Mohamed Abass Sheikh

Sen. Chesang, go back to the Bar and do what is required of you according to the Standing Orders. (Sen. Chesang walked to the Bar and bowed to the Speaker)

With those few remarks, I beg to support this Bill With those few remarks, I beg to support this Bill

Yes, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir.

Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I commend the Cabinet Secretary for coming all the way. It shows how committed and serious he is in this business. Thank you for that.

Yes, Mr. Deputy Speaker Sir. I am asking two questions: One is that in part (b) of the Question on the progress of work repair and the cost, the Government is spending Kshs250 million shillings on the repair of the five towers that collapsed. These same towers had been given...

Yes, Mr. Deputy Speaker Sir. I am asking two questions: One is that in part (b) of the Question on the progress of work repair and the cost, the Government is spending Kshs250 million shillings on the repair of the five towers that collapsed. These same towers had been given...

Sen. (Dr.) Lelegwe Ltumbesi, two minutes. The Cabinet Secretary for Energy and Petroleum (Hon. Chirchir): Thank you for that clarification. As an answer to this question, let me pick up one example of Marsabit County where we are picking all the power from Loiyangalani and taking it all the way...

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

Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, for giving me the opportunity. This is a good Bill.

Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, we need to have a clause where a county gives money to these facilities from the common coffers. We need to train employees on how manage this programme. Some members of staff are not well-schooled. They might have accountability issues and most of them are locals....

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 refurbishment and...

Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I beg to lay the following Paper on the Table of the Senate, today, 20th September, 2023- REPORT ON THE APPLICATION OF THE CONFERMENT OF CITY STATUS TO THE MUNICIPALITY OF ELDORET

Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I beg to give notice of the following Motion- THAT, the Senate adopts the report of the Standing Committee on Devolution and Intergovernmental Relations on the application for conferment of city status to the Municipality of Eldoret laid on the Table of the Senate today, Wednesday,...

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

Sen. Abass, proceed and conclude. (Laughter)

Let me conclude my three minutes.

Yes, very important issues. 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? Finally, the Bill is saying that the communities are unable to comprehend what carbon credit entails.

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...

Mr. Speaker, Sir, I am actually disappointed because you are being very selective when giving a chance for Members to talk. I am really disappointed.

This 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.

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...

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

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 for Wajir...

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 county, as...

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 afforestation program...

Thank you, Deputy Speaker, Sir. I thank the Cabinet Secretary for the good responses she has given. I come from Wajir County, which is 56,000 Square Kilometres and it is a landlocked area. There is no river that flows; there are temporary flowing streams. However, the land is endowed with...

Thank you. Let us go to Question No.

Very well. Next order.