Daniel Dickson Karaba

Sen. Karaba Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I will issue that Statement in two weeks’ time.

Sen. Karaba Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I will issue the Statement within two weeks.

Sen. Karaba Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I received the request yesterday after Thursday’s rise of the House. We have already communicated with the Cabinet Secretary and the relevant office. I am sure that the answer will come by the end of this week. As soon as we get it, I...

Sen. Karaba If the answer will not be there by the end of the day, tomorrow, I will walk to his office. If he is not there, then I will report that he is not there. Otherwise we are doing everything possible to make sure that we get the answer...

Sen. Karabamight be forced to import workers and engineers from outside the country. As we have already said in the report, those areas where oil is being discovered should come up with polytechnics which will train engineers who will be hired to work in drilling the oil in the oil...

Sen. Karaba Yes, Mr. Speaker, Sir.

Sen. Karaba Mr. Speaker, Sir, my sympathies go to Sen. Munyes for the ugly incident which took place. Nevertheless, he had asked me for this Statement before the incident took place. The Statement is about a case where some policemen were found teaching pupils in one of the schools in...

Sen. Karaba Mr. Speaker, Sir, the TSC is the one charged with the responsibility of recruitment and posting of teachers. However, it is up to the community itself to make sure that there is tranquility and houses are provided by the community, so that the same teachers can be housed....

Sen. Karaba Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, I wish to assure hon. Senators that this is not casual business that I am handling. I have held meetings with the Secretary to the TSC and his team. I have also had meetings with the other relevant stakeholders, including the university commission. So,...

Sen. Karaba It is okay, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir.

Sen. Karabasuch children, they will be the laughing stock of the society. This is a stigma that we must remove. It can only be done by us. We need to recognize that there is need for us to be closer to these people, so that we can extend love to...

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Sen. Karaba(Motion deferred)Order, Senators! This Motion is deferred to another day.

In my opinion, this is not a county matter. I will, therefore, proceed to put the question. (Question put and agreed to) Next Order! ADOPTION OF REPORT OF STANDING COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION, INFORMATION AND TECHNOLOGY ON RETREATS WITH COUNTY EXECUTIVE MEMBERS IN CHARGE OF EDUCATION AND ICT October 1, 2014...

(ICT) held at the Great Rift Valley Lodge, Naivasha on 11th - 14th September, 2013, Serena Hotel, Mombasa on 17th – 20th October, 2013 and at Continental Resort, Mombasa on 19th – 22nd December, 2013 laid on the Table of the Senate on Thursday, 3rd April, 2014.

(Motion deferred)Order, Senators! This Motion is deferred to another day. ESTABLISHMENT OF NATIONAL AIDS CONTROL COUNCIL OFFICES IN ALL COUNTIES

Sen. Karaba Thank you very much, Mr. Speaker, Sir. It appears like the situation of ASALs, hunger and prolonged drought is a story that has been there for the last so many years; it has been there throughout. What is your question, Sen. Karaba? Sen. Karaba Could the Chairperson note...

Sen. Karaba Thank you, Madam Temporary Speaker, for allowing me to contribute to this Report, which is voluminous and detailed. Such a report should not end up in a dustbin. It should not only be scrutinized by the Committee and the Senate, but also taken to the relevant department in...

Sen. Karaba Madam Temporary Speaker, I beg to move the following Motion which is very close to my heart. THAT, aware that learners with special needs and disabilities in Kenya are faced with serious challenges including inadequate educational institutions, facilities and specialized teachers to cover all levels of September 24,...

Sen. Karaba Mr. Speaker, Sir, much has been said by my fellow Senators, but it is also important to note that tea is not just a crop; it earns money when it has been processed and exported. That is why we need to get more Senators attending that conference. There...

Sen. Karaba Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I have a statement from the Ministry of Education which was sought by Sen. Liza Chelule regarding the constitutionality of the Teachers Service Commission. After going through it with my Committee, we found that it was not satisfying enough to be tabled in...

Sen. Karaba Elizabeth; that is what she is called. She is Sen. Chelule from Nakuru County. She is here. (Laughter)

Sen. Karaba She is Sen. Liz Chelule. Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir.

Sen. Karaba In the next two weeks, on a Thursday; I think that will be better.

Sen. Karaba Yes, Mr. Speaker, Sir.

Sen. Karaba Mr. Speaker, Sir, thank you very much. I can see that my card is now working. One thing we need to note here is that we are dealing with defiant people in the name of governors and they are using the counties to exploit the spoils of what...

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Sen. Karaba Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, she is requesting for a statement. CHALLENGES FACING THE TEACHERS SERVICE COMMISSION

Sen. Karaba Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I will issue this statement after we come back from recess. We only have two days to go and yet this is a very serious statement.

Sen. Karaba Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I will respond the first week after we come back. I do not know when we will come back. When will be come back after recess? (Laugher) The clerks-at-the-Table will note July 23, 2014 SENATE DEBATES Sen. KarabaWe will now go to the final...

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Sen. Karaba Chairman, again like I assigned the Chairman for Education, I am giving you five minutes. SLOW ONGOING CONSTRUCTION OF THE KISUMU-KAKAMEGA ROAD

On a point of order, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I see on the Order Paper today, it is listed that I would be requesting for a Statement from the Chairperson, Standing Committee on Roads and Transport. I made this request two weeks ago and the Chair who was in the House...

Where is the Chair of that Committee? Sen. Obure.

Mr. Speaker, Sir, on behalf of the Chairman of the Committee, I wish to report that on 15th July, 2014, the Committee held a long session with the Principal Secretary, the Director-Generals of the roads Authorities and other senior officers from the Ministry of Roads---

Chairman, again like I assigned the Chairman for Education, I am giving you five minutes.

Mr. Speaker, Sir, the objective of that meeting was to discuss the various issues raised by hon. Senators in this House last week regarding the progress and the status of various infrastructure projects around the country. In particular, we July 17, 2014 SENATE DEBATES

Mikinduri-Maua Road, Kisumu-Kakamega Road, Homa Bay-Mbita Road, Sagana-Kutus- Kerugoya Road, Molo-Olengurueni and several other road projects.Proposals were also discussed regarding the issues which were raised on the Floor last week regarding the safety of pedestrians along the Nairobi-Thika superhighway. The Ministry requested to be given time up to next week...

It is so directed. Next Statement; Sen. Mutula Kilonzo Jnr.

Mr. Speaker, Sir, the Statement has already been requested.

Sen. Orengo. He is not here. That is the end of Statement time. Next Order! THE PUBLIC PROCUREMENT AND DISPOSAL (AMENDMENT) BILL) (NATIONAL ASSEMBLY BILL NO.31 OF 2013)

Who was on the Floor? What is it Sen. Hassan?

On a point of order, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I just wanted to seek clarification from the Chair because this is probably the most ideal time to ask; we approved a Bill on the County Development Boards and it was to be submitted within a week. I heard some anxiety from...

Order, Senator! You cannot use the Floor to be the conveyor of half-truths and completely out of the blues. July 17, 2014 SENATE DEBATES

Sen. Omondi, do you wish to proceed or can we allow another Senator to contribute?

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