Yusuf Haji

Sen. Haji Mr. Speaker, Sir, I apologise, both to the House and my brother, Sen. Musila, for not giving a response today. I got a response which was very unsatisfactory because it did not address the issues that were raised by Sen. Musila. Our subsequent discussions with the Cabinet Secretary...

Sen. Haji Mr. Speaker, Sir, I agree with the sentiments of Sen. Musila. We expected a better response than what I have. I will endeavour, once again, to press the CS to make the response available for me to read here on Thursday, this week.

Sen. Haji Mr. Speaker, Sir, Sen. Obure requested for a response to a Statement regarding the death of Corporal Bernard Okindo Mageto who was allegedly found dead at his station of duty on Friday, 19th June, 2015. The hon. Member particularly sought to be informed on:-

Sen. Haji Mr. Speaker, Sir, I wish to read the statement as follows: On 19th June, 2015, at 2.00 a.m., the Marani Sub-County District Administration Police Commandant (DAPC) Superintendent John Manyara reported to the Divisional Criminal Investigation Officer (DCIO) of a shooting incident at Kegogi Administration Police (AP) Camp involving...

Sen. Haji Mr. Speaker, Sir, the observations made by the Senators who have spoken are legitimate. But I would not like to speculate as to how the bullet went to the roof. It is unfortunate that the officers who investigated this case have the feeling that it as a case...

Sen. Haji Mr. Speaker, Sir, we will communicate the same to the authority concerned, so that if it is possible, independent investigations can be done, notwithstanding the investigation which is being done by the police station. We shall communicate the same to the Government. CRITERIA FOR APPOINTMENT/REGIONAL DISTRIBUTION OF APPOINTMENT...

Sen. Haji Mr. Speaker, Sir, I think the statement that was read by the Vice Chairperson states that over 37,000 drugs for treatment of malaria have been sent to Vihiga and Kakamega counties despite the fact that the population is about 600,000. It is not possible that all those people...

Sen. Haji Mr. Speaker, Sir, I am sorry. I thought that you confused her with me. (Laughter)

Sen. Haji Mr. Speaker, Sir, many a times we have been lamenting about lack of response to statements requests by the Cabinet Secretary, but I think we are the worst enemies of ourselves. Nowadays, Committees are not able to work efficiently because Members are serving more than three or four...

Sen. Haji Order, Sen. Mutula Kilonzo Jnr. More in what respect?

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Sen. Haji Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. It is true that Sen. Murungi was not satisfied with the statement which was given last week. As a result of that, and following, your ruling, my Vice Chairperson and I visited the Cabinet Secretary (CS) for the Ministry of Interior and Coordination...

Sen. Haji Mr. Speaker, Sir, the question of boundary disputes is raging all over the country. As a result of that, the Cabinet Secretary has decided to form a taskforce which will go to all these areas and recommend solutions. As soon as the Cabinet Secretary establishes a taskforce which...

Sen. Haji Mr. Speaker, Sir, I said that he is in the process of forming a taskforce and as soon as he completes, he will take it to the Cabinet Security Committee which will approve it. I said after the approval, that is when they will embark on the work.

Sen. Haji As soon as possible, Mr. Speaker, Sir.

Sen. Haji Mr. Speaker, Sir, the dispute is between Isiolo County and Meru counties. It is true that Meru County is prepared to allocate money for the surveyors to do the work, but unfortunately for unknown reasons, Isiolo County is not willing. It is as a result of that, that...

Sen. Haji Mr. Speaker, Sir, from the discussions that we had with the Cabinet Secretary, I want to assure Sen. Murungi that the matter at hand is being handled through a taskforce that was formed. It is very difficult to resist a request of somebody like my friend, Sen. Murungi....

Sen. Haji Yes, Mr. Speaker, Sir, then, you ordered so. Mr. Speaker, Sir, to answer Sen. Karaba and Sen. Mositet, after the formation of the taskforce, the dispute about boundaries all over the country will be resolved when we meet. There is no discussion between me and Sen. Murungi regarding...

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Sen. Haji Mr. Speaker, Sir, I think what we are dealing here with is hearsay. According to the KWS, when the three were confronted there was an exchange of fire. In the process, unfortunately, two of them died. A magazine with bullets was recovered and one of the poachers ran...

Sen. Haji Mr. Speaker, Sir, without the Senators asking and Sen. Obure is my witness; we summoned the Director of KWS and raised this issue with him this morning. In future, instead of us directing this kind of request for a statement to the Cabinet Secretary, Ministry of Internal Security...

Sen. Haji I have very many of them to respond to but I have a sore throat.

Sen. Haji Sen. Murungi is not here.

Sen. Haji Mr. Speaker, Sir, Sen. (Prof.) John Lonyangapuo requested for a statement regarding the issue of security along the Turkana and West Pokot county borders. The Senator wants to know;

Sen. Haji Mr. Speaker, Sir, I apologize if that is the case. But I can, perhaps, guess that the Ministry is overwhelmed with so many other assignments and statements. There might have been an oversight. Since things are now moving on very well, I want to apologize to my brother.

Sen. Haji Mr. Speaker, Sir, actually I only want to say that it is very encouraging to hear both leaders talking of peace in the area. His suggestion is very good and I hope that we will sit with my friend, the Senator for West Pokot, and do whatever is...

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Sen. Haji Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I requested to contribute to this before you made the decision. I do not know whether my request was displayed on your screen.

Sen. Haji Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I quite agree with you. I pressed the intervention button. So, it is my own mistake. I am sorry.

Sen. Haji Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, you have said whatever I wanted to say; that we should publicize the issue through all media houses, including vernacular stations.

Sen. Haji Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, first of all, my condolences to the bereaved family. We will give the answer on Wednesday, next week.

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Sen. Haji Mr. Speaker, Sir, I rise to seek permission to extend the period given to me to respond to some two petitions presented by Sen. Emma Mbura. One was on the Protection of Kenyan domestic workers in Saudi Arabia and the Middle East. PROTECTION OF FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS OF FISHERMEN...