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Sen. Kivuti Mr. Speaker, Sir, we have consulted on this matter and I did talk to the honourable Senator and informed him that the Ministry is doing some paperwork that will be presented to the Committee for onward transmission to Sen. Mutula Kilonzo Jnr. I request that we be given...

Sen. Kivuti Mr. Speaker, Sir, I was referring to the one on boundaries, because my colleague, Sen. Mutula Kilonzo Jnr., has actually requested for four Statements so far, and we have already issued two. As I speak, my deputy has already given a timeline on December 5, 2013 SENATE DEBATES...

Sen. Kivuti Mr. Speaker, Sir, the answer to that question was forwarded to the Senator, because we got it from the Ministry; but we did not agree on when to table it. But we can table it in the next sitting of this House.

Sen. Kivuti Mr. Speaker, Sir, maybe there might have been some small confusion because the response from the Ministry of Lands contained more than one answer. What I did is that we made copies for all the people who had asked the statements pertaining to land; that included Sen. Kiraitu...

Sen. Kivuti Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I know I supported that Motion on polythene papers, and we did write to the Ministry of Environment, Water and Natural Resources. I very much support that idea of having an environmentally friendly Kenya, but there have been some delays in getting the...

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

Sen. Kivuti Mr. Speaker, Sir, the problem is that Sen. Mutula Kilonzo Jnr. has confused the issues. This other question came before and was ready last week. It is only that the second question which he asked---

Sen. Kivuti Much obliged, Mr. Speaker, Sir.

Sen. Kivuti Mr. Speaker, Sir, we interrogated the issues which were required in the petition for Mwea Irrigation Scheme and I can report that we have been collaborating with Sen. Karaba on several issues which have been emerging since the petition was made, particularly the issue of development of water...

Sen. Kivuti Much obliged, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I do not wish to imagine that we have any differences with Sen. Karaba because we actually consulted.

Sen. Kivuti On a point of order, Mr. Speaker, Sir.

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Sen. Kivuti Mr. Speaker, Sir, we are going to look into the matter. I do not want to envisage how much investigation we need. I agree it is a weighty issue and it is a national concern. My Committee will look into it. Maybe, we can report how far we...

Sen. Kivuti On a point of order, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I am still concerned about the questions that have been raised by Sen. (Dr.) Zani and the casual way that we treat the small arms issues. We know that we can mop up small arms by giving amnesty. However, there...

Sen. Kivuti Mr. Speaker, Sir, I will take up the matter with my Committee and the Ministry of Lands and Housing. Therefore, I request to bring the Statement in two weeks time.

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Sen. Kivuti I am much obliged, Mr. Speaker, Sir.

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Sen. Kivuti I am much obliged, Mr. Speaker, Sir.

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Sen. Kivuti Mr. Speaker, Sir, I stand guided. First, I do not think that Petition was presented to this House three months ago. The period is much shorter than that. But that is not to say that the delay is warranted. The Petition concerned three Ministries because rice farmers raised...

Sen. Kivuti Mr. Speaker, Sir, I did not come with the Petition with me to the House. But I have reason to believe that, ordinarily, a Petition should take at least 90 days. Mr. Speaker, Sir, I beg your indulgence. We need your guidance on this matter. Nonetheless, I have...

Sen. Kivuti Mr. Speaker, Sir, thank you for the advice. I had indicated earlier that I sought your guidance and, at the same time, I had indicated to the petitioner that it is not even in my interest, both as the Chair of the Committee and as a colleague, to...

Sen. Kivuti Most obliged, Mr. Speaker, Sir.

Sen. Kivuti Mr. Speaker, Sir, I stand guided. First, I do not think that Petition was presented to this House three months ago. The period is much shorter than that. But that is not to say that the delay is warranted. The Petition concerned three ministries because rice farmers raised...

Sen. Kivuti Mr. Speaker, Sir, I did not come with the Petition with me to the House. But I have reason to believe that, ordinarily, a Petition should take at least 90 days. Mr. Speaker, Sir, I beg your indulgence. We need your guidance on this matter. Nonetheless, I have...

Sen. Kivuti Mr. Speaker, Sir, thank you for the advice. I had indicated earlier that I sought your guidance and, at the same time, I had indicated to the Petitioner that it is not even in my interest, both as the Chair of the Committee and as a colleague, to...

Sen. Kivuti Most obliged, Mr. Speaker, Sir.

Sen. Kivuti Hon. Senators, you are not interested in this answer so that you are able to interrogate it. Kindly consult quietly so others can listen. (Loud consultations)

Hon. Senators, you are not interested in this answer so that you are able to interrogate it. Kindly consult quietly so others can listen. Sen. Kivuti Thank you, Madam Temporary Speaker. Let me proceed. October 10, 2013 SENATE DEBATES October 10, 2013 SENATE DEBATES October 10, 2013 SENATE DEBATES Sen....

Madam Temporary Speaker, I am sorry that when the Chairman started issuing the statement, I was out doing a Press conference on a matter of grave national importance. However, I have listened to the latter part of his presentation, which unfortunately, to me, looks like an extraction from a thesis...

looking for are simple and direct answers to issues that affect farmers. The Kenya Government is the single largest shareholder, at 23 per cent, in Mumias Sugar Company. What is he doing to the criminals who are running Mumias Sugar Company and have caused it to come down on its...

Madam Temporary Speaker, I border Migori which is a producer of sugar. But I will also be producing sugar soon in Homa Bay County. I have a lot of interest. Madam Temporary Speaker, first, I want to thank the Chairman for a thesis that is well researched. But if I...

Madam Temporary Speaker, I do not come from the sugar growing areas, but I was very impressed by the answer which has been given by the Chairman of that Committee. He has done a lot of research and I would like to encourage other Chairmen to do similar research. Madam...

Sen. Kivuti On a point of order, Madam Temporary Speaker. Is the Minister aware that--- (Laughter)

On a point of order, Madam Temporary Speaker. Is the Minister aware that---

Which Minister are you addressing?

Madam Temporary Speaker, I have promoted him because he looks like one. Madam Temporary Speaker, is the Chairman aware that actually what is now the core of the Jubilee Government, was at one time the Minister for Agriculture and Minister for Finance and should have addressed this issue a long...

Sen. Kivuti Hon. Senators, you are not interested in this answer so that you are able to interrogate it. Kindly consult quietly so others can listen. (Loud consultations)

Hon. Senators, you are not interested in this answer so that you are able to interrogate it. Kindly consult quietly so others can listen. Sen. Kivutireceivership and Muhoroni Sugar Company also in receivership. This was on 14th October, 2010.(ii) On 28th November, 2012, the Minister for Finance discussed the report...

Madam Temporary Speaker, I am sorry that when the Chairman started issuing the statement, I was out doing a Press conference on a matter of grave national importance. However, I have listened to the latter part of his presentation, which unfortunately, to me, looks like an extraction from a thesis...

What is he doing to the criminals who are running Mumias Sugar Company and have caused it to come down on its knees, and still walk around in this country?Madam Temporary Speaker, secondly, there is the issue of the presence of Kenya in COMESA. What is the Government doing to...

Madam Temporary Speaker, I border Migori which is a producer of sugar. But I will also be producing sugar soon in Homa Bay County. I have a lot of interest. Madam Temporary Speaker, first, I want to thank the Chairman for a thesis that is well researched. But if I...

Madam Temporary Speaker, I do not come from the sugar growing areas, but I was very impressed by the answer which has been given by the Chairman of that Committee. He has done a lot of research and I would like to encourage other Chairmen to do similar research. Madam...

Sen. Kivuti On a point of order, Madam Temporary Speaker. Is the Minister aware that--- (Laughter)

On a point of order, Madam Temporary Speaker. Is the Minister aware that---

Which Minister are you addressing?

Madam Temporary Speaker, I have promoted him because he looks like one. Madam Temporary Speaker, is the Chairman aware that actually what is now the core of the Jubilee Government, was at one time the Minister for Agriculture and Minister for Finance and should have addressed this issue a long...

Sen. Kivuti Mr. Speaker, Sir, whereas the Government of Kenya spends so much money in collaboration with the Government of Uganda to do the survey work, could the responder clarify how much money has been spent, so far, on the demarcation works to establish the Kenyan boundaries? He should also...

Sen. Kivuti On a point of order, Mr. Speaker, Sir. The Senator has not addressed my issue.

Sen. Kivuti On a point of information, Madam Temporary Speaker.