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Sen. Karaba Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I wish to also thank Sen. Hassan for coming up with this Motion. When the names appeared in the newspapers, I was wondering why Sen. Hassan was in that position because I know what he is worth in this House. If you remember, in...

Sen. Karaba Mr. Speaker, Sir, pursuant to Standing Order No.225 (3) , I wish to present a Petition on behalf of the Council of Elders of Kirinyaga Mihiriga Kenda, which is the Kikuyu name for the nine clans. The Kikuyu’s comprise of nine clans, totaling ten clans. At that time,...

Sen. Karaba Order, Sen. Kanainza! Orders do not go forth and back. They only go one way. (Laughter) May 13, 2015 SENATE DEBATES Sen. Karaba security, but only to realise that they can arrest one of us in the name of Sen. (Prof.) Lonyangapuo. That is a big shame.

Senators, take note also that we should not be repetitive.

Mr. Speaker, Sir, we have known Sen. Lonyangapuo as a peacemaker. So, it was very unfortunate for him to be arrested for what he has not done. This incident shows that security in Parliament premises is wanting. When you walk on the corridors, even on the floor where your office...

Order, Sen. Kanainza! Orders do not go forth and back. They only go one way.

Sen. Karaba It is so ordered. What is it, Sen. Mugo? Is it a point of order?

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Sen. Karaba Mr. Speaker, Sir, I wish to report that the Cabinet Secretary is having a meeting with stakeholders about the same---

Sen. Karaba I apologize, Mr. Speaker, Sir. But I am from a very crucial undertaking.

Sen. Karaba Mr. Speaker, Sir, I said that the Cabinet Secretary is right now holding a meeting on the same subject. He assured me that as soon as he is ready with the Statement, it will be tabled here this week.

Sen. Karaba Mr. Speaker, Sir, I thought I was clear when I stated that I am just from the Cabinet Secretary’s (CS’s) Office. I had gone to see whether I could get the answer which I was supposed to table here today. However, they are still engaged in a meeting...

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Sen. Karaba 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...

Mr. Speaker, Sir, I sought a Statement on the issue of county staff pensions management from the Chairperson of the Committee on Labour and Social Welfare. This Statement is long overdue; it was due two months ago and he has not responded. Could I get an indication as to when...

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.

It is so ordered. The Statement shall be issued in one week’s time. Proceed, Sen. Sijeny. Next order! (Sen. Musila stood up in his place) What is it Sen. Musila? STATUS OF CASH TRANSFER PROGRAMMES

Sen. Karaba Mr. Speaker, Sir, I will make sure that, that thing is answered as soon as possible. It will be answered within a week.

Sen. Karaba Mr. Speaker, Sir, it will be answered within a week’s time.

Sen. Karaba Mr. Speaker, Sir, I apologise for that. The statement will be answered within a week’s time.

Sen. Karaba Order, Sen. Karaba! You do not expect the Chairperson of the Committee on Land and Natural Resources to be hovering all over the place for a problem that has not been identified. If you want him to visit Kirinyaga, I will be more than happy but you need...

Order, Sen. Karaba! You do not expect the Chairperson of the Committee on Land and Natural Resources to be hovering all over the place for a problem that has not been identified. If you want him to visit Kirinyaga, I will be more than happy but you need to specify...

Mr. Speaker, Sir, I will start by commenting on the point of order raised by Sen. (Dr.) Khalwale. I believe that the HANSARD will bear me witness; I did not say that we need

- I do not think the contractor, after having been chased by the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) would dare go back there because Sen. Sonko was also pursuing the same matter. Sen. Sonko was pursuing that not because of his other team, but because he is the Senator for...

Sen. Karaba Order! I had called Sen. Karaba. What is the problem from there?

Sen. Karaba You do not have the screen. I have it here.

Why did you think so? Sen. Karaba I hope you have it.

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Sen. Karaba Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, for the opportunity to contribute to this important Bill which I support. Let me, first of all, congratulate Sen. Murungi for bringing this Bill to the House. As we are all aware, he is a man of immense experience having been a...

Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, for the opportunity to contribute to this important Bill which I support. Let me, first of all, congratulate Sen. Murungi for bringing this Bill to the House. As we are all aware, he is a man of immense experience having been a lawyer for...

Sen. Karaba Bi. Spika wa Muda, namshukuru Sen. Karaba sana. Kwa kweli yeye ni mwalimu. Hata hivyo hapa hatusomeshani mambo ya Katiba bali tunaelezana hali ilivyo. Hata kama Katiba ilipitishwa, ina matatizo. Matatizo hayatatoweka kwa kuwa Katiba ilipitishwa. Huo ni ukweli lakini matatizo yapo. Huu ndio ukweli wa mambo. Kwa...

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Sen. Karaba Thank you, Madam Temporary Speaker. This is a matter of grave public concern and I share with Sen. (Prof.) Anyang’-Nyong’o that we must escalate this matter from this Motion for Adjournment and ensure that we bring it as a substantive Motion, so that we can follow on the...

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Sen. Karaba Mr. Speaker, Sir, further to the question asked by Sen. Leshore, I concur with Sen. Musila, that the responses we have been getting from this Committee are being plucked from a famous template from which the same answer is being printed. It resembles exactly what was read last...

Mr. Speaker, Sir, further to the question asked by Sen. Leshore, I concur with Sen. Musila, that the responses we have been getting from this Committee are being plucked from a famous template from which the same answer is being printed. It resembles exactly what was read last week on...

Mr. Speaker, Sir, could the Chairperson assure the nation, given the fact that when Arachi was the Acting Inspector General, the country was calm and quiet and there were no incidences, that this is not deliberate sabotage by over 400 senior police officers who were bypassed to pave way for...

On a point of order, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I have listened to the Chairperson giving the answer and I have become very curious about Suguta. She said that cattle rustlers drove livestock into Suguta Valley which is inaccessible. How did they drive the animals into Suguta Valley if it is...

Sen. Obure has raised a very fundamental point. If the bandits can access the Suguta Valley with animals, how would Government officers fail to access the same?

On a point of order, Mr. Speaker, Sir. Further to what my colleagues, distinguished Senators have raised, I want to concur that the report is inadequate, bureaucratic and does not address the issues we are concerned about in Pokot and Turkana. In fact, this is a cut and paste report....

On a point of order, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I would like to enquire from the Chairperson whether the Government as a consequence of the constant attacks by bandits or raiders has put permanent patrols in these areas. If yes, why are they being overwhelmed? Second, coming from the human rights...

Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I would like to share my concern with my colleagues regarding the insecurity that is taking place in Samburu, Turkana and West Pokot.

Order, hon. Senator. Seek a clarification.

Mr. Speaker, Sir, I would like to seek a clarification over my concerns. I would like to know why every time the question of insecurity is brought to the Floor of this House, we are given repeated answers and yet no action is taken. May 6, 2015 SENATE DEBATES

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Sen. Karaba Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, this Petition is long overdue. I would wish that whoever will be answering it, will tell us who these people who are recruiting students are. This is because they are doing so in the name of going out for further studies, to work in...

Sen. Karaba Thank you very much, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, for allowing me to contribute in support of this Motion. This is a very important Motion. It is significant in the sense that it does not require a lot of interpretation, it has been there in the past and we...

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Sen. Karaba Hon. Senators, it is now time to interrupt the business of the Senate. The Senate, therefore, stands adjourned until this afternoon, at 2.30 p.m. The Senate rose at 12.30 p.m. ADJOURNMENT

Hon. Senators, it is now time to interrupt the business of the Senate. The Senate, therefore, stands adjourned until this afternoon, at 2.30 p.m. The Senate rose at 12.30 p.m.

Sen. Karabaat all reasonable times enter upon any land, licence area, permit area or to any premises for the purposes of inspecting such area, premises or workings.We are now bringing in the issue of inspection because the employees of these companies have been complaining for years about poor working conditions....

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Sen. Karaba Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, that is why I said that some years to come we will have to amend the same Acts we are creating because at that time different communities within counties will have realised that they have different minerals which they do not tap. I know...

Sen. Karaba Thank you, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, and Sen. Sang. As I wind up, I thank this Senate for the work that it has done today from morning up to now. We have talked about natural resources and minerals of our country; proceeds that we believe are the future...

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Sen. Karaba Mr. Speaker, Sir, the Statement which was to be issued following a request by Dr. Khalwale was dealt with today by the Cabinet Secretary and his team who happened to be here for a very long time. I presume that the matter was settled unless Dr. Khalwale has...

Sen. Karaba Mr. Speaker, Sir, expect the report on Wednesday, next week.

Sen. Karaba Mr. Speaker, Sir, I had agreed with Sen. (Prof.) Lesan that I will give the answer to him as soon as I get it. This Statement was only dealt with by the CS this morning.

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Sen. Karaba Mr. Speaker, Sir, following your recognition of the delegation from Kisii, you can see that there are other students. I do not know where they are from but we need to recognise them.