Yusuf Haji

Sen. Haji On a point of order, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir.

Sen. Haji Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, is the hon. Member in order to say that we have been written off, yet he is standing here contributing as a Senator? Secondly, this matter – although we do not agree with it – is already before the Supreme Court and, therefore, it...

Sen. Haji On a point of order, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir.

Sen. Haji Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, he should tell us whether he is deaf or not. What I have said is already in the HANSARD and, therefore, it is really disrespect to refer to my position as a provincial commissioner. I am a Senator here and I can say many...

Sen. Haji On a point of order, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. (Laughter)

Sen. Haji Is the hon. Senator in order to correct a ruling by the Chair? Is he in order?

Sen. Haji Mr. Speaker, Sir, I beg to issue a Statement on behalf of the Senate Majority Leader. Sen. Orengo requested a Statement in regard to the status of Migingo Island following the recent incident where a confrontation was reported between some administration police and the Uganda police officers. The...

Sen. Haji Mr. Speaker, Sir, he must be here.

Sen. Haji Mr. Speaker, Sir, I am waiting for your direction.

Sen. Haji Yes, Mr. Speaker, Sir.

Sen. Haji Mr. Speaker, Sir, I apologise. I was trying to say I was waiting for your direction.

Sen. Haji Mr. Speaker, Sir, the hon. Senator who requested for this Statement is also not here.

Sen. Haji Mr. Speaker, Sir, the Statement was sought by Sen. Murungi on the issue of miraa.

Sen. Haji Mr. Speaker, Sir, Sen. James Orengo, requested for a Statement with regard to the status of Migingo Island following a recent incident where a confrontation was reported between some administration police and Uganda police officers. The hon. Senator requested to be informed of the position of the Government...

Sen. Haji Mr. Speaker, Sir, first, to respond to the question by Sen. (Prof.) Anyang’-Nyong’o on why Ugandan authorities have been belligerent in spite of the fact that various measures have been put in place to try and resolve the issue of Migingo Island, I agree with him that this...

Sen. Haji Mr. Speaker, Sir, I know the police are following up this case. They are trying to trace him because he is hiding somewhere. One of these days, he will resurface and they will be able to arrest him. I will even advise them to use the current technology...

Sen. Haji Mr. Speaker, Sir, I withdraw and apologise. Naomba msamaha. Our citizens in Migingo Island are being protected. As I said earlier, there are already police officers on the island. They are giving our fishermen the protection they require, both individually and in their fishing undertakings. As long as...

Sen. Haji Sen. Kiraitu Murungi requested for an official statement from the Government on;

Sen. Haji Mr. Speaker, Sir, regarding the question raised by my worthy friend, Sen. Murungi as to whether miraa contains cathinone or not, I am neither a scientist nor a doctor. So, I am not able to answer. But the answer that was given to me is that it does...

Sen. Haji Mr. Speaker, Sir, in view of the fact that there is reorganization of Ministries, for me to be able to give a good and adequate answer, I will require a week from next week.

Sen. Haji Mr. Speaker, Sir, in view of the seriousness and the security implications of this matter, considering that the statement requests are quite loaded, I would like to be given two weeks to answer comprehensively. REVENUE ALLOCATIONS TO COUNTIES

Sen. Haji Mr. Speaker, Sir, I want to congratulate Sen. Halima for being a nationalist Senator. Others are asking about their homes while she is asking about something that concerns all Kenyans. This will be answered on Wednesday, next week without any delay.

Sen. Haji Much obliged, Mr. Speaker, Sir. TARMACKING OF KAPENGURIA-KAPIPICH-KAPSAIT- KAPSANGAR-ITEN ROAD

Sen. Haji Mr. Speaker, Sir, I am a bit surprised because we do not want this House to be turned into a House of copying others. It was only yesterday that this issue was being discussed. Precedence had been set, where Chairmen of Committees have been answering question. I think...

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Sen. Haji Mr. Speaker, Sir, I beg to give notice of the following Motion:- THAT, noting with concern that the pastoralist areas in the country which are mostly arid and semi-arid continue to lag behind other areas in development due to persistent drought and livestock diseases that decimate livestock which...

Sen. Haji On a point of order, Mr. Speaker, Sir. With great respect to Sen. Orengo, I think he is not older than me and I do not expect his memory to evaporate. I would like to inform him that that gentleman was killed in front of the Parliament and...

Sen. Haji Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, the Motion for which I have given notice this afternoon intends to address the blunder which was made by Sessional Paper No.10 of July 9, 2013 SENATE DEBATES Sen. HajiThe Deputy Speaker (Sen. Kembi-Gitura): Order, hon. Senator! My understanding of the procedure is that...

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Sen. Haji Mr. Speaker, Sir, I beg to give notice of the following Motion:- THAT, noting with concern that the pastoralist areas in the country which are mostly arid and semi-arid continue to lag behind other areas in development due to persistent drought and livestock diseases that decimate livestock which...

Sen. Haji On a point of order, Mr. Speaker, Sir. With great respect to Sen. Orengo, I think he is not older than me and I do not expect his memory to evaporate. I would like to inform him that that gentleman was killed in front of the Parliament and...

Sen. Haji Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, the Motion for which I have given notice this afternoon intends to address the blunder which was made by Sessional Paper No.10 of July 9, 2013 SENATE DEBATES Sen. HajiThe Deputy Speaker (Sen. Kembi-Gitura): Order, hon. Senator! My understanding of the procedure is that...

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Sen. Haji On a point of information, Mr. Speaker, Sir.

Sen. Haji Can you include miraa also?

Sen. Haji Madam Temporary Speaker, thank you for giving me this opportunity to support this Motion. I want to thank Sen. Murkomen for introducing this Motion at this time. You notice that the Fourth Schedule describes the function of the national Government and functions of the county governments. Allow me...

Madam Temporary Speaker, thank you for giving me this opportunity to support this Motion. I want to thank Sen. Murkomen for introducing this Motion at this time. You notice that the Fourth Schedule describes the function of the national Government and functions of the county governments. Allow me to read...

All standards and measures will be done by the national Government, but the recruitment of teachers will be done by the government although it is done at the county level. What this Motion wants is that we need to devolve construction of infrastructure like classrooms, toilets, water and so on...

Sen. Haji On a point of order, Madam Temporary Speaker. I am raising this point order from the bottom of my heart. I think that it is not in order for us to discuss about the late former President Jomo Kenyatta and also the land ownership of the current President,...

Sen. Haji Mr. Speaker, Sir, it will be remembered that a few weeks ago, Sen. (Dr.) Khalwale sought a Statement on the shuttle visit by His Excellency the Deputy June 13, 2013 SENATE DEBATES Sen. HajiPresident. I am now ready to give this Statement. But, apparently, my brother, Sen. (Dr.)...

Sen. Haji Mr. Speaker, Sir, I am ready now to give the Statement sought by Sen. (Dr.) Khalwale, but apparently, he is appealing that he be given more time to interrogate the Statement. So, I wanted your direction on whether I should proceed or not.

Sen. Haji Absolutely, Mr. Speaker, Sir.

Sen. Haji Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. Mr. Speaker, Sir, question number one was whether the visit to African countries was a State visit or a private function. The visit by His Excellency the Deputy President to the four African countries was a State function. In accordance with Article 147...

Sen. Haji I do not mind, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I can take two more clarifications.

Sen. Haji Mr. Speaker, Sir, to respond to Sen. Hassan Omar, the Statement is given and signed by myself. So it is from me. As to the question raised by Sen. (Dr.) Khalwale---

Sen. Haji Of course! (Sen. Haji stood up in his place)

Sen. Haji Mr. Speaker, Sir, that----

Sen. Haji Mr. Speaker, Sir, I think we should get things right. In the first place, when Sen. (Dr.) Khalwale asked for a Statement, he requested that the Statement be given by the Chairman of the National Security and Foreign Affairs. It will also be recalled that by that by...

Sen. Haji Mr. Speaker, Sir, I got the information required from the Office of the Deputy President. Therefore, it is official and quite in order. So, if I may continue---

Sen. Haji Mr. Speaker, Sir, I was trying to answer the concerns that were raised by Members. However, they are apparently overshooting on our time notwithstanding the fact that with regard to comparative cost, it would not be reasonable to expect the Deputy President to travel to four countries with...

Sen. Haji Mr. Speaker, Sir, I think we should---

Sen. Haji Mr. Speaker, Sir, I think we should be a little bit more considerate and know that travelling alone as a passenger in a commercial flight is quite different from a Deputy President or for that matter a President travelling to another state. It would be embarrassing for any...

Sen. Haji Mr. Speaker, Sir, it is erroneous to say that County Commissioners are there illegally. It is good to note that the court never made an order, it just---

Sen. Haji It is not, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I am trying to---

Sen. Haji Okay, Mr. Speaker, Sir.

Sen. Haji Proceed, Sen. Haji!

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Sen. Haji Mr. Speaker, Sir, it is erroneous to say that County Commissioners are there illegally. It is good to note that the court never made an order, it just---

Sen. Haji It is not, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I am trying to---

Sen. Haji Okay, Mr. Speaker, Sir.

Sen. Haji Mr. Speaker, Sir, I am willing to be informed.

Sen. Haji Thank you, Sen. Haji, for the information. Thirdly, is the question of the amount allocated to the counties. The point is that the National Government will have to create its own administrative structure at the local level whether the officer there is called a County Commissioner or Director...

Thank you, Sen. Haji, for the information. Thirdly, is the question of the amount allocated to the counties. The point is that the National Government will have to create its own administrative structure at the local level whether the officer there is called a County Commissioner or Director of Administration...

come and introduce any amendment if they so wish. When the time comes, we will discuss that matter.On the question of the finances, I need to point out that all the money that is--- I see the Senate Minority Leader is armed with the breakdown of the budget. If you...

Sen. Haji Mr. Speaker, Sir, it is erroneous to say that County Commissioners are there illegally. It is good to note that the court never made an order, it just---

Sen. Haji It is not, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I am trying to---

Sen. Haji Okay, Mr. Speaker, Sir.

Sen. Haji Mr. Speaker, Sir, I am willing to be informed.

Sen. Haji Thank you, Sen. Haji, for the information. Thirdly, is the question of the amount allocated to the counties. The point is that the National Government will have to create its own administrative structure at the local level whether the officer there is called a County Commissioner or Director...

Thank you, Sen. Haji, for the information. Thirdly, is the question of the amount allocated to the counties. The point is that the National Government will have to create its own administrative structure at the local level whether the officer there is called a County Commissioner or Director of Administration...

come and introduce any amendment if they so wish. When the time comes, we will discuss that matter.On the question of the finances, I need to point out that all the money that is--- I see the Senate Minority Leader is armed with the breakdown of the budget. If you...