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Sen. M. Kajwang’ On a point of order, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I am well aware of the provisions of Part II of our Standing Orders on Statements, particularly Standing Order No.47 (2) that requires a Senator to do a written Statement, at least three hours before Sitting of the House....

Sen. M. Kajwang’ Thank you. Proceed, Sen. Omanga. September 19, 2019 SENATE DEBATES 24 Sen. M. Kajwang’ The Governor had written a letter to the Committee excusing himself from appearing, saying that he had to travel to the USA for an appointment despite the fact that the invitation by the...

Sen. M. Kajwang’ Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. Indeed, it is good news that the Division of Revenue Bill is now being conveyed to the President for assent. May I just inquire the effective date of the Division of Revenue Bill? As far as we are concerned, when we sent...

Sen. M. Kajwang' You can see today the Chair is quire magnanimous for obvious reasons. I think this is the most important legislation that we normally process each year. So, it is important for every Senator to say something. That being the case, the other suggestion is that we go...

Thank you. Hon. Members, I would like to communicate two issues of procedural nature. The first one is to make a quick turn around on speakers. Please, do not press the microphone, but instead use your hands. When you press the microphone, that interface wastes a bit of time. Kindly,...

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You can see today the Chair is quire magnanimous for obvious reasons. I think this is the most important legislation that we normally process each year. So, it is important for every Senator to say something. That being the case, the other suggestion is that we go on with the...

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This time the ―Ayes‖ have it. (An hon. Member spoke off record) It is okay. We can do the same on the other side. Sen. Were, proceed.

Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, for this opportunity. Much has been said about the process and how we have reached here. My hope is that we have taken lessons on what should not to be done next time. The County Allocation of Revenue Bill allocates monies to the counties...

Sen. M. Kajwang’ What is your point of order, Sen. Wambua?

Sen. M. Kajwang’ Order, Sen. Wambua! I do not think the Speaker is being directed by anybody. That is out of order!

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Sen. M. Kajwang’ On a point of order, Mr. Speaker, Sir.

Sen. M. Kajwang’ Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir, I also join you in welcoming Members back from the relatively short recess. In response to the reports that have been tabled by the Senate Majority Leader, Article 229 (7) of the Constitution requires the Auditor-General to table them before Parliament, or...

Sen. M. Kajwang’When I gave the example of the situation we had in Parliament when the President was present, and we held demonstrations in that House, it demonstrates that we have a mature security apparatus and disciplined forces. If it was in another country and the President is embarrassed by...

September 10, 2019 SENATE DEBATES 31 Sen. M. Kajwang’ Kenyan took us to a hotel facility; a club that Her Majesty’s Government has set aside for veterans and members of the disciplined forces who have come from war, who are retired and also those in active service. When you go...

Thank you, Madam Temporary Speaker. I also rise to support this important Motion by our good friend, Sen. Khaniri. Let me first make an observation, that this is action that is long overdue from our Government. I was once privileged to visit a hospital in Texas, the United States of...

Madam Temporary Speaker, when you retreat to your family in this era, where we have cross-cultural marriages, your spouse may end up putting you to task by asking why you did that. These are situations that require us, as a country, to put in place measures that ensure that we...

In this era of terrorism, they are exposed to so many risky situations every day. Most spouses of the military officers keep bidding good bye to their husbands or wives because when they leave in the morning – of course, even all of us – nobody is sure you will...

Sen. M. Kajwang On a point of order, Madam Temporary Speaker.

Sen. M. Kajwang Madam Temporary Speaker, I beg your indulgence. As the Senator for Homa Bay that neighbours Kericho, I beg that you give me just one minute to welcome the girls from Kericho.

Sen. M. Kajwang Madam Temporary Speaker, I have travelled to Parliaments in other counties. When people are seated up in the Gallery, it is a great honor to hear their names and delegation being mentioned on the Floor of the House. I honour the girls who are my neighbours and...

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Sen. M. Kajwang’I wanted to suggest that as the Committee deals with this Statement, we broaden the perspective to look at the different information systems that are being used by counties. IFMIS is just one of them. We also have the Integrated Payroll and Payroll Database (IPPD) that is used...

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Sen. M. Kajwang’ Nakushukuru sana. Kulingana na Kaunti yako unayokilisha hapa, umejaribu sana. (Laughter)

Sen. M. Kajwang’primary oversight and ensure they protect the public resources that were entrusted to them.Somebody somewhere has stolen their cement, sand, iron sheets and Kshs200 million, plus and Kshs13 million that was meant for the bursary. According to the recommendations of the ad hoc Committee of Nandi County Assembly,...

Sen. M. Kajwang' The proposed amendment is not connected with the substance of this Motion and its effect would be to amend the Standing Orders through the Motion. The Standing Orders have a provision for the amendments. Therefore, your amendment is declined.

Sen. M. Kajwang’that our County Public Accounts and Investment Committee did not get sufficient time to look at public accounts and audits in relation to those areas.The officers, in violation did not come face to face to explain what they were doing before the Senate. This is something that has...

Order, hon. Members! Order! Sen. M. Kajwang’ is on a point of order; so, I will not give any other point of order. Proceed. Sen. M. Kajwang’ Thank you, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, for protecting me. I just wanted the Chair to help us understand the way forward, now that...

Thank you, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir. I have heard the distinguished Senator for Kiambu County – who has the most votes in this country - Sen. Wamatangi. He was hosting a high delegation today when they were launching one of the Presidents’ Big Four Agenda, which is manufacturing. I have...

Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, I humbly request the Chair for the Committee on Roads and Transportation to assist. He should be part of ensuring that upgrading most of the roads in Nandi County to bitumen standards is done. I believe in his Committee. I hope that he will visit those...

Thank you, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, I wish to take this opportunity to thank---

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

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Sen. M. Kajwang’Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I have indicated that this Report is available on the online platform. Since Members are competent to read the Report, I will only cover about five issues. The other Members of the Committee will support me on the other issues.In the past five years,...

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Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I beg to move and request Sen. Olekina to second. Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir.

Nevertheless, well done, Sen. M. Kajwang’. (Sen. Olekina stood up in his place)

Order, Sen. Olekina. (Sen. Olekina resumed his seat) (Interruption of debate on Motion) COMMUNICATION FROM THE CHAIR DIRECTIONS ON WITHDRAWAL OF BILL

Order, Senators! Concerning the THE PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES (AMENDMENT) BILL (SENATE BILLS NO.1 OF 2019) July 24, 2019 SENATE DEBATES 40

(Bill deferred) ADOPTION OF THE CPAIC FIDUCIARY RISK REPORT ON AUDIT ISSUES FOR FYS 2012/13 TO 2015/16

Proceed, Sen. Olekina.

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Sen. M. Kajwang On a point of order, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir.

Sen. M. Kajwang Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, is it in order for the Senator for Kericho to mention the name of Sen. M. Kajwang in a sentence that includes gambling and Kamari when I am a renowned Adventist, an upright citizen, a father, a husband and a man who does...

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Sen. M. Kajwang’ Very well. Next let us hear from the Chairpersons. We were not doing very well, timewise. I will, therefore, defer one of the Statements; the one by the Chairperson of the Committee on Roads and Transport on request by the Chairperson.

Process that within the structures of the House. That does not take away what I have just said; that it is very important and we can have the CS come before us. When the Select Committee is appropriately set up, they will take over that process at that point. Thank...

Very well. Next let us hear from the Chairpersons. We were not doing very well, timewise. I will, therefore, defer one of the Statements; the one by the Chairperson of the Committee on Roads and Transport on request by the Chairperson. ACTIVITIES OF THE COMMITTEE ON ROADS AND TRANSPORTATION

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Sen. M. Kajwang’ On a point of information, Mr. Speaker, Sir.

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Sen.M. Kajwang’Planning, IPPD is supported by the Ministry of Labour and Social Protection and LAIFOMS is not supported by anyone.When we had the Governor for Kirinyaga County, who in her past life was involved in setting up these automated systems at the national and county level, she confirmed that support...

Sen. M. Kajwang’of the information economy, they have been placed under the Ministry of Sports and Culture. Despite its placement under that Ministry, I encourage the Committee – which I am also a Member – to ensure that the KNLS Act is also devolved so that we push those services...

Just give him one more minute. Sen. M. Kajwang’ Thank you, Madam Temporary Speaker. The Governor of the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has flagged out some of these technology-based lending services and financial service providers as one of the biggest risks in the financial landscape. I, therefore, encourage the...

I believe the Committee has noted that because I also saw it. I think it is very important for us to have some of the clarity that is demanded of the Committees.