Henry Kiptiwa Ndiema

Sen. Ndiema Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, while I appreciate the work done by the relevant Committee, I think that for purposes of orderliness, because this is a serious matter, it would be very important that in exercises like this one, these matters are handled well in advance rather than to...

Sen. Ndiema Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I am not apportioning any blame. What I said is that in future, this report should be tabled well in advance.

Sen. Ndiema Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, we had a whole year to do it.

Sen. Ndiema Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, I rise to support the Division of Revenue Bill with the amendments proposed by the Committee on Finance, Commerce and Budget. Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, quick provisions of the Constitution, just like my learned colleague, Sen. Mutula Kilonzo Jnr. had referred to, make it...

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Sen. Ndiema Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I seek your indulgence. The Statement is not ready. I request that I issue it immediately after recess.

Sen. Ndiema Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I may not recall. Maybe, the Senator could be of assistance.

Sen. Ndiema Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, we communicated to the Ministry. Unfortunately, they have not written back.

Sen. Ndiema Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I sought a Statement from my own Committee on the issue of fertilisers for Trans Nzoia County. An answer is ready although the Chairperson of the Committee is not here. We are now in the planting season. With your indulgence, I request if this...

Sen. Ndiema The answer is ready. However, the Statement has not been listed for discussion.

Sen. Ndiema He could give it this afternoon.

Sen. Ndiema Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I cannot answer. That means the Chairperson has to do it himself. We agreed that the Chairperson would handle it.

Sen. Ndiema Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir.

Sen. Ndiema Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. Once again, I want to thank the Committee for coming up with the recommendations on ceilings. As I said, ceilings are necessary at all levels of Government. We cannot operate without ceilings, especially in the counties, in view of the fact that...

Sen. Ndiema On a point of order, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. This morning, I requested for a Statement and you directed that it be issued this afternoon.

Sen. Ndiema Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, it is very urgent.

Sen. Ndiema Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I want to thank the Chairman for that answer which has confirmed that no DAP fertilizer was supplied to Trans Nzoia County this year.

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Sen. Ndiema Madam Temporary Speaker, I support that we adjourn and go for this short recess. As we go on recess, I cannot help but remember that the President addressed a Joint Sitting of this Parliament and told us that the security of this country has improved. He said that...

Sen. Ndiema Thank you, Madam Temporary Speaker. I also support the adjournment of the Senate and also send my sincere condolences to all the bereaved parents all over the country, because these are students who come from all over the country and not just from Garissa. As Kenyans, let us...

Thank you, Madam Temporary Speaker. First, I would like to pass my condolences to the people of Garissa and the Kenyans whose children’s lives have been taken away by ruthless men and women of this world. Madam Temporary Speaker, when we talk about security in this House, the first thing...

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Sen. Ndiema Mr. Speaker, Sir, as you know, next week, we will be going on recess. Once we go on recess without settling this issue, Narok will burn. Is it possible for you to lay it on the Table on Tuesday next week before we go for recess?

Sen. Ndiema Mr. Speaker, Sir, I beg to lay the following Paper on the Table:- REPORT OF THE AGRICULTURE COMMITTEE ON THE PETITION BY SMALL SCALE HOLDER TEA GROWERS FROM MURANG’A COUNTY March 25, 2015 SENATE DEBATES Sen. NdiemaReport of the Committee on Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries on a petition...

Sen. Ndiema Mr. Speaker, Sir, I beg to give notice of the following Motion:- THAT, this House adopts the Report of the Standing Committee on Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries on the high level food security workshop held on 5th to 8th June 2014. March 25, 2015 SENATE DEBATES

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Sen. Ndiema Mr. Speaker, Sir, this petition will give the Senate ample opportunity to look into what is happening because the stoppage of the transmissions by local companies, coming close to the recent Security Bills, has painted a negative image of the country; that, perhaps, we are not so friendly...

Sen. Ndiema Thank you, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir. From the outset, I support this Bill that seeks to reinforce values and principles in the public service. As I support it, I must say it is a bit late; it should have come right at the beginning of the implementation of...

Sen. Ndiema Order, Senator! You are participating in an illegality.

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Sen. Ndiema Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. On the same, I would wish that when he comes, he also comes with the ages of each one of them because there are those who are younger and are receiving money, while those who are “almost being called” are not receiving any...

Sen. Ndiema Mr. Speaker, Sir, I seek your indulgence because the answer to this Statement is not ready. It will be ready on Wednesday next week.

Sen. Ndiema Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. At the Senate sitting held on 17th February, 2015, Sen. (Prof.) Lonyangapuo rose under Standing Order No.45 to request for a Statement from the Chairperson of the Committee on Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries regarding the closure of livestock markets by the Director of...

Sen. Ndiema Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I appreciate the effects of the ban or the effects of the disease on the community. In the event that it has reached a disaster level, it can be addressed by both the county and national governments. This is because disasters are a...

Sen. Ndiema Mr. Speaker, Sir, while I appreciate that West Pokot County has been affected by foot and mouth disease, I know Trans-Nzoia has been affected more than West Pokot County. There is a section in West Pokot County which has not been affected by this disease. The whole of...

Sen. Ndiema In fact, they even got Diammonium Phosphate (DAP) fertilizer. However, for the first time in history, Trans-Nzoia has been discriminated against and has not got any DAP fertilizer as I am talking today. It is unfortunate because rains are just around the corner. Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir.

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Sen. Ndiema Sen. Kisasa, you had eight minutes.