Mohamed Abass Sheikh

Sen. Abass

Sen. Abbas

Sen Abass Mr. Speaker, Sir, I beg to lay the following document on the Table of the Senate, today, Thursday, 21st, October, 2023: Report on Petition: Refurbishment and Expansion of Kajiado Municipality Market. On 27th April, 2023, the Senate received a Petition from Kajiado Municipality Clothes Market Traders on the...

Sen. Abbas

Sen. Abass

Sen. Abass A minute, Sen. Abass. What is your point of order, Sen. Thang’wa? August 31, 2023 SENATE DEBATES 38 Sen. Abass who have trees. Those of us who have no trees should be paid money for carbon credit, so that ---

A minute, Sen. Abass. What is your point of order, Sen. Thang’wa?

Thank you very much, Mr. Speaker, Sir. It was not my wish to interrupt the hon. Senator when he is contributing. However, I am a little bit concerned and would like to have your clarification. For transparency purposes, we require a projection of what you are looking at on our...

Sen. Thang’wa, you are number nine on my screen. Remember, you approached me and said that there was a time you were removed from the system.

Sen. Abass Sen. Abass, proceed and conclude. (Laughter)

Just a minute. Sen. Thang’wa, I was trying to find out how to manage you, but you are bursting the bubble. So, hold your horses. You will get a chance to speak.

Sen. Abass, proceed and conclude. Sen. Abass Let me conclude my three minutes.

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

Sen. Abass wants to give some very key issues affecting his region. Sen. Abass Yes, very important issues.

Sen. Abass What is your point of order, Sen. Veronica Maina? August 31, 2023 SENATE DEBATES 39 Sen. Abass Finally, the Bill is saying that the communities are unable to comprehend what carbon credit entails.

What is your point of order, Sen. Veronica Maina?

Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, we are having a challenge with the system. I have pressed on this system several times, but it is not showing on that display. I have reported it to the Clerks-at-the-Table, but it is still not showing. It needs to be rectified, otherwise, some Senators might...

We have noted that there is a problem from where you are, up to the door because most of the Senators’ names cannot be seen on the screen. That should be rectified, and I hope the relevant office is now aware that some Members are getting injustice. One minute for...

Sen. Abbas

Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, they have taken most of my time. I request for three minutes. The carbon credits payment should be done also for dryland areas, so that they are able to plant more trees. Secondly, the greening of schools should be enhanced for our children to get the...

Sen. Abass

Sen. AbassThis country has a rule of law. The Constitution has allowed elections to take place. In every election cycle, we have problems. However, this should not happen again. The winner should accommodate all and the loser should accept the loss.I thank you.

Sen. Abass Hon. Senators, I have 15 more Senators who wish to contribute. We have long surpassed the one-hour mark. The Mover who was supposed to reply donated his reply time to the Senators who I have just allowed to make contribution. I will, therefore, allow the Mover to reply...

Sen. Cherarkey have a seat please. (Sen. Cherarkey took his seat) Sen. Abass, it is the duty of the Speaker to pick who to speak and that cannot be questioned. Proceed. Sen. AbassMr. Speaker, Sir, with those very many remarks, I beg to reply. I thank you. August 29, 2023...

Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir, for the opportunity. I rise to support the Motion that has been moved by the Senate Majority Leader and seconded by the Senate Minority Leader. When you speak about dialogue, we hear about peace, reconciliation, peace-making and conflict resolution. Far from the fact that we...

Hon. Senators, I have 15 more Senators who wish to contribute. We have long surpassed the one-hour mark. The Mover who was supposed to reply donated his reply time to the Senators who I have just allowed to make contribution. I will, therefore, allow the Mover to reply under one...

Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I want to thank my colleagues who have taken time to comment on this very important exercise. Many shades of opinions have been expressed on this issue that point to the task that is ahead of us. We will try our best as a team...

Mr. Speaker, Sir, with those very many remarks, I beg to reply. I thank you.

Sen. Abass Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. First and foremost, I want to thank the Cabinet Secretary. He is among the few Cabinet Secretaries that always respond to Parliamentary Questions, and he comes in on time. I thank you for that seriousness. My name is Sen. Abass, the Senator...

Sen. Abbas Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I also support the Committee for the good work they have done. I am impressed that CPISFC is doing a good job and the backlog is being reduced. There is lack of information in county issues, especially in the water sector. In my...

Sen. Abass Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. First and foremost, I want to thank the Hon. Cabinet Secretary for the good work that she is doing all over the country. Hon. Cabinet Secretary you are aware that there are certain areas that have a lot of challenge with water and...

Sen. Abass

Sen. Abass Let us now go to the next question. (Sen. Abass spoke off record) What is it, Sen. Abass? Actually, you have been given a very comprehensive answer. It seems she had all the information.

Let us now go to the next question. (Sen. Abass spoke off record) What is it, Sen. Abass? Actually, you have been given a very comprehensive answer. It seems she had all the information. August 2, 2023 SENATE DEBATES 27 Sen. Abass Thank you. Let us go to Question No.

Thank you. Let us go to Question No. STATUS OF GAKUYUINI IRRIGATION WATER PROJECT IN WAMUMU WARD

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Sen. Abass Very well. Next order.

Very well. Next order. INCORPORATION OF INTELLIGENT WATER MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS IN BUILDING PLANS FOR SUSTAINABLE LIVING July 26, 2023 SENATE DEBATES 16

Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I beg to reply. Let me start by thanking my colleagues who contributed a lot in this Motion. They enriched the idea and suggested a way forward that we can embrace as a country, as we face the dangers of climate change. Everybody agreed that...

Sen. Abass Mr. Speaker, Sir, I wish to present to the Senate the activities of the Standing Committee on Devolution and Intergovernmental Relations for the period, 1st April to 30th June, 2023, pursuant to Standing Order No.56. July 25, 2023 SENATE DEBATES 2 Sen. AbassHon. Speaker, I rise pursuant to...