Yusuf Haji

Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, yesterday, I was to give a Statement following a request by Sen. Ndiema about the security situation in Trans Nzoia County.

Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, he indicated that I should give this Statement today.

Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, could we wait up to the afternoon sitting?

Yes, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir.

Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, on 11th July, 2013, Sen. Ndiema requested for a Statement from the Chairperson of the Standing Committee on National Security and Foreign Relations on increased insecurity in Trans Nzoia County. The Senator requested for the following:- Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I wish to table a list...

Yes, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I think I have given all the answers. I do not have any more answers to give because prosecution can only be undertaken when

Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, the Chairman has failed to respond to two specific issues, probably, because he might be needing time to go and look at the situation on the ground to report back. Could he make an undertaking that he will bring a report here on the issue of...

On that specific clarification from Sen. (Dr.) Khalwale. On a point of order, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. I thank Sen. Haji for responding about the police stations. However, there were issues I raised on forensic investigations which he has not reacted to.

Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, there was a time we were told in this country that they will put up a forensic laboratory. When are we going to get a forensic laboratory so that it can assist the police? Secondly, there is the issue of criminals on bond.

Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, it is court bond. It seems to be an issue because some of these criminals are said to be out on bond and are committing crimes. Could he clarify whether that is an issue? I also sought the motive because we need to set the record...

Sen. Haji, when do you think you can give the further Statement? I also want to remind you that there are some documents you were going to table, but you have not done so yet. You said that at the commencement of your Statement. You indicated that you are tabling...

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Mr. Speaker, Sir, I have several Statements to issue. One of them was requested by Sen. Ndiema. I do not see him here. The other one was requested by Sen. Munyes. I will read it out and hand it over, with your permission.

Mr. Speaker, Sir, on 11th July, 2013, Sen. Munyes requested for a Ministerial Statement on disaster preparedness and management by both national and county Governments. The Senator requested to be informed of which level of Government, between national and county, takes primary responsibility with regard to matters relating to disaster...

Mr. Speaker, Sir, in response to the question raised by my brother, Sen. Munyes, if he was carefully following the Statement I gave, I said there are two ways of handling disasters in the country. One is done by the national Government and the other by the county governments. As...

Mr. Speaker, Sir, disaster is just disaster whether it affects two or ten people. Therefore, any disaster that cannot be managed by the county government has to be taken care of by the national Government. With regard to Sen. (Prof.) Lonyangapuo, my answer to this is still the same. The...

Mr. Speaker, Sir, the statement was sought by Sen. Ndiema.

Mr. Speaker, Sir, I want to make a general statement under Standing Order No.42. AMENDMENTS TO THE NATIONAL POLICE SERVICE ACT WITHOUT REFERENCE TO THE SENATE Mr. Speaker, Sir, the Committee on National Security and Foreign Relations, a week ago, invited the police authorities to shed some light on what...

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Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I beg to give notice of the following Motion:- THAT, noting with concern that during the rainy season, Counties along the Tana River experience frequent flooding that causes displacement of many people and destruction of food and cash crops as well as loss of irrigation engines...

Hoja ya nidhamu, Bw. Naibu Spika.

Hoja ya nidhamu yangu ni kwamba; je, ni sawa kusema kwamba ngozi ya mnyama aliyekufa itolewe halafu iuziwe watu? Hicho ni kitu haramu!

Bw. Naibu Spika, nafikiri butchery zote za Kenya na sheria za nchi hii zinasema kwamba wanyama lazima wachinjwe; na kama hawakuchinjwa, ni haramu! (Laughter)

Hoja ya nidhamu, Bw. Naibu Spika.

Mwenzangu anaweza kudhibitisha vipi kwamba Waislamu ni asili mia 15? Ni vizuri alete ushahidi wa kutosha au aondoe hayo maneno yake.

Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I beg to move the following Motion:- THAT, noting with concern that during the rainy season, Counties along the Tana River experience frequent flooding that causes displacement of many people and destruction of food and cash crops as well as loss of irrigation engines and other...

Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, first and foremost, I wish to really thank my colleagues for enriching the Motion and their valuable contribution. Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, as we know, water is life. Therefore, it will be very sad and discouraging if water should also become the cause of death and...

On a point of order, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir.

Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, is the hon. Member in order to say that we have been written off, yet he is standing here contributing as a Senator? Secondly, this matter – although we do not agree with it – is already before the Supreme Court and, therefore, it is really...

On a point of order, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir.

Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, he should tell us whether he is deaf or not. What I have said is already in the HANSARD and, therefore, it is really disrespect to refer to my position as a provincial commissioner. I am a Senator here and I can say many things about...

On a point of order, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. (Laughter)

Is the hon. Senator in order to correct a ruling by the Chair? Is he in order?

Mr. Speaker, Sir, I beg to issue a Statement on behalf of the Senate Majority Leader. Sen. Orengo requested a Statement in regard to the status of Migingo Island following the recent incident where a confrontation was reported between some administration police and the Uganda police officers. The hon. Senator...

Mr. Speaker, Sir, he must be here.

Mr. Speaker, Sir, I am waiting for your direction.

Yes, Mr. Speaker, Sir.

Mr. Speaker, Sir, I apologise. I was trying to say I was waiting for your direction.

Mr. Speaker, Sir, the hon. Senator who requested for this Statement is also not here.

Mr. Speaker, Sir, the Statement was sought by Sen. Murungi on the issue of miraa.

Mr. Speaker, Sir, Sen. James Orengo, requested for a Statement with regard to the status of Migingo Island following a recent incident where a confrontation was reported between some administration police and Uganda police officers. The hon. Senator requested to be informed of the position of the Government regarding the...

Mr. Speaker, Sir, first, to respond to the question by Sen. (Prof.) Anyang’-Nyong’o on why Ugandan authorities have been belligerent in spite of the fact that various measures have been put in place to try and resolve the issue of Migingo Island, I agree with him that this matter has...

Mr. Speaker, Sir, I know the police are following up this case. They are trying to trace him because he is hiding somewhere. One of these days, he will resurface and they will be able to arrest him. I will even advise them to use the current technology to reach...

Mr. Speaker, Sir, I withdraw and apologise. Naomba msamaha. Our citizens in Migingo Island are being protected. As I said earlier, there are already police officers on the island. They are giving our fishermen the protection they require, both individually and in their fishing undertakings. As long as they do...

Sen. Kiraitu Murungi requested for an official statement from the Government on;

Mr. Speaker, Sir, regarding the question raised by my worthy friend, Sen. Murungi as to whether miraa contains cathinone or not, I am neither a scientist nor a doctor. So, I am not able to answer. But the answer that was given to me is that it does contain it....

Mr. Speaker, Sir, in view of the fact that there is reorganization of Ministries, for me to be able to give a good and adequate answer, I will require a week from next week.

Mr. Speaker, Sir, in view of the seriousness and the security implications of this matter, considering that the statement requests are quite loaded, I would like to be given two weeks to answer comprehensively. REVENUE ALLOCATIONS TO COUNTIES

Mr. Speaker, Sir, I want to congratulate Sen. Halima for being a nationalist Senator. Others are asking about their homes while she is asking about something that concerns all Kenyans. This will be answered on Wednesday, next week without any delay.

Much obliged, Mr. Speaker, Sir. TARMACKING OF KAPENGURIA-KAPIPICH-KAPSAIT- KAPSANGAR-ITEN ROAD

Mr. Speaker, Sir, I am a bit surprised because we do not want this House to be turned into a House of copying others. It was only yesterday that this issue was being discussed. Precedence had been set, where Chairmen of Committees have been answering question. I think that it...

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Mr. Speaker, Sir, I beg to give notice of the following Motion:- THAT, noting with concern that the pastoralist areas in the country which are mostly arid and semi-arid continue to lag behind other areas in development due to persistent drought and livestock diseases that decimate livestock which are the...

On a point of order, Mr. Speaker, Sir. With great respect to Sen. Orengo, I think he is not older than me and I do not expect his memory to evaporate. I would like to inform him that that gentleman was killed in front of the Parliament and not inside...

Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, the Motion for which I have given notice this afternoon intends to address the blunder which was made by Sessional Paper No.10 of The Deputy Speaker (Sen. Kembi-Gitura): Order, hon. Senator! My understanding of the procedure is that you need to move the Motion by reading...

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Mr. Speaker, Sir, I beg to give notice of the following Motion:- THAT, noting with concern that the pastoralist areas in the country which are mostly arid and semi-arid continue to lag behind other areas in development due to persistent drought and livestock diseases that decimate livestock which are the...

On a point of order, Mr. Speaker, Sir. With great respect to Sen. Orengo, I think he is not older than me and I do not expect his memory to evaporate. I would like to inform him that that gentleman was killed in front of the Parliament and not inside...

Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, the Motion for which I have given notice this afternoon intends to address the blunder which was made by Sessional Paper No.10 of The Deputy Speaker (Sen. Kembi-Gitura): Order, hon. Senator! My understanding of the procedure is that you need to move the Motion by reading...

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On a point of information, Mr. Speaker, Sir.

Can you include miraa also?