21st October 2022 Parliamentary Round up

  • 21 Oct 2022
  • 5 Mins Read
  • 〜 by The Vellum Team
MOTION

·         The appointment of a joint select committee on election of members to the East African Legislative Assembly was moved.

·          Approval of Senators to serve in the county public accounts committee; county public investments and special funds committee; and the committee on delegated legislation.

·         Parking charges in institutions offering essential services to the public.

·          Promotion of mental health facilities for mothers.  

MESSAGES

·         Message from the National Assembly on the appointment of members to the Joint Committee on election of members to the East African Legislative Assembly (EALA).

COMMUNICATION FROM THE CHAIR. 

Message from the President of the Republic of Kenya on parliamentary approval of the nominee for the appointment as Inspector-General of the National Police Service. 

NOTICE

The Senate resolved on October 5, 2022, as follows: 

THAT, pursuant to Standing Order 111 (1), the Senate resolved that debate on a Motion not sponsored by the Majority or Minority Party or a Committee shall be limited in the following manner;

  • A maximum of three hours with not more than 20 minutes for the Mover, 20 minutes for the Majority Party Official Responder, 20 minutes for the Minority Party Official Responder and 15 minutes for each other Senator speaking and that 15 minutes before the time expires, the Mover shall be called upon to reply.  
PETITION 

Petition to the Senate by Mr. Daniel Rakoro and other residents of Mfangano Island in Lake Victoria, Homa Bay County regarding public transport in Lake Victoria between Mfangano Island in Suba Central Sub-county and Mbita. 

PAPERS

Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements of Narok County Executive for the year ended 30th June, 2021.

i.)                 Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements of Narok County Assembly for the year ended 30th June, 2021.

ii.)                Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements of Narok County Assembly Loan & Mortgage Fund for the year ended 30th June, 2021.

iii.)              Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements of Narok County Bursary Fund for the year ended 30th June, 2021.

iv.)             Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements of Narok Water & Sewerage Services Company Ltd for the year ended 30th June, 2021.

v.)                 Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements of Baringo County Executive Mortgage Scheme Fund for the year ended 30th June, 2021.

vi.)              Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements of Baringo County Assembly (Members) Car Loan & Mortgage Fund for the year ended 30th June, 2021.

vii.)            Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements of Baringo County Assembly (Staff) Car Loan & Mortgage Fund for the year ended 30th June, 2021.

viii.)         Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements of Baringo County Assembly Catering & Health Services Scheme Fund for the year ended 30th June, 2021.

ix.)              Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements of Baringo County Older Persons and Persons with Disability Fund for the year ended 30th June, 2021

x.)                Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements of Baringo County Lake Bogoria Community Grant for the year ended 30th June, 2021.

xi.)              Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements of Baringo County Community Wildlife Conservation Fund for the year ended 30th June, 2021.

xii.)            Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements of Baringo County Bursary & Scholarship Fund for the year ended 30th June, 2021.

xiii.)         Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements of Baringo County Emergency Fund for the year ended 30th June, 2021.

xiv.)         Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements of Kirandich Water Company Ltd for the year ended 30th June, 2021.

xv.)            Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements of Kirinyaga County Assembly Mortgage (Members) Scheme Fund for the year ended 30th June, 2021.

xvi.)          Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements of Kirinyaga County Assembly Car Loan (Members) Fund for the year ended 30th June, 2021.

xvii.)        Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements of Kirinyaga County Facility Improvement Fund for the year ended 30th June, 2021.

xviii.)      Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements of Kirinyaga County Alcoholics Drinks & Substance Abuse Control Fund for the year ended 30th June, 2021.

xix.)         Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements of Kirinyaga County Health Sector Service Fund (H.S.S.F) for the year ended 30th June, 2021.

xx.)             Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statement of Kirinyaga County Education Bursary Fund for the year ended 30th June, 2021.

xxi.)          Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements of Kirinyaga Water & Sanitation Company Ltd for the year ended 30th June, 2021.

xxii.)        Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements of Rukanga Water & Sanitation Company Ltd for the year ended 30th June, 2021.

xxiii.)     Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements of Kisii County Veterinary Services Development Fund for the year ended 30th June, 2021.

STATEMENT
 PURSUANT TO STANDING ORDER 52 (1)

The Senator for Garissa County (Sen. Abdul M. Haji, MP) made a Statement concerning the plan by Safaricom PLC to block unregistered SIM Cards by 15th October, 2022.

On 19th October, 2022

MOTION

 Approval of Senators to serve in the County Public Accounts Committee; County Public Investments and Special Funds Committee; and the Committee on Delegated Legislation.

Parking charges in institutions offering essential services to the public.

Promotion of mental health facilities for mothers.

MESSAGE

 Message from the National Assembly on the appointment of members to the Joint Committee on election of members to the East African Legislative Assembly (EALA).

STATEMENTS

a) Pursuant to Standing Order 53 (1)

 i.) The Senator for Taita Taveta County (Sen. Johnes Mwaruma, MP) to seek a statement from the Standing Committee on Land, Environment and Natural Resources concerning the incessant human-wildlife conflict in Taita Taveta County.

 ii.) The Senator for Vihiga County (Sen. Godfrey Osotsi, MP) to seek a statement from the Standing Committee on Health regarding the state of healthcare service provision at the Vihiga County Hospital. iii.) The Senator for Marsabit County (Sen. Mohamed Chute, MP) to seek a statement from the Standing Committee on Energy regarding the status of viability of the Lake Turkana Wind Power project.

 iv.) The Senator for Marsabit County (Sen. Mohamed Chute, MP) to seek a statement from the Standing Committee on National Security, Defence and Foreign Relations regarding the process of acquisition and distribution of relief supplies to Marsabit County.

v.) The Senator for Samburu County (Sen. (Dr.) Lelegwe Ltumbesi, MP) to seek a statement from the Standing Committee on National Security, Defence and Foreign Relations regarding the drought and famine crisis in the Arid and Semi-Arid areas (ASAL).

vi.) Nominated Senator (Sen. Hamida Kibwana, MP) to seek a statement from the Standing Committee on Health concerning circumstances that led to the death of Master Travis Maina at the Kenyatta National Hospital.

vii.) The Senator for Narok County (Sen. Ledama Olekina, MP) to seek a statement from the Standing Committee on Finance and Budget regarding own source revenue collected on behalf of the Narok County Government by the Kenya Airports Parking Services (KAPS), Regional Business Connection Limited (RBC) and any other designated revenue collector.

viii.) The Senator for Tharaka Nithi County (Sen. Mwenda Gataya Mo Fire, MP) to seek a statement from the Standing Committee on Devolution and Intergovernmental Relations regarding the relocation of government/administration services from Chuka Town to Kathwana Town Headquarters in Tharaka Nithi County.

 ix.) The Senator for Tharaka Nithi County (Sen. Mwenda Gataya Mo Fire, MP) to seek a statement from the Standing Committee on Land, Environment and Natural Resources concerning the diversion of rivers originating from Nyambene Hills and Mount Kenya by the locals in the neighboring Meru County.

x.) Nominated Senator (Sen. Gloria Orwoba, MP) to seek a statement from the Standing Committee on Information, Communication and Technology concerning allegations of data protection in the Sim Card registration process.

Pursuant to Standing Order 57 (1)

 The Senate Majority Leader to issue a statement on the business of the Senate for the week commencing Tuesday, 25th October, 2022.