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Abass Sheikh Mohamed

Senate

Abass Sheikh Mohamed

County Wajir
Party United Democratic Movement
Status Elected
Term Sep 2022 – Present
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Activity (last 12 months)

Policy focus

  • Questions & Answers41%
  • Statements41%
  • Security & Defense4%
  • Disease Control & Prevention4%
  • Agriculture & Food Security4%
  • Basic Education4%

Biography

Abass Sheikh Mohamed (born 1958 in Wajir) is a Kenyan politician currently serving as a senator for the Wajir County elected on the ticket of United Democratic Movement (UDM) in 2022. He was previously a member of the 11th parliament of Kenya from Wajir East Constituency in Wajir County. He was elected on the ticket of the United Republican Party (URP) with the support of Jubilee Coalition in 2013.

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Current Positions

A member of the 13th Parliament from September 8, 2022 to Present

Performance Scorecard

45.4 / 100 overall performance score
Top 10% of the Senate Ranked 8 of 67
  • Contributions 494 ↓ below avg 21.5/100
    House average: 535.4
  • Bills 2 ↑ above avg 9.5/100
    House average: 1.8
  • Committees 28 ↑ above avg 77.8/100
    House average: 5.5
  • Initiative 13 ↑ above avg 14.1/100
    House average: 7.1
  • Division participation 19 ↑ above avg 95.0/100
    House average: 15.5
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Committee Membership

Committee reports 25

Reports produced by Abass Sheikh Mohamed's committees.

Parliamentary Activity

Abass Sheikh Mohamed has made 6 speeches this year and a total of 512 speeches in the 13th Parliament.

Plenary Contribution 20th November 2024
3 speeches in 2 contributions
Procedural Matter PAPERS LAID
2 speeches

Sen. Abass Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I want to support the statement from Sen. Munyi Mundigi. The police officers in this country live in a pathetic situation. They are poorly paid, housed and most frustrated professionals. Police officers are supposed to live in the best conditions because they protect...

Sen. Abass Thank you, Madam Temporary Speaker. I also join my colleagues in saying that this Bill will not help any Kenyan. The spirit of harambee has been the fundamental cornerstone for this country with regard to development. It is only after the Constituencies Development Fund (CDF) and the other...
Question Time QUESTIONS AND STATEMENTS

Sen. Abass Mr. Speaker, Sir, I wish to ask the Cabinet Secretary whether she is aware that in the far-flung areas of Wajir and Mandera, there is no lands office and people are required to have title deeds, especially the commercial areas and municipalities. They come from Mandera, Wajir, to...
Plenary Contribution 19th November 2024
5 speeches in 1 contribution
Procedural Matter NOTICES OF MOTIONS
5 speeches

Sen. Abass

Sen. Abass Mr. Temporary Chairperson, Sir, I beg to move- THAT the Bill be amended by deleting Clause 3 and substituting therefor with the following new clause –

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Plenary Contribution 13th November 2024
1 speech in 1 contribution
Question Time QUESTIONS AND STATEMENTS

Sen. Abass Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. First and foremost, I join my colleagues to support the Statement by Sen. Essie. This House has discussed issues to do with the disappearance of Kenyans many times. It is a very unfortunate situation. The security of this country is going out of...
Plenary Contribution 30th October 2024
10 speeches in 2 contributions
Procedural Matter CONTRADICTORY STATEMENTS ON THE LOSS OF 367 TITLE DEEDS/SECURITY PAPERS
8 speeches

Sen. Abass Should I proceed?

Sen. Abass Yes, I see.

Sen. Abass No, I am asking the same question. Maybe I can ask later.

Sen. Abass Thank you, Hon. Speaker. I want to know from the Cabinet Secretary why Junior Secondary Schools (JSS) have a big challenge in this country, especially in northern Kenya. My county, Wajir County, has a shortage of teachers.

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Sen. Abass Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir, I would like to ask the Cabinet Secretary if he is aware that in Wajir, there is an acute shortage of teachers, both in the primary and secondary schools. Most of the JSS schools are not fully functional. My question is, as rightly...

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Question Time QUESTIONS AND STATEMENTS
2 speeches

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Plenary Contribution 27th October 2024
1 speech in 1 contribution
Question Time QUESTIONS AND STATEMENTS

Sen. Abass 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...
Plenary Contribution 24th October 2024
4 speeches in 1 contribution
Question Time QUESTIONS AND STATEMENTS
4 speeches

Sen. Abass Madam Temporary Speaker, I want to join my colleagues in supporting the Statement by Sen. Hamida Kibwana.

Sen. Abass Madam Temporary Speaker, I want to support the Statement by Sen. Kibwana. As you are aware, it is not only the Mama Lucy Kibaki Hospital, the situation of health in this country is very difficult and unfortunate. Mama Lucy Kibaki Hospital is situated in Eastleigh, where the highest...

Sen. Abass Yes, Madam Temporary Speaker. I gave one minute to Sen. Tabitha Keroche, the Senator for Nakuru County.

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

Plenary Contribution 23rd October 2024
1 speech in 1 contribution
Question Time QUESTIONS AND STATEMENTS

Sen. Abass 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,...
Plenary Contribution 22nd October 2024
1 speech in 1 contribution
Procedural Matter NOTICES OF MOTIONS

Sen. Abass 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...
Plenary Contribution 15th October 2024
2 speeches in 2 contributions
Procedural Matter PAPERS LAID

Sen. Abass 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)

Question Time QUESTIONS AND STATEMENTS

Sen. Abass I am ready.

Plenary Contribution 2nd October 2024
1 speech in 1 contribution
Question Time QUESTIONS AND STATEMENTS

Sen. Abass 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. October 2, 2024 SENATE DEBATES 15 Sen. AbassThere is a big concern about the delay in the release of funds...
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Bills Sponsored

Abass Sheikh Mohamed has sponsored 2 bills.

The Fire and Rescue Services Professionals Bill, No.55 of 2023 The Fire and Rescue services Professionals Bill, No.55 of 2023

2023
Notes: Source: https://www.parliament.go.ke/sites/default/files/2024-02/The%20fire%20and%20rescue%20services%20Professionals%20Bill%2C%20No.55%20of%202023.pdf
Source: parliament.go.ke active listing

The and Rescue Services Professionals Bill (Senate Bills No. 55)

2023
Stage: Passed. ( Bill referred to the National Assembly for consi…
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Voting Record

12Ayes
6Noes
0Abstain / Spoilt
18Divisions attended

Voting History: 18

Date
Vote
Decision
October 12, 2023
The Social Health Insurance Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 58 of 2023)
Yes
March 14, 2024
Kisii Deputy Governor Impeachment - Grounds 4
No
March 14, 2024
Kisii Deputy Governor Impeachment - Grounds 3
No
March 14, 2024
Kisii Deputy Governor Impeachment - Grounds 2
Yes
March 14, 2024
Kisii Deputy Governor Impeachment - Grounds 1
Yes
August 14, 2025
The County Governments Allocation Bill, 2025 (Committee of the Whole)
Yes
October 17, 2024
Business Laws (Amendment) Bill 2024
Absent
October 29, 2024
Sugar Bill
Yes
October 17, 2024
Rigathi Gachagua Impeachment - Grounds 11
No
October 17, 2024
Rigathi Gachagua Impeachment - Grounds 10
No
October 17, 2024
Rigathi Gachagua Impeachment - Grounds 9
No
October 17, 2024
Rigathi Gachagua Impeachment - Grounds 8
Yes
October 17, 2024
Rigathi Gachagua Impeachment - Grounds 7
Abstained
October 17, 2024
Rigathi Gachagua Impeachment - Grounds 6
Yes
October 17, 2024
Rigathi Gachagua Impeachment - Grounds 5
Yes
October 17, 2024
Rigathi Gachagua Impeachment - Grounds 4
Yes
October 17, 2024
Rigathi Gachagua Impeachment - Grounds 3
Yes
October 17, 2024
Rigathi Gachagua Impeachment - Grounds 2
No
October 17, 2024
Rigathi Gachagua Impeachment - Grounds 1
Yes
March 12, 2024
Affordable Housing Bill 2024
Yes

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