Mohamed Abass Sheikh

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. Hon. Speaker, I rise pursuant to Standing Order No. 56(1)(b), I make a Statement on...

Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I want to support the Statement by Sen. Chute of Marsabit. As you are aware, they are issuing money for all the contracted works. It is 10 per cent of the initial price. However, this money is supposed to be retained for only one year...

Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. First of all, I commend the CS for the competency in which she has answered her questions. Two, I have a question for the CS. The food distribution is done at sub-counties. Some areas have more sub-counties than others and one sub-county may have more...

Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, I beg to support the Motion. Having intelligent systems for water management is a very crucial thing in this country. This is a country that is water scarce. If you go to most parts of the country, there is no water available. Especially in Nairobi City...

Thank you, Hon. Speaker, Sir. I beg to present the Statement on the recent closure of County Assemblies pursuant to Standing Order 56 (1) (a) of the Senate Standing Orders, to make Statements relating to the matter for which the Committee is responsible; the recent closure of 16 County Assemblies....

Mr. Speaker, Sir, sijamaliza. There is something missing here. (Laughter) Sen. Abass, I hope you are not going to start. No, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I will not start.

Mr. Speaker, Sir, I have heard the issues raised. We will have meetings from tomorrow with the people from the County Assemblies Forum (CAF) in Nakuru. The policies are still on. We will give you a report by next week, God willing. By next week, Wednesday, we expect a Progress...

Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I beg to support the Statement by the Senator for Nandi. I know that is where there is a lot of maize. Therefore, he is also arguing for his farmers. This country has been experiencing food shortage and drought. Therefore, we need to have a...

Thank you, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir. I believe this Motion is moving to the right direction. As you are aware, this Senate represents the entire nation; the 47 counties. Having Senate in the mashinani and starting it from Turkana County is a very good move. Instead of having one Senate...

Thank you, Waziri, for coming. I think much has been said about Turkana. From Turkana all the way to Marsabit and Wajir, we believe that we have a lot of oil than the hydrocarbons like gas. I was told that a huge deposit was discovered in Wajir. What is the...

Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, I wish to support the Motion for adoption of the Report. As you are aware, the Standing Committee on Devolution and Intergovernmental relations visited Tharaka-Nithi County to analyze the situation as reported and found many things had been lacking. Most parts of the county are arid...

Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, I beg to reply that the Senate adopts the report of the Standing Committee on Devolution and Intergovernmental Relations on a Statement sought on the relocation of national Government administrative services from Chuka town to Kathwana county headquarters, Tharaka-Nithi County, laid on the Table of the...

Mr. Speaker, Sir, I beg to support the Petition. What is happening at the TSC is an unfortunate situation. Many teachers have a lot of problems. They are the ones who work in every corner of this country. They work in worst conditions in most distant areas, yet they are...

Thank you, Madam Temporary Speaker. This Bill is very important. I know it was in the 12th Parliament, but did not succeed. I am aware that many Kenyans have lost their money investing with the government. There are many people who went into contract with the Government as suppliers and...

Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, thank you for the opportunity. First and foremost, I want to send my heartfelt condolences to the people of Marsabit and the three families that have lost their loved ones. As you are aware, and as has been said by the Mover, Marsabit has been experiencing...

Mr. Speaker, Sir, I beg to support the Statement on supply of oxygen. As you are aware, supply of oxygen is necessary, especially during emergencies. This is because there are many accidents happening, but oxygen is scarce in most parts of the country. During the COVID-19 pandemic, many Kenyans died...

Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. Waziri, you are aware that the title deed is an important document in this country. Most parts of the country, especially in Wajir, Garissa and Mandera Counties are dealing with issues to do with title deeds. When will the Ministry open offices in these counties...