Tom Odhiambo Ojienda

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I rise under Standing Order No.53 (1) to seek a Statement from the Standing Committee on Health concerning the status of healthcare service provision in all sub-counties in Kisumu County. Mr. Speaker, Sir, concerns have been raised about the lack of adequate supplies to healthcare facilities...

Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I speak in a special capacity. Let me disclose my interest in this matter. I am the advocate for Kwale Sugar International Company. I must disclose on record that I am the lawyer for Kwale Sugar International Company against Mkopuo Network Awareness. (Loud consultations)

So, I am declaring that I am the lawyer---

Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. I had to declare my interest because Kwale Sugar International Company (KSICO) is my client. More specifically, I handled a case involving Ramisi Sugar Company. I also handled a case against Mkopuo Network Awareness. The respondents lost the case. We won the case before...

Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I have two Statements. OPERATIONALIZATION OF TOWN STATUS CONFERRED TO TOWNS IN KISUMU COUNTY Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I rise according to Standing Order No.53 (1) to seek a Statement from the Standing Committee on Devolution and Intergovernmental Relations regarding the status of operationalization...

Hon. Cabinet Secretary, you may proceed to respond. The Cabinet Secretary for Roads and Transport (Hon. Murkomen) : Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. The total number of farm tractors presented for post-accident inspection are as tabulated below-

Mr. Speaker, Sir, I have a supplementary question to the Cabinet Secretary. This will focus on an area he touched on the role of National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) in the registration of motor vehicles Hon. Senator, just ask your question and let the Cabinet Secretary answer.

It is okay. The Cabinet Secretary has heard your question. Allow him to respond. Okay, thank you. Proceed, Hon. Cabinet Secretary. The Cabinet Secretary for Roads and Transport (Hon. Murkomen) : Mr. Speaker, Sir, we have been undertaking a process of data migration from the platform that we used to...

Mr. 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 various fees introduced by the Human Resource Management Professional Examinations Board (HRMPEB) . In the Statement, the Committee should-

Madam Temporary Speaker, thank you for giving me the opportunity to contribute to the Affordable Housing Bill (Senate Bills No.75 of 2023) . The architecture of the Affordable Housing Bill is founded under Article 43 (1) of the Constitution as set out and it aims to ensure that every Kenyan...

Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. I have just one or two contributions to the BPS. I first thank the Standing Committee on Finance and Budget for tabling this report before the Senate today. It is notable from the BPS that there is an increment of Kshs5.7 billion that will...

Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. I have two Questions to the Cabinet Secretary for Agriculture and Livestock Development, Hon. Linturi. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, my first Question is framed as-

Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I will prefer to move to the next Question 004.

I am satisfied with the response of the Cabinet Secretary on that Question.

Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. Question No. 004 is addressed to the Cabinet Secretary for Agriculture and Livestock Development, and it is in four parts - a) What criteria is used in the appointment and dismissal of Directors and Managing Directors/Chief Executive Officers in State-owned sugar companies in Kenya,...

Proceed, Cabinet Secretary. The Cabinet Secretary for Agriculture and Livestock Development (Hon. Linturi) : Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. I thank the Member for that Question

My point of order is for the Senator for Nandi County not to mislead the House. I was not a Chairman of the East African Law Society, I was a President. That should go on record. I was a President of the East African Law Society and a Vice President...

Hon. Senators, it is now 6.30 p.m. time to adjourn the Senate. The Senate, therefore, stands adjourned until tomorrow, Thursday, 29th February, 2024 at 2.30 p.m. When we resume, Sen. (Prof.) Ojienda will have a balance of three minutes to conclude his contribution. The Senate rose at 6.30 p.m. that...

On a point of order, Madam Temporary Speaker.

I am sure you will not refuse if I am to inform you. Madam Temporary Speaker, I have listened to two contributions, one from the Majority Whip, Sen. (Dr.) Khalwale---

Madam Temporary Speaker, I thank the Senator for Nyamira for informing me. However, my contribution was that the measures that are required to reduce fuel tax and other taxes were not agreed upon. When Sen. Sifuna contributed to this report, he pointed out that the cost of living and other...

Let us listen to him. What is your point of order, Sen. Oketch Gicheru?

Yes, I have evidence. I am aware the Sen. Oketch Gicheru did an audit of the elections. I am also aware that he was an advisor.

Please proceed.

Sen. Miraj, please proceed.

Thank you, Madam Temporary Speaker. In this Third Session of Parliament, it is clear that Senate must clear pending business, which includes Bills. This morning we were discussing Statements submitted to the Committee on National Security and Foreign Relations and most of the Statements have not been attended to. I...

Thank you, Madam Temporary Speaker. Let me come to the Dispatch Box to commiserate with the family of the late Kelvin Kiptum, in solidarity with the Senators for Elgeyo Marakwet and Nandi counties. Running sub-two in the marathon for five times is no mean task. The late Kelvin Kiptum exhibited...

Thank you very much, Madam Temporary Speaker. I also want to spare a few minutes for my colleagues. First, I am very grateful to the people of Nyandarua for giving me an opportunity to come to the Senate. It has been a great Session, especially for those of us who...

Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I rise, pursuant to Standing Order No.53 (1) , to seek a Statement from the Standing Committee on Roads, Transportation and Housing on the state of operational capacity of Kisumu International Airport. In this Statement, the Committee should- TRADE VIABILITY OF KISUMU INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT