporting period, the committee held 32 sittings...