Sen. Ali Roba Mr. Speaker, Sir, this is a petition regarding regulation of credit profession that was submitted by CCP Mokaya Magembi Bernard. It is the right of every Kenyan citizen to petition public authorities and Parliament as offered in the Constitution under Articles 37 and 119. Further to the...

Sen. Ali Roba Mr. Speaker, Sir, I beg to lay the following Paper on the Table of the Senate today, Thursday, 7th March, 2024- Report of the Standing Committee on Finance and Budget on the 2024 Medium- Term Debt Management Strategy. March 7, 2024 SENATE DEBATES 10

Sen. Ali RobaMr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, I therefore, request our colleagues from the other divide that we should hold hands together and see things positively. Our critics should embrace the change because change is always painful.The Temporary Speaker (Sen. Wakili Sigei): Sen. Nyamu.

Sen. Ali Roba 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 2024 Budget Policy Statement, laid on the Table of the Senate yesterday, Tuesday, 5th March, 2024, and pursuant to Section 25...

Sen. Ali Roba 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 March 05, 2024 SENATE DEBATES 11 Sen. Ali Robathe status of implementation of the Horn of Africa Gateway Development Project (HOAGDP) and...

Sen. Ali Roba Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I beg to give Notice of the following Motion - THAT, the Senate notes the Report of the Parliament of Kenya Delegation to the 13th Plenary Assembly of the Forum of Parliaments of the Member States of the International Conference on the...

Sen. Ali Roba Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, I beg to move that The County Licensing (Uniform Procedure) Bill (Senate Bills No. 9 of 2022) be now read a Third Time. I propose Sen. Okenyuri to second.

Madam Temporary Chairperson, I beg to move that the Committee report to the Senate its consideration of the Start-up Bill (Senate Bills No.14 of 2022) and its approval thereof with amendments. (Question proposed) (Question put and agreed to) THE PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES BILL (SENATE BILLS NO.7 OF 2023)

Madam Temporary Chairperson, I beg to move, that the Committee report to the Senate its consideration of the Persons with Disabilities Bill (Senate Bills No.7 of 2023) and its approval thereof with amendments. (Question proposed) (Question put and agreed to) THE KENYAN SIGN LANGUAGE BILL (SENATE BILLS NO.9 OF 2023)...

Sen. Ali Roba Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, I beg to move that the House do agree with the Committee on the said report. I propose Sen. Seki to second.

Thank you, Madam Temporary Chairperson. I beg to Move that the Committee do report to the Senate its consideration of the Mung Beans Bill (Senate Bill No.13 of 2022) and its approval thereof with amendments. (Question proposed) (Question put and agreed to) THE START-UP BILL (SENATE BILLS NO.14 OF 2022)

Sen. Ali Roba Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, I beg to report that the Committee of the Whole has considered The County Licensing (Uniform Procedure) Bill (Senate Bills No.9 of 2022) and its approval thereof with amendments.

Sen. Ali Roba Madam Temporary Chairperson, I beg to move, that the Committee report to the Senate its consideration of the Persons with Disabilities Bill (Senate Bills No.7 of 2023) and its approval thereof with amendments. (Question proposed) (Question put and agreed to) THE COUNTY LICENSING (UNIFORM PROCEDURE) BILL (SENATE...

Thank you Madam Temporary Chairperson. I beg to Move that the Committee do report to the Senate its consideration of the County Licensing (Uniform Procedure) Bill (Senate Bills No.9 of 2022) and its approval thereof with amendments. (Question proposed) (Question put and agreed to) THE AGRICULTURAL AND LIVESTOCK EXTENSION SERVICES...

Sen. Ali Roba Madam Temporary Chairperson, I beg to move- THAT the Bill be amended by inserting the following new clause immediately after clause 6- Lapse of approval. Sen. Ali Roba Madam Temporary Chairperson, I beg to move- THAT, the Bill be amended by deleting the schedule and substituting therefor...

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Sen. Ali Roba Mr. Speaker, Sir, I rise pursuant to Standing Order 56 (1) (b) of the Senate Standing Orders to make a Statement on the activities of the Standing Committee on Finance and Budget for the period commencing, 1st July, 2023 to 28th November, November 29, 2023 SENATE DEBATES...

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Proceed, Sen. Crystal Asige.

Sen. Ali RobaHowever, the population other leaders and I represent is predominantly Muslim, and they shy away from accessing any fund that attracts interest because of their faith. The ‘Hustler’ Fund has not been appropriately adapted to address this, so that there are equal opportunities for the population of the...

Sen. Ali Roba Thank you very much, Mr. Speaker, Sir. We have listened for the last two days to issues that have been raised by the County Assembly of Meru and the Governor’s team. As an experienced Governor, I have listened very keenly on issues that touch on the running...

Sen. Ali Roba Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I rise to contribute to this Motion before I decide to oppose or support it. I was privileged to have served in the first impeachment as a Committee Member. Quite sincerely, I hold a favourable view that a committee will do justice...

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This is to incorporate the Kshs425 million transferred to library services for functions in the respective counties.20,155,949 287,286,260 Mandera110,638,298 - 124,723,404 - 13,777,962 2,737,805 141,239,171 Marsabit110,638,298 - 124,723,404 - 2,389,320 5,373,662 132,486,386 Sen. Ali Roba

Sen. Ali Roba[The Temporary Chairperson (Sen. Mumma) in the Chair] THAT the Bill be amended by deleting the First Schedule and substituting therefore the following new schedule – October 12, 2023 SENATE DEBATES 34

Conditional allocations to County Governments from National Government Revenue in Financial Year 2023/24 (Kenya Shillings) FY 2022/23 FY 2023/24 October 12, 2023 SENATE DEBATES 35

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Sen. Ali RobaI direct that the Division Bell be rung for five minutes. THAT Clause 2 of the Bill be amended in the definition of the word “Cabinet Secretary” by inserting the words “matters relating to” immediately after the words “responsible for”. (Question of the amendment proposed) The Temporary Chairperson...

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Sen. Ali Roba We are now on the Equalization Fund (Administration) Bill (Senate Bills No.14 of 2023) . Chairperson.

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DIVISION ELECTRONIC VOTING NOES: Nil. ABSTENTIONS: Nil. October 12, 2023 SENATE DEBATES 66

Sen. Ali Roba Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, future Governors should listen because this is adding funds to counties. I second. (Question proposed) (Question put and agreed)

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DIVISION ELECTRONIC VOTING October 12, 2023 SENATE DEBATES 65 Sen. Ali Roba Migori County; Sen. Olekina, Narok County; Sen. Osotsi, Vihiga County; Sen. Seki, Kajiado County Sen. Tabitha Keroche, Nakuru County; Sen. Thang’wa, Kiambu County; Sen. Wakili Sigei, Bomet County; Sen. Wakoli, Bungoma County; and, Sen. Wamatinga, Nyeri County.

Sen. Ali Roba Division will be at the end. October 12, 2023 SENATE DEBATES 61 Sen. Ali Roba Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I beg to report that the Committee of the Whole has considered the Learners with Disabilities Bill (Senate Bills No. 4 of 2023) and its approval...

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October 12, 2023 SENATE DEBATES 67 Sen. Ali Roba Hon. Senators, we will do the Roll Call voting. I request the Clerk to call the names, so that Senators can vote. Who is the Teller for the “Äyes?” (Sen. Montet Betty and Sen. Nyamu approached the Dispatch Box) Is Sen....

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