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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 January to March, 2024. April 16, 2024 SENATE DEBATES 8 Sen. AbassDuring the reporting period, the...

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Sen. Abass Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. Cabinet Secretary, I have seen some houses under construction in Wajir Township. How many units are they and how high will the houses go? Wajir has many challenges in terms of the soil structure, sanitation and sewerage due to the high level...

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Sen. Abass Mr. Temporary Chairperson Sir, I want to get your direction on Clause 48. As you know, there is a High Court decision; Petition No.181 of 2023, that

Thank you, very much, Mr. Temporary Chairperson. I beg to move- THAT Clause 33 of the Bill be amended–

Proceed, Chairperson Standing Committee on Roads, Transportation and Housing.

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Sen. Abass On a point of order Mr. Temporary Chairperson, Sir. I want some clarity on how he withdrew a clause. I thought he should be proposing to delete the Clause. Let him put it clearly so that we get it properly. The Temporary Chairperson (Sen. Abdul Haji) : I...

Sen. Abass Mr. Temporary Chairperson, Sir, I beg to move- THAT Clause 40 of the Bill be amended by- March 12, 2024 SENATE DEBATES 31 Sen. Abass Allocation ofland. No. 6 of 2012

Mr. Temporary Chairperson, Sir. I beg to move- THAT Clause 35 of the Bill be amended by deleting the word “Fund” and substituting therefor the word “Board”. Justification is that this amendment seeks to clarify that it is the board that is empowered t enter into contract on behalf of...

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Sen. Abass How many people each side? The Temporary Chairperson (Sen. Abdul Haji) : I will give two people. I will allow two interventions from both sides. On the Minority side, we will have Sen. Wambua and Sen. Omogeni. On the Majority side, we will have Sen. Cherarkey and the...

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Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir, for giving me an opportunity to contribute to this Report by the County Public Investments and Special Funds Committee (CPISFC) . I commend them for this Report and for meeting with all stakeholders on matters of retirement. The issues of older citizens in the country...

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Sen. Abass Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir, for giving me an opportunity to contribute to this Report by the County Public Investments and Special Funds Committee (CPISFC) . I commend them for this Report and for meeting with all stakeholders on matters of retirement. The issues of older citizens in...

Sen. Abass Mr. Speaker, Sir, I beg to lay the following Papers on the Table of the Senate today, Thursday, 29th February, 2024- REPORT ON THE COUNTY GOVERNMENTS (AMENDMENT) BILL, 2023 REPORT ON THE COUNTY ASSEMBLY SERVICES (AMENDMENT) BILL, 2023

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That is why I said that he follows up with the right office, so that they can get you officially. The next one is Sen. Olekina.

Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, my supplementary question is specific. I would like to know why Mr. Samuel Ong’ow, who represents sugarcane farmers, has not been gazetted. Currently, sugarcane farmers are not represented in the Board. If the Cabinet Secretary does not have an answer, I will be happy to get...

Sen. Abass Yes, Cabinet Secretary for Agriculture and Livestock Development?

Yes, Cabinet Secretary for Agriculture and Livestock Development? February 28, 2024 SENATE DEBATES 17

Sorry, Cabinet Secretary. February 28, 2024 SENATE DEBATES 18

Sen. Abass That is why I said that he follows up with the right office, so that they can get you officially. The next one is Sen. Olekina.

Senate Majority Leader, kindly consult in low tones and allow Sen. Abass to conclude. (Sen. Cheruiyot resumed his seat) Sen. Abass Mimi ni mtu ya Military, I will finish. Mr. Speaker, Sir, as I was saying before, much of our time is consumed by Statements. You find 20 Statements being...

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Sen. AbassThere are many pending Bills that we need to follow up on, so that the people who provide goods and offer services to counties receive their money. Many businessmen are going out of business because they have not been paid their money on time. Some have not been paid...

Sen. Abassthe sub-location up to the national level. Therefore, there was no way more than 400 people could die without anyone noticing or seeing it. It cannot happen.There is no way an issue can happen in a place where there are chiefs. Chiefs are people who get first-hand information. The...

There are no more requests. I call upon the Mover to reply.

Madam Temporary Speaker, I take this opportunity to thank all the Senators who have made their contributions and given their thoughts to this Report. I start by acknowledging Sen. Tabitha Mutinda who seconded this Motion. I thank Sen. (Dr) Khalwale, Sen. Faki, Sen. Cheruiyot and Sen. Wambua. Madam Temporary Speaker,...

Sen. Abass Mr. Speaker, Sir, on the same note, the Committee considered the following two Bills of which are still under consideration-

Sen. Abassthe sub-location up to the national level. Therefore, there was no way more than 400 people could die without anyone noticing or seeing it. It cannot happen.There is no way an issue can happen in a place where there are chiefs. Chiefs are people who get first-hand information. The...

There are no more requests. I call upon the Mover to reply.

Madam Temporary Speaker, I take this opportunity to thank all the Senators who have made their contributions and given their thoughts to this Report. I start by acknowledging Sen. Tabitha Mutinda who seconded this Motion. I thank Sen. (Dr) Khalwale, Sen. Faki, Sen. Cheruiyot and Sen. Wambua. Madam Temporary Speaker,...

Sen. Abass Mr. Speaker, Sir, on the same note, the Committee considered the following two Bills of which are still under consideration-

Sen. Abass Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I beg to support this Bill. As you know, seven per cent of this country is arid or semi-arid. The most helpful purpose we can use for that land is livestock keeping and production of livestock. As a result of neglect from successful...

Sen. Abass Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I beg to support this Bill. As you know, seven per cent of this country is arid or semi-arid. The most helpful purpose we can use for that land is livestock keeping and production of livestock. As a result of neglect from successful...