Henry Kiptiwa Ndiema

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Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I also thank those citizens from Nandi County for finding it fit to petition the Senate. I encourage all citizens in all counties to follow this example. There are counties where mismanagement is occurring, resources are being misused and the public do not know where...

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Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, we had discussed that Wednesday, next week, would be appropriate.

Thank you Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. From what we have heard this afternoon, there is a tendency now in the counties for some form of enforcement groups to be established by governors, and there is need for something to be done. What also comes out is that there is a...

Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, the English language or any other language has a way of borrowing words and metamorphosising and bringing about new words. The “Kanjo” means those council askaris because they are not askaris per se. So, I cannot call them askaris because they are not legally askaris. So...

On a point of order, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. The issue of delays, if not checked, will hamper the business of this House. The issue of quorums in our Committees is becoming a problem. Is it in order, therefore, that we continue forming other committees while those already existing are...

Thank you, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, for allowing me to contribute to this very important Motion. I also want to thank Sen. Adan for donating the time to me, because I have been here this afternoon waiting to contribute. It would have been very disappointing if I left without contributing....

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October 15th , 2015 SENATE DEBATES

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Mr. Speaker, Sir, I am on a point of order. Is it in order for Sen. (Dr.) Machage to go into the debate while you actually said that the merits and demerits will be discussed when the Motion is debated?

On a point of order, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir. Whereas I appreciate what you have indicated, you will note that we had a similar problem yesterday. The Serjeant-at-Arms seemed not to have done the right thing by taking one delegation from our counties to the Speakers Gallery while the other...

Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, I am a Member of this Committee. I want to congratulate the Chairman of the Committee for the passion that he has shown in first bringing this Motion to the House and conducting the process of investigation of the company. He has done this enthusiastically and...

Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, while I am not sure whether the Constitution really compels a person to vote, I believe if such a law was to come into force, then there should be a provision for abstention. If someone goes to vote, there must be a provision where a voter...

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Chairman of the Roads and Transportation Committee. September 29th , 2015 SENATE DEBATES

Chairman of the Roads and Transportation Committee.

Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I am a Member of the Committee and I want to provide the response on behalf of the Committee in two weeks’ time.

Sen. Ndiema, are two weeks good enough? Mr. Speaker, Sir, I rise pursuant to Standing Order No.45 (2) (b) , to seek a statement from the Chairperson of the Committee on Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries on the declining profits in the tea industry. In the statement, the Chairperson should:- THE...

On a point of Order, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. Knowing that we are a House of rules and procedures, did you see the way Sen. Emma Mbura crossed the Floor to the other side disregarding all the rules of this House?

Order, Sen. Mbura! Where are you going? You see when a point of order like that is made, you are supposed to sit where you are until it is finished and a direction is given. You do not just rise and go. Will you now do the right thing and...

Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, allow me to ride on the statement by the Senator for Nandi County, mainly because the issue is not just limited to Nandi County, but to many other counties, including yours, and mine that also grow tea. In that statement, could the Chairman also clarify about...

Sen. (Dr.) Khalwale, you are riding on a statement. You have talked about the tea auction board which will be considered by the Committee on Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries. However, if there is any other evidence that you want to give, you will submit it to the Committee.

Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, in conclusion, may I register our objection as a House of equity that farmers in Kenya who are growing the same crop should end up benefitting differently. Why are farmers in Kakamega being paid Kshs40,000 at the end of the year while those in central region...

Those are issues that the Committee will deal with and give a report after which we will debate. Please, proceed Sen. Ong’era.

Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, further to the statement request by my brother, the distinguished Senator for Nandi County, I would also like to know the criteria on which tea bonus is paid. This is because some farmers from some regions, particularly from central region, get paid a lot of money,...

Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, the issue of taxes and levies has been raised before in respect to profits going to farmers. Could a response also be given when responding to Sen. Sang’s request so that we know the impact of the taxes in reducing the profitability of the crop to...

Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I would also like to support and ride on the sentiments that have been expressed by colleagues. I come from a tea growing county and the issues that have been raised are serious. Therefore, I would also like to ask the Chairperson of the Committee on...

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