Mohamed Abass Sheikh

Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. I also want to join my colleagues in supporting the report of the mediated version of the Division of Revenue Bill. I commend the Committee on Mediation for the good work they have done. However, I have concerns. We expected more money than what...

Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I do not mind giving her one minute.

Madam Temporary Speaker, I want to join my colleagues in supporting the Statement by Sen. Hamida Kibwana. Sen. Abass, were you allowed to take the Floor? Yes, Madam Temporary Speaker. I gave one minute to Sen. Tabitha Keroche, the Senator for Nakuru County. Okay, proceed. Madam Temporary Speaker, I want...

Thank you, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir. I also join the other members to support the Report. First, I commend the committee for the excellent work they have done. Visiting 80 water companies is not an easy thing, knowing the resources available in this Senate. Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, water is...

Mr. Speaker, Sir, thank you so much. I wish to contribute to the Consideration of the National Assembly Amendments to the County Governments Additional Allocations Bill (Senate Bills No.19 of 2024) . Our counterparts have not been very serious on these issues. The funds for the Senate have already been...

I am ready.

Thank you, Hon. Speaker, Sir. I beg to lay the following Paper on the table of the Senate, today, Tuesday, 15th October, 2024- Report of the Intergovernmental Relations (Amendment) Bill, 2024, Senate Bills No12 of 2024. (Sen. Abass laid the document on the Table)

Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. Waziri, congratulations on the appointment. My name is Abass Mohammed, the Senator for Wajir, and I chair the Committee in charge of Devolution. There is a big concern about the delay in the release of funds to counties. It takes long, sometimes four to five...

Mr. Speaker, Sir, I beg to lay the following Papers on the Table of the Senate today, 1st October, 2024- STATE OF MARKETS IN BUNGOMA COUNTY STATE OF MARKETS IN VIHIGA COUNTY ALLEGED SECURITY CONCERNS RAISED BY THE DEPUTY GOVERNOR OF TRANS NZOIA COUNTY Sen. Abass, you are just supposed...

Mr. 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 its inquiry into the allegations on personal security concerns raised by Hon. Philomena Kapkory, Deputy Governor, Trans Nzoia County, laid on the...

Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir for the opportunity. I also want to join my colleagues in supporting the Statement from Sen. Cherarkey. This matter is very weighty and, in most instances, and in most counties, the human resources management is very poor. It is at the discretion of governors and...

Thank you, Madam Temporary Speaker. I would also like to join my colleagues in congratulating hon. Miano on her appointment. Mine is a concern on the human-wildlife conflict. Madam Cabinet Secretary, as you are aware, the conflict is rampant now as a result of the grazing lands shrinking. We are...

Mr. Speaker, Sir, I rise pursuant to Standing Order No.56 (1) (b) to make a statement on the activities of the Standing Committee on Devolution and Intergovernmental Relations for the period commencing April to August, 2024. Mr. Speaker, Sir, during the reporting period, the committee held 32 sittings in which...

The committee is currently considering a legislative proposal on amending the County Governments Act, 2012, to provide definite roles of the Office of the Deputy Governor to clarify and streamline the responsibilities of the said office.

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 18th September,...

Sen. Munyi Mundigi, proceed.

Mr. Deputy Speaker, please protect me, I am losing time. (Loud consultations)