Roba Ali Ibrahim

Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. Having been the Governor of Mandera County for 10 years, I have realised the spirit of “all of us are equal, but others are more equal than others” at play at the Ministry of Lands, Public Works, Housing and Urban Development. I say that because...

Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. I rise to give my contribution to both Statements starting with the statement by Sen. Onyonka. The issue as described by Sen. Mandago, the problem of pending bills, is an issue that needs to be understood first. A lot of the problems currently faced...

Mr. Speaker, Sir, I rise to support this proposal to have Senate mashinani. The interest of counties is very critical that we are seen as close to the people as possible. That is also going to give an opportunity for our Members of County Assemblies (MCAs) to learn from the...

Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir, I beg to lay the following Paper on the Table of the Senate today, Tuesday, 7th March, 2023- Report of the Joint Sitting of the Standing Committee on Finance and Budget of the Senate and the Departmental Committee on Finance and National Planning of the...

approves the nomination of Dr. Susan Jemtai Koech for appointment to the position of the Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Kenya. approves the nomination of Dr. Susan Jemtai Koech for appointment to the position of the Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Kenya.

Mr. Speaker Sir, I beg to move- THAT, the Senate, adopts the Report of the Standing Committee on Finance and Budget on the 2023 Medium Term Debt Management Strategy laid on the Table of the Senate on Tuesday, 28th February, 2023. The 2023 Medium Term Debt Management Strategy (MTDMS) was...

Thank you, Madam Temporary Speaker and hon. Members for your contribution to the Debt Management Strategy that is being discussed today. This Committee has gone through a number of issues. Some of the issues that have come to light that will make the situation worse is the prevailing drought situation...

Mr. Speaker, Sir, I beg to lay the following Papers on the Table of the Senate today, 28th February 2023- REPORT ON THE 2023 BUDGET POLICY STATEMENT AND MEDIUM TERM DEBT MANAGEMENT STRATEGY THE 2023 BUDGET POLICY STATEMENT

Hon. Speaker, Sir, I beg to give notice of the following Motion- THAT, the Senate adopts the Report of the Standing Committee on Finance and Budget on the 2023 Budget Policy Statement laid on the Table of the Senate today Tuesday, 28th February, 2023, and pursuant to Section 25 (7)...

Yes, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I beg to give notice of the following Motion- THAT, the Senate adopts the Report of the Standing Committee on Finance and Budget on the 2023 Medium Term Debt Management Strategy laid on the Table of the Senate on Tuesday, 28th February, 2023.

Mr. Speaker, Sir, I beg to move the following Motion: THAT, the Senate adopts the Report of the Standing Committee on Finance and Budget on the Budget Policy Statement laid on the Table of this Senate on the 28th February, 2023, pursuant to Section 25 (7) of Public Finance Management...

Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I beg to reply. The BPS document is critical for normal functioning of the Government. We have contacted all the critical stakeholders. The Committees of this House have all given their input. We have received input from 11 Committees. This means that it has been...

On a point of order, Mr. Speaker, Sir. What is your point of order, Sen. Kinyua? Mr. Speaker, Sir, in my understanding of the Standing Orders, it indicates that you have to specify the day.

While you were away for a short break, a few ugly scenarios of exchanges happened, that had to involve leaders such us to come in. We are extremely mature and responsible leaders. Unfortunately, we are all politicians and political interest comes to play from time to time.It is extremely respectful...

Clerk, can you confirm whether we have quorum in the House? (The Clerk-at-the-Table- approached the Chair)

Thank you. Lastly, the National Treasury should comply with the schedule as indicated to make sure that within the remaining few months of the financial year, the two tranches, as promised, should also be realized.There is also need for the Senate and county assemblies to tighten oversight on these funds....

Thank you, Madam Temporary Speaker. I take this opportunity to first extend my gratitude to the Senators for the contribution that they have given to this Motion. It is very important to understand that this money is not a small amount. It includes the Kshs163 million for construction of County...

Mr. Deputy Speaker, I beg to lay the following Paper on the Table of the Senate today,16th February, 2023- Report of the Standing Committee on Finance and Budget on the County Governments Additional Allocation Cash Disbursement Schedule for the Financial Year 2022/2023. (Sen. Ali Roba laid the document on the...

Mr. Deputy Speaker Sir, I beg to give notice of the following Motion- THAT, the Senate adopts the Report of the Standing Committee on Finance and Budget on the County Government Additional Allocation Cash Disbursement Schedule for the Financial Year 2022/23 laid on the Table of the Senate today 16th...

Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir, for giving me this chance and more importantly, for giving the House the opportunity to comment. I humbly and respectively take this opportunity to advise the Governor of Meru County to be humbled by the calling of leadership and understand that it is very weighty....