Farhiya Ali Haji

Sen. Farhiya Mr. Speaker, Sir, I beg to lay the following Papers on the Table of the Senate today Wednesday, 4th May, 2022. The Annual Report of the Office of the Registrar of Political Parties for the financial year 2020/2021. REPORTS ON FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF VARIOUS COUNTY FUNDS/ COMPANIES

Sen. Farhiya Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir, for allowing me to join you and my colleagues in condoling with the family of His Excellency, the former President of this country, Hon. Mwai Kibaki. The first time I engaged in politics was 2002, prior to President Kibakis’ election. As colleagues in...

Sen. Farhiya Thank you, Mr Temporary Speaker, Sir. I normally sit in this House most of the time. From what I have observed, if we say we need to have physical sittings, we may never get a quorum to transact any business in this House. Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, you...

Sen. Farhiya On a point of order, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir. I want to remind our senior counsel that when he puts blame on Jubilee Government, let him know that his co-principal is the Deputy President of the country. I just wanted to remind him of that.

Sen. Farhiya Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, I would like the senior counsel to listen to me because I also want to comment. I find it a bit strange that somebody would want to take the perks and benefits that come with a position but they do not want to take...

Sen. Farhiya Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, I beg to move the following Motion: THAT, pursuant to Standing Order 159, the amendment of the National Assembly to the Mental Health (Amendment) Bill (senate Bills No.28 of 2020) be now considered. Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, I thank the National Assembly for dispensing...

Sen. Farhiya Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, I beg to reply. First and foremost, I wish to thank Sen. Kasanga for not only moving and sponsoring this Bill, but also following up diligently through to the National Assembly and ensuring that this Bill comes back quickly with amendments. That is a...

Sen. Farhiya Thank you, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir. I beg to move that The Sugar Bill (National Assembly Bills No.68 of 2019) be now read a Second Time. The Bill was published on 2nd October, 2019, passed by the National Assembly and referred to Senate on 29th November, 2021.The principal...

Sen. Farhiya On a point of order, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir.

Sen. Farhiya Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, I want to let my Senior Counsel know that agriculture is fully devolved. That is why it is important to elect a governor who can make a difference to the lives of the people and not try to apportion blame to the national Government...

Sen. Farhiya Madam Temporary Speaker, I thank you for giving me this opportunity. We all sympathize with Kenyans who are experiencing the fuel crisis. However, the shortage has also brought another dimension. There were people who were using platforms claiming that the fuel and food prices are brought about by...

Sen. Farhiya Keep my time.

Sen. Farhiya Madam Temporary Speaker, I have a problem with the people who are saying that the fuel crisis and the hike in fuel prices are brought about by the Government but refuse to acknowledge that it is a global crisis to do with the Ukraine- Russia crisis. That is...

Sen. Farhiya Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I wish to join you in congratulating the delegation from Machakos for coming here to benchmark with the Senate because, as we know, the Senate is of high standard with many professionals. It is the House that accommodates the highest number of Senior...

Sen. Farhiya Senator, your microphone is off. Yes, now you are on.

Sen. FarhiyaI am happy about the Bill because it obligates county governments to play a role. When the two levels of government are involved and have a role to play, then this industry will mushroom and it will be of benefit to all Kenyans.Mr. Temporary Speaker, according to this Bill,...

Sen. Farhiya Madam Deputy Speaker, I beg to lay the following papers on the Table of the Senate today, 23rd March, 2022: REPORT ON THE COUNTY RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT BILL (SENATE BILLS NO. 45 OF 2021) REPORT ON THE DIVISION OF REVENUE BILL (NATIONAL ASSEMBLY BILLS NO. 8 OF 2022)

Sen. Farhiya Madam Deputy Speaker, I beg to lay the following Papers on the Table of the Senate today 23rd March 2022- March 23, 2022 SENATE DEBATES 3 Sen. FarhiyaReport of the Standing Committee on Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries on the Irrigation (Amendment) Bill (National Assembly Bills No. 12 of...

Sen. Farhiya Thank you, Madam Deputy Speaker, for giving me this opportunity. I wish to thank the Senate Committee on Health for their Report. Many things that have been said in this Report. Most of them are to do lack of knowledge on how to do this or that. I...

Sen. Farhiya Madam Temporary Speaker, I beg to lay the following Papers on the Table of the Senate, today, 2nd March, 2022- Report of the Auditor-General on the financial statement of Kilifi County Ward Scholarship Fund for the year ended 30th June, 2020. Report of the Auditor-General on the financial...

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Sen. Farhiya Madam Temporary Speaker, I want to congratulate Sen. Halake for having thought of this important Statement. Cyber-crime and data insecurity in the country is rising. Data and privacy is a constitutional right of everyone. This technology is exposing even the social being of the citizens. I hope you...

Sen. Farhiya Madam Temporary Speaker, I beg to report that the Committee of the Whole has considered The Special Needs Education Bill (Senate Bills No.44 of 2021) and seeks leave to sit again tomorrow.

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Sen. Farhiyadestitute elderly persons above the age of 65 years to cater for their subsistence needs; NOTING THAT the beneficiaries receive a monthly stipend of Kshs2,000 delivered every two months through appointed payment agents, and also entitled to medical insurance through the National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF); CONCERNED HOWEVER THAT...

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Sen. FarhiyaIn my county, for example, there is a lot of land where they can do desert rides. The way they do it in Emirates. We have a very unique giraffe with nice colours in Wajir as well.In Garissa, there is also some unique antelopes called, “Hirola.” It is not...

Thank you. Finally, the Chairperson of the Committee, Sen. (Dr.) Ali.

Thank you, Madam Deputy Speaker. I thank Sen. Cherargei for that statement. The Ministry and Committee concerned will try their best to make sure that these questions are answered and if they are not, those guys will take proper responsibility and we shall bring them before the Committee on Tourism,...

Sen. Farhiya Mover, proceed.

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Sen. Farhiya Thank you Madam Temporary Speaker, for giving me this opportunity. I thank Sen. (Dr.) Musuruve for making us aware of this day. Social justice is important and critical for survival of this country and all the other nations in the world. I will pick on one critical issue...

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Sen. Farhiya Thank you, Senator. Next order. REPORTS ON FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF VARIOUS COUNTY EXECUTIVES/ASSEMBLIES/FUNDS/COMPANIES February 22, 2022 SENATE DEBATES 23 Sen. Farhiya Report of the Auditor General on the financial statement of Embu County Executive Car Loan and Mortgage (Committee Members) Scheme Fund for the year ended 30th June,...

Thank you, Senator. Next order. NOTICE OF MOTION RECOGNIZING AND APPRECIATING THE ELDERLY BY COUNTY GOVERNMENTS February 22, 2022 SENATE DEBATES 24

Sen. Farhiya Sen. Cherargei, if I heard her correctly, she said “some of those who supported”. Proceed, Sen. Farhiya.

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Sen. Farhiya What is it, Sen. M. Kajwang?

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