Mohamed Abass Sheikh

Sen. Abass Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I rise pursuant to Standing Order No.53 (1) to seek a Statement from the Standing Committee on Labour and Social Welfare regarding the unpaid allowances for Wajir County Government Lands Tribunal Committee and the Municipality Board members. The Lands Tribunal Committee was appointed on...

Sen. Abass Let me just expound on it.

Sen. Abass Sen. Munyi Mundigi, proceed.

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Sen. Abass Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. The Governor has said that the Committee on Devolution and Intergovernmental Relations has tried to intervene in the issue between her and the County Assembly. That is very true. However, I want to put the record straight that there was no one time...

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Sen. Abass Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. It is not right for Members to try and invalidate the committee way, yet the Third Schedule of our Standing Orders provide for both the removal by committee and plenary. It is not right to say or imply before this House that one...

Sen. Abass Mr. Speaker, Sir, I would like to take this opportunity to add my voice to those who have talked about the issue of pending bills in support of the Senator for Bungoma. Pending bills have become a cancer in the counties. Many people are suffering because they are...

Sen. Abass On a point of Information, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir.

Sen. Abass I want to inform Sen. Cherarkey of what is going on in Wajir. Not all of the Assembly is in agreement with the whole process. We appreciate that they are doing an oversight. However, there is some hooliganism in their actions, including breaking the chairs and desks, that...

Sen. Abass Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I beg to move that the Fire and Rescue Services Professionals Bill (Senate Bills No.55 of 2023) , be now read a Second Time. Mr. Speaker, Sir, the principal objective of the Bill is to ensure the delivery of high-quality, professional and standardized...

Sen. Abass Thank you, Temporary Speaker, Sir for your time. I request pursuant to Standing Order No.66 (3) that the putting of the question be deferred.

Sen. Abass Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, this is a very important Bill. It has developed a lot of interest from the Members. I am sure many Members would have liked to contribute. However, I want to take this opportunity to thank the 10 Members who contributed. I, therefore, beg to...

Sen. Abass: Sen. Abass:parts of my county. The Bill gives a lot of responsibility to local content, like the experts in the country and the local communities within that area.There will now be a thorough environmental impact assessment. This is to ensure that we know the kind of things they...

parts of my county. The Bill gives a lot of responsibility to local content, like the experts in the country and the local communities within that area.There will now be a thorough environmental impact assessment. This is to ensure that we know the kind of things they are carrying. They...

Sen. Abass Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I rise to support the Bill. The boda boda sector is very important in this country and in many parts of Africa, especially in East Africa in terms of job creation, access and easy transportation. However, today as you look July 23, 2024...

Sen. Abass Thank you, Madam Temporary Speaker, and I stand to support the Report. From the onset of devolution, there were good intentions from both the national Government and county governments. However, a lot of money has been spent that was allocated to these five counties, but eight years down...

Sen. Abass Mr. Speaker, Sir, I would like to read the Statement on behalf of the Senator for Marsabit County, Sen. Chute. I rise pursuant to Standing Order No.53 (1) to seek a Statement from the Standing Committee on Labour and Social Welfare regarding delayed disbursement of stipend to interns...

Sen. Abass Mr. Speaker, Sir, I would like to join my colleagues in discussing the situation in the country. First and foremost, I would like to send my heartfelt condolences to all the bereaved families. I wish them solace in their hearts. For those who were injured, I wish them...