Daniel Dickson Karaba

Sen. Karaba Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I pressed the button.

Sen. Karaba Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, it is there.

Sen. Karaba Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I have been pressing this thing for a long time. I thought you saw it on your screen. I am rising on a point of order.

Sen. Karaba Yes, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir.

Sen. Karaba Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, thank you for allowing me to say something. The problem with these machines is that sometimes you---

Sen. Karaba On a point of order, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. The Chairperson of the Committee on Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries should liaise with the Chairperson of the Committee on Education, that is me, so that we can see what can be done particularly to students who might leave school...

Sen. Karaba Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries is taking this business for granted. It is sad that they are forgetting that agriculture is the backbone of Kenya’s economy. When they talk about fertilizer distribution, they always talk about central and the north rift, forgetting...

Sen. Karaba No, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. (Sen. Karaba stood up in his place) March 23, 2016 SENATE DEBATES Sen. KarabaOrder, Sen. Karaba! You have said no already.Proceed, Sen. Musila.

Sen. Karaba Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. A petition of this nature had been presented by Kirinyaga residents some time back and the Chair ruled that it should take 60 days. However, the Petition has taken more than three months. I would appeal to you that when such petitions...

Sen. KarabaWhat happens after that? Sen. Karaba Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, it has taken over 200 days. I am expected to respond to the residents of Kirinyaga who are asking what happened to their petition. I hope that this petition will not take the same direction; where it will be...

Sen. Karaba Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, maybe he never understood my intention. I am trying to implore the Chair to make a ruling as to what should happen to a petition once presented by a petitioner. Sen. Karaba, this will be advice to you because I know what you are...

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Sen. Karaba Madam Temporary Speaker, first of all, I want to inform the former Attorney-General that it is not only Kilifi and Vihiga counties that are here; we also have Nyamira County. So, in his contribution, he should have included the three counties; Nyamira, Vihiga and Kilifi counties.

Sen. Karaba Madam Temporary Speaker, I want to congratulate the three counties for finding time to come and see how we do our business. I believe that when they go back home they will carry what they see as good in this Senate and not what they imagine is not...

Sen. Karaba Madam Temporary Speaker, it is very important to note that the discussion in the House is trying to suggest that there is a lot of rot in the counties. Going by what I have heard and what Senators have discussed, it leaves a lot to be desired. We...

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Sen. Karaba Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, I undertake to answer in two weeks’ time after we come from recess. It is also important for Members to note that it is not the Ministry of Education which is charged with the responsibility of installing fire extinguishers. I believe that should be...

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Sen. Karaba I give you a minute.

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Sen. Karaba Madam Temporary Speaker, first of all, I want to inform the former Attorney-General that it is not only Kilifi and Vihiga counties that are here; we also have Nyamira County. So, in his contribution, he should have included the three counties; Nyamira, Vihiga and Kilifi counties.

Sen. Karaba Madam Temporary Speaker, I want to congratulate the three counties for finding time to come and see how we do our business. I believe that when they go back home they will carry what they see as good in this Senate and not what they imagine is not...

Sen. Karaba Madam Temporary Speaker, it is very important to note that the discussion in the House is trying to suggest that there is a lot of rot in the counties. Going by what I have heard and what Senators have discussed, it leaves a lot to be desired. We...

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Sen. Karaba Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, I undertake to answer in two weeks’ time after we come from recess. It is also important for Members to note that it is not the Ministry of Education which is charged with the responsibility of installing fire extinguishers. I believe that should be...

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Sen. Karaba I give you a minute.

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Sen. Karaba Mr. Speaker, Sir, I beg to lay the following Paper on the Table of Senate today, Tuesday 15th March, 2016:- Report of the Standing Committee on Education on the Kenya National Examination Council (Amendment) (No.2) Bill, 2015. (Sen. Karaba laid the document on the Table) Any other Paper...

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Sen. Karaba At least, the Committee is still in existence since there is a Chairman and other Members. In the absence of the Chairperson and the Vice Chairperson - going by the words of Sen. Muthama that the Vice Chairperson was de-whipped - we still have Members of the Committee....

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Sen. Karaba Madam Temporary Speaker, I thought we had first to exhaust all questions and then I make an undertaking on behalf my Committee.

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Sen. Karaba On a point of order, Madam Temporary Speaker.

Sen. Karaba Mr. Speaker, Sir, I beg to lay the following Paper on the Table of Senate today, Tuesday 15th March, 2016:- Report of the Standing Committee on Education on the Kenya National Examination Council (Amendment) (No.2) Bill, 2015. (Sen. Karaba laid the document on the Table) Any other Paper...

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Sen. Karaba At least, the Committee is still in existence since there is a Chairman and other Members. In the absence of the Chairperson and the Vice Chairperson - going by the words of Sen. Muthama that the Vice Chairperson was de-whipped - we still have Members of the Committee....

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Sen. Karaba Madam Temporary Speaker, I thought we had first to exhaust all questions and then I make an undertaking on behalf my Committee.

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Sen. Karaba On a point of order, Madam Temporary Speaker.

Sen. Karaba Mr. Speaker, Sir, I wish to contribute to the last petition. Is that in order or should I do so based on how you have read them?

Sen. Karaba Mr. Speaker, Sir, I prefer that I speak on the issue of the ECDE teachers from Laikipia County. The Committee on Education has already proposed and discussed a Bill on this issue. According to the Bill, the ECDE teachers will be paid by the Teachers Service Commission (TSC)...

Sen. Karaba Mr. Speaker, Sir, I conclude by saying that this issue is well defined in the Bill. We should wait to see what is contained ---

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Sen. Karaba Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, first of all, regarding the case in West Pokot, in my statement, I said that the shortage is not only in West Pokot, it is in the entire country. It stands at 87,000 teachers. The problem is shortage. The key word is “shortage.” So,...

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Sen. Karaba Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. Did you hear the Chairperson confess that she is unable to deliver the CS here? If she is unable, then she should resign as the Chair. Order, Sen. (Prof.) Lonyangapuo. You know some of these titles we carry must reflect on us. She...

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Sen. Karaba Order, Senator! Sen. Kanainza, be brief. Sen. Karaba Mr. Speaker, Sir, I also want to add my voice on the same. Sen. Karaba It might be your maiden speech after---

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Sen. Karaba Hon. Senators, we have come to the end of today’s Business. The House stands adjourned until Tuesday, 8th March, 2016 at 2. 30. p.m. The Senate rose at 5.05 p.m.

Order Sen. Karaba. Do not go that way because you do not seem to know what you are talking about. March 3, 2016 SENATE DEBATES

Disclaimer: This is a First Draft Copy. A final copy will be available once the editorial process is concluded. APPROVAL OF SENATE CALENDAR FOR 2016

Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, most of the Senators have seen the calendar. It sets out the dates when we shall be on Sessions as well as recess. It provides the Senate with a guide to plan for its activities. I beg to move. I request Sen. Kanainza to second.

Thank you Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir. This is a straight forward Motion and I beg to Second. (Question proposed) (Question put and agreed to) COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE THE KENYA NATIONAL EXAMINATIONS COUNCIL (AMENDMENT) BILL (SENATE BILL NO. 7 OF 2015) THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY ATTORNEY BILL, (SENATE BILL...

Disclaimer: This is a First Draft Copy. A final copy will be available once the editorial process is concluded. THE NATIONAL CEREALS AND PRODUCE BOARD (AMENDMENT) BILL (SENATE BILL NO. 15 OF 2015) THE COUNTY LIBRARY SERVICES BILL (SENATE BILL NO. 6 OF 2015) RENEWAL OF MANDATE OF AD HOC...

Disclaimer: This is a First Draft Copy. A final copy will be available once the editorial process is concluded.THAT, the Senate notes the Report of the ACP Parliamentary Assembly and the 29th Session of the ACP-EU Joint Parliamentary Assembly held at the Grand Pacific Hotel, Suva, Fiji from 10th to...

Disclaimer: This is a First Draft Copy. A final copy will be available once the editorial process is concluded. THE MICRO AND SMALL ENTERPRISES (AMENDMENT) BILL (SENATE BILL NO. 12 OF 2015) THE COUNTY STATUTORY INSTRUMENTS BILL (SENATE BILL NO. 10 OF 2015) ADJOURNMENT

Hon. Senators, we have come to the end of today’s Business. The House stands adjourned until Tuesday, 8th March, 2016 at 2. 30. p.m. The Senate rose at 5.05 p.m.

Sen. Karaba Mr. Speaker, Sir, it appears Sen. (Dr.) Zani is not here. We are still waiting for the answer from the Ministry.

Sen. Karaba No, the answer is expected--- I am happy that she is not here. (Laughter)

Sen. Karaba Mr. Speaker, Sir, we are happy that we are not going to be interrogated at this time because the answer is not with us. The answer will be brought next week.

Sen. Karaba Next week, Mr. Speaker, Sir.

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Sen. Karaba Mr. Speaker, Sir, I will make sure it is answered in two weeks’ time.

Sen. Karaba Mr. Speaker, Sir, that question by the Senator for Meru is a question which might attract very many counties in this country. It is better for the Cabinet Secretary (CS) to be summoned here to come and tell us what is happening with the roads. Not many roads...

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Sen. Karaba Sen. Munyes, my record shows that you were to seek a statement. February 25, 2016 SENATE DEBATES ADOPTION OF THE REPORT ON THE MEDIUM TERM BUDGET POLICY STATEMENT 2016 RENEWAL OF MANDATE OF AD HOC COMMITTEE TO INQUIRE INTO THE RIGHTS OF PERSONS IN PRISONS AND BORSTAL INSTITUTIONS

ESTABLISHMENT OF SELECT COMMITTEE TO INVESTIGATE THE CRITERIA USED TO PROFILE AND PAY IDPS

February 25, 2016 SENATE DEBATES

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