Elachi Beatrice Kadeveresia

Sen. Elachi

Sen. Elachi

Sen. Elachi Mr. Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, is the Senate Minority Whip in order to say that we, as the Committee on Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries, know whoever will be the Chairperson of this Committee?

Sen. Elachi Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, I had asked a question and I am very happy to hear the Mover say that they have nobody in mind. I was worried by the manner in which the criterion was set. It is normally a criterion that is not set for Chairmen....

Sen. Elachi Sen. Ong’era, I suggest that you move the amendments, because Sen. Elachi is the drafter of the Bill and that is what is in her mind. She may also not be very interested in making that amendment. So, if you feel that there is a necessary amendment, then...

Sen. Elachi Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, I join a number of the Members who have contributed to this Bill. I support this Bill and congratulate the Mover. We have had a lot of amendment Bills in this House and quite a few concrete Bills of this nature. A country that...

Sen. Elachi Very good. Next order!

It is always good to speak from the dispatch box when you are moving or replying to a Bill. (Sen. Elachi moved to the Dispatch Box) Sen. Elachi Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, first, I thank all the Senators who have contributed and appreciate their input in ensuring that we enhance...

Can you say, I beg to move. Sen. Elachi Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, I beg to move (Putting of the Question on the Bill deferred)

Very good. Next order! COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE THE NATIONAL GOVERNMENT COORDINATION (AMENDMENT) BILL (SENATE BILL NO. 30 OF 2014) THE NATIONAL DROUGHT MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY BILL (NATIONAL ASSEMBLY BILL NO. 42 OF 2013) THE COUNTY RETIREMENT SCHEME BILL (SENATE BILL NO. 25 OF 2014) THE COUNTY ASSEMBLY SERVICES BILL (SENATE...

Sen. Elachi Madam Temporary Speaker, first of all, I would like to thank the Chairman of the Committee on Labour and Social Welfare, the Senator for Kilifi County, Sen. Madzayo for bringing this Bill to this House. I believe it will bring sanity in terms of public appointments and approval...

Sen. Elachi Madam Temporary Speaker, Clause 7 of the Bill indicates that an approval hearing shall focus on a candidate’s academic credentials, professional training and experience, personal integrity and background. I am just trying to expound on it. People should not fear their backgrounds being scrutinized because it was done...

Sen. Elachi Madam Temporary Speaker, finally, I want to thank the Committee chaired by Sen. Madzayo. With this Bill, many Kenyans will feel confident as they go for vetting before county assembly committees. Madam Temporary Speaker, I beg to support.

Sen. Elachi Madam Temporary Speaker, I beg to move:- That the Food Security Bill (Senate Bill No.23 of 2014) be now read a Second Time. Madam Temporary Speaker, this is a historical Bill. This Bill will ensure that, once and for all, we realize solutions to some of the challenges...

Sen. Elachi Madam Temporary Speaker, I meant cash cow. I have said that in many years, we have had different projects where when people see that something is being constituted or established, you will realise that each one of June 30th, 2015 SENATE DEBATES June 30th, 2015 SENATE DEBATES

Sen. Elachi Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I thank the petitioners for having faith in the Senate. My request is that we expeditiously finalise with these Petitions within the given time. That way, we will also settle the disputes that they have within those counties. I would also like to...

Sen. Elachi Mr. Speaker, Sir, I beg to lay the following Paper on the Table of the Senate today, Thursday, 25th June, 2015: The National Government Budget Implementation Review Report; Third Quarter Financial Year 2014/2015. (Sen. Elachi laid the document on the Table) REPORT ON PUBLIC HEARINGS ON THE INTER-GOVERNMENTAL...

Sen. Elachi Mr. Speaker, Sir, I have three Statements to give as requested yesterday. However, I will start with the one about the Business of the Senate for next week. June 25th, 2015 SENATE DEBATES BUSINESS FOR THE WEEK COMMENCING TUESDAY, 30 TH JUNE, 2015

Sen. Elachi Mr. Speaker, Sir, next week, in the RBC, we will ensure that the report appears on the Order Paper. June 25th, 2015 SENATE DEBATES INSECURITY ALONG THE TURKANA AND WEST POKOT COUNTY BORDERS

Sen. Elachi Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, I rise to give a Statement. At the sitting of the Senate held on Wednesday 4th March, 2015, Sen. Mutula Kilonzo Jnr., the Senator for Makueni, requested for a Statement from the Chairperson of the Committee on Land and Natural Resources on Pollution of...

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Sen. Elachi Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, I beg to reply but before that, I will start by thanking all Senators. I have captured various ideas. As a Committee, we will go back and work on them as amendments. They include; the idea of a standardised curriculum, coordination especially at various...

Sen. Elachi Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I beg to lay the following Papers on the Table:- REPORT ON COUNTY ALLOCATION OF REVENUE BILL, 2015 June 24th, 2015 SENATE DEBATES COUNTY GOVERNMENT CEILINGS ON RECURRENT EXPENDITURES FOR 2015/2016 STATEMENTS

Sen. Elachi Mr. Speaker, Sir, I also rise to support this Motion. It is time Members of the National Assembly started reading the Constitution. They need to count June 23rd, 2015 SENATE DEBATES APPROVAL OF MEMBERS TO THE SELECT COMMITTEE ON LEGAL AND CONSTITUTIONAL REVIEW Sen. Elachi

Sen. Elachi

Sen. Elachi Madam Temporary Speaker, pursuant to the provisions of Standing Order No.45, I present the business for the coming week. The Rules and Business Committee (RBC) will meet on Tuesday, 23rd June, 2015 at 12.00 noon to schedule business of the Senate for the week. Subject to further directions...

Sen. Elachi Madam Temporary Speaker, I also take this opportunity to thank delegations from Elgeyo-Marakwet, Siaya and Kwale counties. We hope that the Senate staff will assist them to understand how to do drafting of Bills and Motions as they do their benchmarking. I also hope that they will be...

Sen. Elachi Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, before I table any evidence, he also needs to show us where the government spent its money because he is the one who brought the issue. That is why I defended my Catholic Church. He is the one who claimed that the Catholic Church...

Sen. Elachi Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, if the Catholic Church hears this coming out of the Senate, they will not be happy because I know that every Catholic June 16th, 2015 SENATE DEBATES

Sen. Elachi On a point of information, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir. I would like to thank Sen. Elachi for accepting to be informed. I want to inform her that there is no change by virtue of creating the new Ministry of Water and “something.” The only thing that was added...

Sen. Elachi Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, I stand to support the County Allocation of Revenue Bill, 2015. This is a very important Bill that we have to pass as the Senate that gives allocations for the counties. Most counties are looking forward to this allocation in terms of progress so...

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Sen. Elachi Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, I support this Bill that seeks to apportion revenue available to the 47 county governments. The amount of money that is available to the counties is still a far cry from what the counties require. A figure of Kshs259 billion out of a budget...

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Sen. Elachi

Sen. Elachi Mr. Speaker, Sir, I rise to seek a Statement from the Chairperson of the Standing Committee on Finance, Commerce and Budget regarding the Status and performance of the leather industry, which the Government in 2013 identified as a priority for development. In the Statement, the Chairperson should:-

Sen. Elachi Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I also want to thank the House for giving us the opportunity to be in that team. However, it is time that we also reflected and asked ourselves what clear recommendations we, as a House, would wish to have as we move forward....

Sen. Elachi Madam Temporary Speaker, I beg to report progress; that the Committee of the Whole has considered the Alcoholic Drinks Control (Amendment) Bill (Senate Bill No.5 of 2014) and seeks leave to sit again tomorrow or the next sitting of the Senate. Sen. Elachi seconded. (Question proposed) (Loud consultations)

On a point of order, Mr. Temporary Chairman, Sir. Did you hear what the Whip said? That some Members of this House may have decided to abscond this sitting because of their divergent beliefs on the content of the Bill? Is that not in itself a statement that they are...