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Sen. Methu Mr. Speaker, Sir, I thank you for allowing me to read this Petition on behalf of Nyandarua Integrated IDPs. It is a Petition to the Senate by the Nyandarua Integrated IDPs concerning delays in compensation and occupation of parcels of land both for their settlement between 2010 and...

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Sen. Methu Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, mine is a related question. It was included by the Senator for Samburu County because we currently share Nyahururu Land Registry. I want to know when the land registry in Ol Kalou will be operational now that the buildings there are complete and we...

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Sen. Methu Thank you, Sen. Mwaruma. Proceed. Sen. (Dr.) Murango.

Sen. Methu Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir, for the opportunity you have accorded to me.

Sen. Methu Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. This question is coming substantively for the second time. The last time the question came up was when the Deputy Speaker was in the Chair. I thought the matter was settled then. June 15, 2023 SENATE DEBATES 41 Sen. MethuThis morning, my Chairman...

Sen. Methu Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir’, for the ruling. I would like to confirm to you that it is not intended to put you to test or hear what your directions will be. I am ready and willing to abide by whatever direction you give. I have always been...

Sen. Methu Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir, for allowing me to welcome the students from Kirinyaga County. Kirinyaga is County number 019 while Nyandarua is County 018. They are very good neighbours. I welcome them on behalf of their Senator, Sen. (Dr.) Murango. I wish them a fruitful visit as...

Sen. MethuPlastic pollution poses a significant threat to human health, sustainable development and the overall well-being of our society. However, it is not a challenge that cannot be overcome.To effectively combat plastic pollution in Kenya, a multifaceted approach that combines legislative measures, public awareness campaigns and sustainable practices is essential....

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Sen. Methu THAT the Bill be amended by deleting clause 14 and substituting therefor the following new clause - Sen. Methu

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Sen. Methu Mr. Chairperson, Sir, I rise to support. This is a transitional Clause to ensure that those who already have licenses to exploit natural resources continue to enjoy the same. The Chairperson (Sen. Kathuri) : Division will be at the end. Clause 18 THAT clause 11 of the Bill...

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Sen. Methu[The Chairperson (Sen. Kathuri) left the Chair] THAT the Bill be amended by deleting clause 14 and substituting therefor the following new clause - June 7, 2023 SENATE DEBATES 33

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Sen. Methu Mr. Temporary Chairperson, Sir, I beg to move- THAT, the Bill be amended by inserting the following New Cluse 5N- Tenure of office of the Director- General. 5N. The Board may terminate the appointment of the Director-General in accordance with the terms and conditions of service for—

Mr. Temporary Chairman, Sir, I wanted to contribute to the previous amendment and not this one. I wanted to say something on the one that has just been concluded. The Temporary Chairperson (

Sen. Methu Mr. Temporary Chairperson, Sir, I beg to move- THAT, the Bill be amended by inserting the following New Clause 5P- Staff of the 5P. (1) The Board may employ such officers, agents and staff June 7, 2023 SENATE DEBATES 43

Sen. Methu Thank you, Mr. Chairperson, Sir, for recommitting Clause 5P. The Senator for Kiambu had sought intervention. He wants to have a Clause that would give the board some sort of leeway to give opportunities to the youth and women in terms of recruitment as has been the case...

Mr. Temporary Chairman, Sir, I stand to support this particular Clause. The original format of the Bill was a bit unclear as to who would enter into those resource sharing benefit contracts. The initiators were the County Executive Committee Member (CECM) in charge of the county treasury together with the...

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Sen. MethuSCHEDULE (s.5J) PROVISIONS AS TO THE CONDUCT OF BUSINESS AND AFFAIRS OF THE BOARD OF THE BENEFIT SHARING AUTHORITY June 7, 2023 SENATE DEBATES 47 Sen. Methu Committees of the Board. 5G. (1) The Board may establish such committees as it may consider necessary for the performance of its...

Sen. MethuThank you Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir. Pursuant to Standing Order No. 153, I beg to move that the Committee of the Whole do report progress on it is consideration of the Natural Resources Benefit Sharing Bill (Senate Bills No.6 of 2022) and seek leave to sit again tomorrow.(Question proposed)(Question...

Division will be at the end. New Clause 5J Sen. Methu Mr. Temporary Chairman, Sir, I beg to move that the Bill be amended by inserting the following New Clause 5J- Conduct of business and affairs of the Board. 5J. The Board shall conduct its affairs in accordance with the...

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Sen. Methu(Bill deferred)We will defer the resumption of debate on that Bill as the Mover is not here.

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Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I beg to move that the Equalization Fund Appropriation Bill (Senate Bills No.3 of 2023) be now read a Third Time.

Who is seconding?

I request Sen. (Dr.) Khalwale to second.

Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I second. (Question proposed) Division will be at the end. Let us go to the next Bill. June 6, 2023 SENATE DEBATES 30

Sen. Methu Thank you for your indulgence, Madam Temporary Speaker. I had two Statements. The first one was on water shortage in Nairobi City County. June 6, 2023 SENATE DEBATES 36 Sen. Methu A County and all of us. We must know what plans the County Government of Murang’a has...

On a point of order!

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Sen. MethuMr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, medical negligence is on the increase. Therefore, Kerugoya County Referral Hospital should be investigated. As a Member of the Committee on Health, I promise to champion that.I thank you.

Sen. Methu Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, you told us to be quoting the Standing Order we think is out of order, and I want to quote Standing Order 101 (3) ; Contents of Speech. It says- “It shall be out of order to use offensive or insulting language whether in...

Sen. Methu Thank you, Madam Temporary Speaker. This is my line Ministry. I am the Chairperson of the Standing Committee on Land, Environment and Natural Resources. I want to portray leadership and the right direction. You have heard the Cabinet Secretary (CS) refer to Nyandarua County, which I represent, in...

Sen. Methu Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, for giving me this opportunity to support this report of the Committee on Devolution and Intergovernmental Relations. I almost fell for the invitation by Sen. Faki to speak in Swahili. However, I know I would have gotten lost midway. Allow me to...

Sen. Methu I have never seen Sen. Wafula raise a point of order. So, I was very shocked and surprised. If it were Sen. Olekina, I would not have stopped because I am used to seeing him raise a point of order. However, Sen. Wafula, I was as shocked as...

Sen. Methu You shall raise your point of order after I am through. I am persuaded by the interventions that have been made by Sen. Olekina and Sen. Faki. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, as a Senate, we are the people that are supposed to protect devolution. We need to form...