George Khaniri

Sen. Khaniri Order! I have given a directive. Do you comply or not? Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, I withdraw knowing well that we are all thieves.

Sen. Khaniri Mr. Speaker, Sir, I am not a Member of the Committee; I am the one who sought the Statement. This Statement has been appearing on the Order Paper continuously for the last six weeks since we started this session. On several occasions, the Speaker has given firm instructions...

Sen. Khaniri Mr. Speaker, Sir, I have a strong feeling that the chairman is not taking this matter seriously. On three occasions, he was in the House. When we got to Statement Time, he walked out. I even brought it to the attention of the then Chair, the Deputy Speaker,...

Sen. Khaniri Mr. Speaker, Sir, I wanted to ask exactly what Sen. Okong’o has asked. After the very lengthy ruling or Communication that you made, you have ruled that the Senate will consider the Physical Planning Bill (2015) at an appropriate date. This Bill was processed through the National Assembly...

Sen. Khaniri Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I register my complaint to the Chairperson that Statements (g) and (i) which I sought from the Chairperson of the Standing Committee on Finance, Commerce and Budget, have been on the Order Paper for the last four weeks. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I remember...

Sen. Khaniri Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, the Chairman of the Committee on Finance, Commerce and Budget deliberately walked away. He has done the same thing today. He was here a little while ago and when we got to the order of statements, he walked out. He is not treating this...

Sen. Khaniri Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I thank the Chairman of the Committee on Land and Natural Resources for the answer that he has given. In the county which I come from, there are multinationals which own large tracts of land. There are several public schools within those large tea...

Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I thank the Chairman of the Committee on Land and Natural Resources for the answer that he has given. In the county which I come from, there are multinationals which own large tracts of land. There are several public schools within those large tea estates. In...

Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I am glad to hear that the Chairman had promised that there would be a waiver of fees. The trouble with many schools in the former Western Region is that the former owners of some of the pieces of land are individuals. In Trans Nzoia County,...

Order, Senator!

It is true that the Chairman might have had problems in getting the list compiled from various stations and moreso, from the Ministry of Education, but to my understanding and experience, it is not that difficult to get a certificate or a title deed. All that is required is for...

Order! Proceed,

Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, this is a very critical point because if the chairman of the Committee may recollect, there are many schools that sit on land that was donated by generous members of communities and when these members die, their sons squander family assets, then turn round and demand...

Pope was here, he warned against land grabbing in this country. Could he tell us when the President’s directive that all schools will be issued with title deeds, "regardless", is going to be implemented? Has the national Government set aside sufficient funds for the process of acquiring of title deeds;...

Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I would like the chairperson to find out what is being done to schools built in areas which were initially forests. For example, in Cherangany hills and Embobut forest, we have about eight primary schools and four secondary schools located in areas which were forests. These...

Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I would like the chairperson to tell us the particular process where certain people are authorized to hive off school land. I was in Lenana School and someone wanted to hive off part of that land for building certain amenities. My former primary school was brought...

Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I beg to seek a clarification on the issues of County Land Boards managed by the National Land Commission (NLC) who have the authority to issue title deeds especially when they are dealing with county governments? I have information from my county that there are so...

Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, many schools have sponsors who are mostly religious organisations. Sometimes the land belongs to the community but there is a sponsor. Could the chairperson clarify that when registration is done, what will happen with the sponsor? Will the land be registered under the name of the...

Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I will try my best to respond to all the issues raised starting with the concerns of my brother the Senator for Vihiga who raised this matter first.While acknowledging that my President may have issued an ultimatum, I cannot stand here and say that all the...

Sen. Khaniri On a point of order, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir. When the Chairperson started to answer the questions, he assumed that he is the Cabinet Secretary in charge of Lands and Natural Resources. Is it possible that he is still making that assumption? Order, Sen. Hassan! We have gone...

On a point of order, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir. When the Chairperson started to answer the questions, he assumed that he is the Cabinet Secretary in charge of Lands and Natural Resources. Is it possible that he is still making that assumption? Order, Sen. Hassan! We have gone beyond that....

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Sen. Khaniri Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, the point Sen. (Dr.) Khalwale is raising is constitutional. We, as a House, should take it more seriously than we are. If the “lower” House has breached our Constitution then we should not join them in doing so. As the “upper” House we will...

Sen. Khaniri Madam Temporary Speaker, I beg to give notice of the following Motion:- THAT, pursuant to Standing Order No.177 (3) and 179 (1) , the Senate approves the following Senators nominated by the Rules and Business Committee (RBC) to be

Let us proceed. Next Order. NOTICES OF MOTION APPROVAL OF NOMINATION OF SENATORS TO THE COUNTY PUBLIC ACCOUNTS AND INVESTMENTS COMMITTEE

Madam Temporary Speaker, I beg to give notice of the following Motion:- THAT, pursuant to Standing Order No.177 (3) and 179 (1) , the Senate approves the following Senators nominated by the Rules and Business Committee (RBC) to be March 17, 2016 SENATE DEBATES

Members of the County Public Accounts and Investments Committee (CPAIC):- NOTING OF REPORT OF THE COMMONWEALTH WOMEN PARLIAMENTARIANS’ REGIONAL CAPACITY BUILDING WORKSHOP

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Sen. Khaniri I hope the Member of the Committee on Information, Communications and Technology has taken note of that critical input. March 17, 2016 SENATE DEBATES Sen. Khaniri Madam Temporary Speaker, just to inform Sen. Khaniri, Safaricom Ltd is a public entity largely owned by Kenyans – taxpayers. As much...

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Sen. Khaniri Madam Speaker, allow me to join you in welcoming the delegation from the great County of Vihiga, the county that I represent in this Senate. I would like to note that Vihiga County has taken full advantage of the Speaker’s capacity building programme for counties. You will note...

Sen. Khaniri Madam Temporary Speaker, as you have rightly observed, this matter has been outstanding for quite some time. The Statement was supposed to be issued about a month ago. The Senator for Kisii, who is a Member of that Committee came with a letter from the Cabinet Secretary, giving...

Sen. Khaniri On a point of order, Madam Temporary Speaker. You and I are aware that the usual practice of this House or Parliament is that when you seek for a statement before it is issued on the Floor, they should furnish me with a copy so that I can...

Sen. Khaniri I have just received a copy.

Sen. Khaniri Madam Temporary Speaker, you made your ruling on this matter and I stand by it. However, I want to bring to the attention of the Chairperson of the Committee on Lands and Natural Resources that there are provisions in the Constitution, particularly Article 125 (1) which gives him...

Sen. Khaniri On a point of order, Madam Temporary Speaker. I am not sure that we are on the same page. Statement (h) which was sought by Sen. (Dr.) Khalwale is on pending Bills not disbursement to counties.

Sen. Khaniri Madam Temporary Speaker, I have clarifications to seek but this will await your ruling on the Motion that has just been moved by Sen. (Dr.) Khalwale. We do not think that the Chairman has fully responded to the issues that were raised in the initial request by Sen....

Sen. Khaniri Madam Speaker, allow me to join you in welcoming the delegation from the great County of Vihiga, the county that I represent in this Senate. I would like to note that Vihiga County has taken full advantage of the Speaker’s capacity building programme for counties. You will note...

Sen. Khaniri Madam Temporary Speaker, as you have rightly observed, this matter has been outstanding for quite some time. The Statement was supposed to be issued about a month ago. The Senator for Kisii, who is a Member of that Committee came with a letter from the Cabinet Secretary, giving...

Sen. Khaniri On a point of order, Madam Temporary Speaker. You and I are aware that the usual practice of this House or Parliament is that when you seek for a statement before it is issued on the Floor, they should furnish me with a copy so that I can...

Sen. Khaniri I have just received a copy.

Sen. Khaniri Madam Temporary Speaker, you made your ruling on this matter and I stand by it. However, I want to bring to the attention of the Chairperson of the Committee on Lands and Natural Resources that there are provisions in the Constitution, particularly Article 125 (1) which gives him...

Sen. Khaniri On a point of order, Madam Temporary Speaker. I am not sure that we are on the same page. Statement (h) which was sought by Sen. (Dr.) Khalwale is on pending Bills not disbursement to counties.

Sen. Khaniri Madam Temporary Speaker, I have clarifications to seek but this will await your ruling on the Motion that has just been moved by Sen. (Dr.) Khalwale. We do not think that the Chairman has fully responded to the issues that were raised in the initial request by Sen....

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Sen. Khaniri Mr. Speaker, Sir, I rise pursuant to Standing Order No. 45 (2) (b) to seek a statement from the Chairperson of the Standing Committee on Agriculture, March 9, 2016 SENATE DEBATES Sen. KhaniriIn the statement, the Chairperson should:-

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