Henry Kiptiwa Ndiema

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Sen. NdiemaOctober 15th , 2015 SENATE DEBATES

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Sen. Ndiema Mr. Speaker, Sir, I am on a point of order. Is it in order for Sen. (Dr.) Machage to go into the debate while you actually said that the merits and demerits will be discussed when the Motion is debated?

Sen. Ndiema On a point of order, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir. Whereas I appreciate what you have indicated, you will note that we had a similar problem yesterday. The Serjeant-at-Arms seemed not to have done the right thing by taking one delegation from our counties to the Speakers Gallery while...

Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, I am a Member of this Committee. I want to congratulate the Chairman of the Committee for the passion that he has shown in first bringing this Motion to the House and conducting the process of investigation of the company. He has done this enthusiastically and...

Sen. Ndiema Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, while I am not sure whether the Constitution really compels a person to vote, I believe if such a law was to come into force, then there should be a provision for abstention. If someone goes to vote, there must be a provision where...

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Sen. Ndiema Chairman of the Roads and Transportation Committee. September 29th , 2015 SENATE DEBATES

Chairman of the Roads and Transportation Committee.

Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I am a Member of the Committee and I want to provide the response on behalf of the Committee in two weeks’ time.

Sen. Ndiema, are two weeks good enough? Sen. Ndiema Mr. Speaker, Sir, I rise pursuant to Standing Order No.45 (2) (b) , to seek a statement from the Chairperson of the Committee on Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries on the declining profits in the tea industry. In the statement, the Chairperson...

On a point of Order, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. Knowing that we are a House of rules and procedures, did you see the way Sen. Emma Mbura crossed the Floor to the other side disregarding all the rules of this House?

Order, Sen. Mbura! Where are you going? You see when a point of order like that is made, you are supposed to sit where you are until it is finished and a direction is given. You do not just rise and go. Will you now do the right thing and...

Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, allow me to ride on the statement by the Senator for Nandi County, mainly because the issue is not just limited to Nandi County, but to many other counties, including yours, and mine that also grow tea. In that statement, could the Chairman also clarify about...

Sen. (Dr.) Khalwale, you are riding on a statement. You have talked about the tea auction board which will be considered by the Committee on Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries. However, if there is any other evidence that you want to give, you will submit it to the Committee.

Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, in conclusion, may I register our objection as a House of equity that farmers in Kenya who are growing the same crop should end up benefitting differently. Why are farmers in Kakamega being paid Kshs40,000 at the end of the year while those in central region...

Those are issues that the Committee will deal with and give a report after which we will debate. Please, proceed Sen. Ong’era.

Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, further to the statement request by my brother, the distinguished Senator for Nandi County, I would also like to know the criteria on which tea bonus is paid. This is because some farmers from some regions, particularly from central region, get paid a lot of money,...

Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, the issue of taxes and levies has been raised before in respect to profits going to farmers. Could a response also be given when responding to Sen. Sang’s request so that we know the impact of the taxes in reducing the profitability of the crop to...

Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I would also like to support and ride on the sentiments that have been expressed by colleagues. I come from a tea growing county and the issues that have been raised are serious. Therefore, I would also like to ask the Chairperson of the Committee on...

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Sen. Ndiema Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir, for giving me the opportunity to join you in welcoming this delegation. From the negative audit reports that we are receiving from the counties, we are more convinced now that the success of devolution will depend on the ability and commitment of the...

Sen. Ndiema Mr. Speaker, Sir, I also join my colleagues in supporting this petition. I know that previously, there was no provision in the law for such remuneration. However, the new Constitution emphasises on redressing historical injustices. I consider this as one of the historical injustices that was meted on...

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Sen. NdiemaSeptember, 15th 2015 SENATE DEBATES

Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, it is true that amongst others, there is a special audit report that was requested for by our Committee on Public Accounts and Investments on the County Government of Trans Nzoia after the members of the public petitioned us. The procedure is that as soon as...