REPUBLIC OF KENYA
TWELFTH PARLIAMENT
THE SENATE
STATEMENTS TRACKER
This Tracker provides an overview and status of all Statements made or requested by Senators w.e.f 11th September 2018
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Statements made pursuant to S.O. 47 (1)
1. Passing on of H.E. Kofi Annan, former 11.09.2018 N/A N/A Sen. Moses Wetang’ula UN SG 2. Oversight role of the Senate/Senators 11.09.2018 N/A N/A Sen. Fatuma Dullo vis-à-vis County Governments 3. Sen. Naomi Waqo Murder of Ms. Sharon Otieno 13.09.2018 N/A N/A 4. Sen. Johnson Sakaja State of Pumwani Maternity Hospital 18.09.2018 N/A N/A 5. Sen. Irungu Kang’ata Danger posed to society by hyper- 27.09.2018 N/A N/A liberalism jurisprudence of Kenyan courts 6. Sen. Irungu Kang’ata Management wrangles in the water 04.10.2018 N/A N/A sector in Murang’a County. 7. Sen. Mercy Chebeni on 09.10.2018 N/A N/A World Mental Health Day to be behalf of Sen. (Arch.) observed on 10th October, 2018. Sylvia Kasanga 8. Sen. George Khaniri High cost of living in the country and 11.10.2018 N/A N/A the general mismanagement of the economy. 9. Sen. (Dr.) Agnes Zani Election of Sen. Susan Kihika as the 23. 10. 2018 N/A N/A President of the Inter- Parliamentary Union (IPU) Forum of Women Parliamentarians
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10. Sen. George Khaniri 14. 11. 2018 Standing Committee on Education and Deputy Speaker the Directed the High rate of teenage pregnancies Standing Committee on Labour and Committees to jointly Social Welfare consider the matter pursuant to S.O 47 (3) 11. Sen. Gertrude Musuruve 29.11.2018 N/A N/A Special Olympics World Summer Games 12. Sen. Moses Wetang’ula 05.12.2018 Standing Committee on Energy The Deputy Speaker directed that the Standing Committee Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) on Energy between Lake Turkana Wind Power expeditiously considers Company Ltd and Government of and concludes the Kenya. matter and tables a report to the House on 11. 02.2019 13. Sen. Johnson Sakaja 05.12.2018 Standing Committee on Roads and The Deputy Speaker Transportation directed that the Standing Committee on Roads and Transportation considers and concludes the matter and responds to the Banning of public service vehicles from Senator for Nairobi entering the central business district City County by way of (CBD) on 3rd December, 2018. a report by 17.12.2018 and also; when tabling the Quarterly report of the Committee; the information contained in the report given to the Senator, to be part of the Quarterly report 14. Sen. George Khaniri Recent terrorist attack at the 14 River 13.02.2019 N/A N/A Side Dusit Complex Building on Tuesday, 15th January, 2019 15. Sen. Cleophas Malalah State of affairs at Kakamega County N/A N/A General Hospital (CGH) in Kakamega 13.02.2019 County Statements Tracker as at 25.02.2021 Page 2
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16. Sen. Kipchumba Implementation of Arror and Kimwarer 28.02.2019 N/A N/A Murkomen Multipurpose Dam Development Projects 17. 12.03.2019 The Deputy Speaker Sen. Mohamed Faki directed that the Committee on Devolution and Inter- The County Assembly of Mombasa governmental Relations investigates the matter and reports to the House on 26th March, 2019. 18. Sen. Mutula Kilonzo Jr Air accident involving an Ethiopian 13.03.2019 N/A N/A Airlines Aircraft, Boeing 737 Max 8 (ET 302) flight ET 302
19. Sen. George Khaniri Increased insecurity in Vihiga County 13.03.2019 N/A N/A 20.Sen. George Khaniri Issuance of Birth Certificates in the 19.03.2019 N/A N/A country and most specifically in Vihiga County 21. Sen. (Dr.) Agnes Zani 2019 Gross County Product (GCP) 20.03.2019 N/A N/A Report on the economic status and inequalities within the Counties 22. Sen. (Dr.) Christopher 20.03.2019 N/A N/A Welfare of Kenyan doctors in Cuba Langat 23. Sen. Cleophas Malala Renewed war against corruption by the 21.03.2019 N/A N/A Multi-Agency Anti-Graft team 24. Sen. Mohamed Faki Hali ya uchumi wa Kaunti ya Mombasa 21.03.2019 N/A N/A na Kaunti jirani za Kilifi, Kwale, Taita Taveta, Makueni, Kajiado na Machakos 25. Sen. Johnson Sakaja Compensation of Nairobi residents in 21.03.2019 Standing Committee on Land, N/A Committee to report Mihango ward, Embakasi East Environment and Natural Resources back in two weeks constituency by Kenya Power and Lighting Company for the illegal demolition of their houses 26. Sen. Fatuma Dullo Escalating insecurity situation in Isiolo 27.03.2019 N/A N/A County
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27. Sen. Mutula Kilonzo Jr 03.04.2019 Justice, Legal Affairs and Human Committee to report The state of affairs in Samburu County Rights back in two weeks 28. Sen. Johnson Sakaja The audit queries raised by the Office of 03.04.2019 N/A N/A the Auditor-General regarding the financial statements of the Nairobi City County Government for the Financial Year 2017-2018 29. Sen. (Dr.) Alice Milgo The rising cases of suicide and murder in 09.04.2019 N/A N/A the country
30.Sen. Mercy Chebeni Violence and insecurity in universities 11.04.2019 N/A N/A and other institutions of higher learning
31. Sen. Johnson Sakaja Protection of rights and welfare of Uber 11.04.2019 N/A N/A and other hailing cabs drivers 32. Sen. Fred Outa 4th Annual Legislative Summit held in 14.05.2019 N/A N/A Kisumu County during the Month of April 33. Sen. Abshiro Halake Operationalization of the Menstrual 16.05.2019 N/A N/A Hygiene Management Policy 34. Sen. Johnson Sakaja 22.05.2019 N/A N/A Ban of imports of used car spare parts 35. Sen. (Dr.) Alice Milgo The impact of mobile phone-based 28.05.2019 N/A N/A loans. 36. Sen. Moses Wetang’ula The demise of former Member of 28.05.2019 N/A N/A Parliament for Amagoro Constituency, Hon. Fredrick Oduya Oprong’, who passed away on 25th May, 2019. 37. Sen. Moses Kajwang’ Illegal concessions of Lake Victoria to 04.06.2019 Standing Committee on Agriculture, foreign investors. Livestock and Fisheries 38. Sen. George Khaniri The planned change of education 06.06.2019 N/A N/A curriculum. 39. Senate Majority Leader A vicious attack on the Senator for Lamu 06.06.2019 N/A N/A County (Sen. Anuar Loitiptip, MP)
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40.Senate Minority Leader Urgent appeal for solidarity and action 13.06.2019 N/A N/A on the humanitarian situation in Sudan
41. Sen. (Dr.) Alice Milgo The rise of negligence and medical 20.06.2019 N/A N/A malpractices in private health facilities 42. Sen. Samson Cherarkey Unending display of force with impunity 04.07.2019 N/A N/A by the National Police Service and Administration, as well as arbitrary arrests and withdrawal of security details assigned to leaders perceived to be against the establishment. 43. Sen. Rose Nyamunga Election of Sen. Abshiro Halake, MP as 09.07.2019 N/A N/A the Chairperson of the Center for Multi- Party Democracy in Kenya (CMD-K) 44. Sen. Cleophas Malalah State of affairs in public hospitals in 09.07.2019 N/A N/A Kakamega County
45. Sen. George Khaniri Death of the legendary Kenyan 09.07.2019 N/A N/A footballer, Joe Kadenge 46. Sen. Susan Kihika Economic and social effects of the 10.07.2019 Standing Committee on Land, current ban on logging in the country by Environment and Natural Resources the Ministry of Environment and Forestry 47. Sen. Cleophas Malalah Recent move by the Government to halt 16.07.2019 Standing Committee on Justice, Legal gaming business in Kenya. Affairs and Human Rights 48. Sen. Farhiya Haji Election of Sen. Naomi Waqo, MP as 18.07.19 N/A N/A Chairperson of the Standing Committee on National Cohesion, Equal Opportunity and Regional Integration
49. Sen. (Prof.) Margret 18.07.2019 Standing Committee on Agriculture, Kamar Maize situation in the country Livestock and Fisheries 50.Sen. Mohamed Faki Mipango ya Serikali Kuu kujenga kwa 23.07.2019 Standing Committee on Agriculture, The Temporary niaba ya kaunti tano za Pwani, makao Livestock and Fisheries Speaker (Sen. (Dr.) makuu ya Idara ya Uvuvi katika eneo la Lelegwe) directed that South C, Jijini Nairobi. the Committee
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responds within two (2) weeks.
51. Sen. Mithika Linturi 08.08.2019 The Deputy Speaker directed the Committee to meet with the relevant County Governments’ infrastructure stakeholders and projects report back to the House on the first sitting day after recess (10.09.19) 52. Sen. (Dr.) Getrude 12.09.2019 N/A N/A Musuruve Deaf Awareness Month
53. Sen. (Dr.) Alice Milgo Xenophobic attacks on foreign nationals 12.09.2019 N/A N/A including Kenyans living and doing business in South Africa 54. Sen. George Khaniri Successive failure of County 18.09.2019 N/A N/A Governments to meet the Own Source Revenue (OSR) targets. 55. Sen. Abshiro Halake International Day of Democracy. 19.09.2019 N/A N/A
56. Sen. (Dr.) Getrude 19.09.2019 N/A N/A Musuruve Special Needs education/Deaf education
57. Sen. George Khaniri 25.09.2019 Standing Committee on Health The Speaker referred Death of Ms. Annette Kabarika at Vihiga the Statement to the County Referral Hospital on Monday Standing Committee 16th September 2019 as a result of on Health pursuant to medical negligence Standing Order 47 (3) for consideration 58. Sen. Cleophas Malalah, 9.10.2019 The Deputy Speaker MP referred the Statement Rampant closure of businesses and laying- to the Standing off of employees in the country. Committee on Labour
and Social Welfare for consideration,
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pursuant to Standing Order 47 (3)
59. Sen. Isaac Mwaura, MP Alleged profiling and discrimination at 9.10.2019 N/A N/A the United Nations Head Quarters in New York.
60.Sen. George Khaniri, MP 15.10.2019 The Deputy Speaker referred the Statement to the Standing Committee on Lands, Alleged inhumane evictions of families in Environment and Chepturo Village, Kiptuyo Ward, Natural Resources and Chesumeyi Sub-county in Nandi County. the Standing Committee on Justice, Legal Affairs and Human Rights for consideration, pursuant to Standing Order 47 (3) 61. (Sen. (Dr.) Alice Dangers posed by abandoned and 16.10.2019 N/A N/A Milgo, MP) disused excavated pits in road construction sites across the country.
62. Sen. LLtumbesi Lelegwe, 16. 10.2019 The Deputy Speaker MP referred the Statement General state of security in Samburu to the Standing County and the greater northern Kenya Committee on region in general. National Security, Defence and Foreign Relations for consideration, pursuant to Standing Order 47 (3) 63. Sen. Mutula Kilonzo Jnr, Congratulatory Message to Sen. Naomi 23.10.2019 N/A N/A MP on behalf of Sen. Masitsa Shiyonga, MP on being awarded Cleophas Malalah, MP the 2019 Global Empowerment Award for Global Legislature Governance.
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64. Sen. Mutula Kilonzo 23.10.2019 The Deputy Speaker Junior, MP referred the statement to the Standing Death of Ms Mariam Kighenda and her Committee on Roads daughter, Amanda Mutheu, at the Likoni and Transportation for Ferry Crossing on 29th September, 2019. consideration,
pursuant to Standing Order 47 (3).
65. Sen. Mohamed Faki, MP Purported appointment of a 24.10.2019 N/A N/A Management Board for the Mama Ngina Waterfront
66. Sen. Abshiro Halake, MP Electoral violence during election 12/11/2019 N/A N/A campaigns
67. Sen. Moses Wetang’ula, 13.11.2019 Committee on Agriculture, Livestock The Speaker referred MP and Fisheries the Statement to the Standing Committee on Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries Sale of contaminated maize meal for consideration, pursuant to Standing products Order 47 (3). The Committee is expected to issue a response to the Statement on Wednesday, 20th November, 2019
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68. Sen. Johnson Sakaja, Prohibitive licensing and operational 14.11.2019 N/A N/A CBS, MP costs levied on photographers and drone operators by the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA) and County Governments.
69. Sen. Johnson Sakaja, State of the Nairobi City County 21.11.2019 N/A N/A CBS, MP Government
70.Sen. (Dr.) Getrude Election of Ms. Ashura Michael as the 21.11.2019 N/A N/A Musuruve, MP Speaker of the 2nd Sitting of the East African Youth Parliament
71. Sen. (Dr.) Getrude Appointment of Sen. (Prof.) Margaret 26.11.2019 N/A N/A Musuruve, MP Kamar, MP as a trustee of the National Fund for the Disabled of Kenya
72. Sen. (Dr.) Getrude Rights of persons with disabilities 03.12.2019 N/A N/A Musuruve, MP
73. 18.02.2020 Standing Committee on Agriculture, Following concern by Sen. Enoch Wambua, Livestock and Fisheries Senators, the Speaker MP referred the Statement to the Standing Committee on Agriculture, Livestock Locust invasion in parts of the country and Fisheries for consideration, pursuant to Standing Order 47 (3) and directed that the Committee summons
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the relevant CS to a meeting with a Committee of the Whole on Thursday, 20th February, 2020 at 9 am
74. Sen. (Dr.) Isaac Mwaura, Demise of Hon Cyrus Omondi, MCA for 19.02.2020 N/A N/A MP Kahawa Wendani in Kiambu County 75. Sen. Johnson Sakaja, Arbitrary killings of innocent young 20.02.2020 Standing Committee on National CBS, MP Kenyans by the police in Nairobi City Security, Defence and Foreign County Relations 76. Sen. George Khaniri, Delayed release of funds to counties 20.02.2020 N/A N/A MGH, MP leading to industrial action by county workers, particularly nurses 77. Sen. George Khaniri, 25.02.2020 Standing Committee on National The Deputy Speaker MGH, MP Security, Defence and Foreign directed that the Relations Committee Chairperson liaises with the Cabinet Growing cases of murder and insecurity Secretary for Interior in Vihiga County and Coordination of National Government to ensure that the matter is dealt with conclusively
78. Sen. Abshiro Halake, MP Implementation of amendments to the 26.02.2020 N/A N/A Marriage Act, 2014 79. Sen. Ledama Olekina, 27.02.2020 Standing Committee on Health & the Following concern by MP Novel Corona Virus Standing Committee on National Senators, the Speaker
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Security, Defence and Foreign referred the Statement Relations to the relevant Committees for consideration, pursuant to Standing Order 47 (3) and directed that the Committee summons the relevant CS to a meeting with a Committee of the Whole
80.Sen. Mercy Chebeni, MP Shortage of blood in the blood banks in 27.02.2020 N/A N/A the country 81. Sen. Susan Kihika, MP 04.03.2020 N/A N/A Celebrating International Women’s Day
82. Sen. (Dr.) Alice Milgo, Medical interventions to address the 05.03.2020 N/A N/A MP challenges brought about by diabetes in Kenya 83. Sen. Rose Nyamunga, The Menace that is caused by security 10.03.2020 N/A N/A MP personal manning business premises
84. Sen. Michael M. Mbito, Observation of World Kidney Day 12.03.2020 N/A N/A MP (WKD) 85. Sen. James Orengo, MP Burial of Mr. James Oyugi Onyango a 14.04.2020 Ad-Hoc Committee on COVID-19 resident of Siaya County who reportedly Situation in the Country died of COVID-19 disease 86. Sen. Boniface Kabaka, Plans by the county government of 14.04.2020 N/A N/A MP Machakos County to take a credit facility 87. Sen. Enoch Wambua, Restriction of movement of persons and 21.04.2020 N/A N/A MP related measures in and out of the Nairobi Metropolitan Area
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88. Sen. Michael Mbito, MP Alleged detention of bodies of deceased 21.04.2020 N/A N/A persons by hospitals over non-payment of outstanding Bills 89. Sen. Kipchumba 21.04.2020 Standing Committee on Land, The Speaker Murkomen, MP Environment and Natural Resources committed the Statement to the Committee on Land, Environment and Landslide that occurred in Kerio Valley Natural Resources and affecting residents of West-Pokot and Elgeyo Marakwet counties directed that the Committee issues an interim report by Tuesday, 28th April, 2020
90.Sen. George Khaniri, MP Response by the government to the 28.04.2020 N/A N/A COVID-19 pandemic, accountability of government spending and enforcement of government measures 91. Sen. Stewart Madzayo, 12.05.2020 Standing Committee on National The Deputy Speaker MP Security, Defence and Foreign directed the Alleged rape and murder of Ms. Margret Relations Committee, in Shukrani Masha at the Bamba Police consultation with the Station in Bamba Ward, Kilifi County, and the ensuing unrest in Bamba area Senator, to look into following protests against the alleged the matter and rape and murder of Ms. Masha. provide a report to the Senate on the same
92. Sen. Petronilla Were, MP 12.05.2020 Ad-Hoc Committee on COVID – 19 The Deputy Speaker Adverse impact of COVID-19 pandemic Situation in Kenya directed that the on the prevention and control of Committee reports Malaria and other diseases of public back to the House on health concern. Tuesday, 19th May, 2020. 93. Sen. Cleophas Malalah, Exclusion of Health Administrative 12.05.2020 Ad-Hoc Committee on COVID – 19 The Deputy Speaker MP Officers in Kenya from Benefits of Situation in Kenya directed that the COVID-19 Emergency Medical Fund Committee reports
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back to the House on Tuesday, 19th May, 2020. 94. Sen. Abshiro Halake, MP Marginalization of the Muslim 19.05.2020 N/A N/A population with regards to access to finances given to Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), Women, Youth and Persons with disability by government institutions. 95. Sen. (Dr.) Michael Misleading information in the media 19.05.2020 N/A N/A Mbito, MP concerning Coronavirus (COVID-19).
96. Sen. Mohamed Faki, MP 26.05.2020 Standing Committee on Roads and The Temporary Transportation of cargo from Mombasa. Transportation Speaker directed the Committee to provide a response in two weeks. 97. Sen. Mohamed Faki, MP Shooting down of a Kenyan Aircraft 26.05.2020 Standing Committee on National operating in Somalia by Members of the Security, Defence and Foreign Ethiopian Armed Forces. Relations
98. Sen. George Khaniri, MP 26.05.2020 The Speaker directed the Standing Food security and government support Committee on Agriculture, Livestock to farmers. and Fisheries to refer to the statement while responding to the Statement requested by Sen. Samson Cherarkey. 99. Sen. Boniface Kabaka, Controversial ownership of the Kenya 26.05.2020 N/A N/A MP Broadcasting Corporation (KBC) Koma Rock known as L.R No. 8825, Koma Rock Ranching, farmers’ cooperative Society Limited and Koma Rock Housing Co-operative Society Limited.
100.Sen. (Dr.) Michael Protection of urban green spaces. 09.06.2020 N/A N/A Mbito, MP
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101.Sen. Petronilla Were, Death of a patient allegedly due to 09.06.2020 Standing Committee on Health The Speaker directed MP, on behalf of Sen. negligence by the M.P Shah Hospital, that the Committee Beth Mugo, MP Nairobi. provides a response in two weeks 102.Sen. (Dr.) Alice Milgo, Fight of stigma associated with the 09.06.2020 N/A N/A MP COVID-19 pandemic
103.Sen. George Khaniri, MP Demise of Mzee John Amutabi Mwanga 16.06.2020 N/A N/A Nzenze, one of Kenya’s music maestros
104.Sen. Petronilla Lokorio Biodiversity protection as a means for 23.06.2020 N/A N/A on behalf of Sen. (Dr.) realization of food security Michael Mbito, MP 105.Sen. (Eng.) Hargura General state of security in Marsabit 23.06.2020 N/A N/A Godana, MP County
106.Sen. Naomi Shiyonga, Alleged police brutality on Ms. Mercy 23.06.2020 N/A N/A MP Cherono in Olenguruone, Nakuru County
107.Sen. Petronilla Lokorio Review of policies for Technical and 23.06.2020 N/A N/A on behalf of Sen. (Dr.) Vocational Education and Training Michael Mbito, MP (TVET) institutions
108.Sen. Nderitu John 14.07.2020 N/A N/A Attainment of ideal urban waste Kinyua, MP, on behalf management of Sen. (Dr.) Michael Mbito, MP 109.Sen. Nderitu John Development of resilient youth 14.07.2020 N/A N/A Kinyua, MP, on behalf agribusiness, under the COVID-19 of Sen. (Dr.) Michael pandemic Mbito, MP 110.Sen. (Dr.) Alice Milgo, Financial intermediaries in boosting food 14.07.2020 N/A N/A MP and nutrition security
111.Sen. (Dr.) Gertrude Escalation in incidences of violation of 14.07.2020 N/A N/A Musuruve Inimah, MP children’s rights
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112.Sen. Susan Kihika, MP Eviction of residents of Mariashoni Ward 14.07.2020 N/A N/A in Molo Constituency, Nakuru County by the Kenya Forest Service (KFS) and Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS)
113.Sen. George Khaniri, MP Handling of the COVID-19 Situation in 21.07.2010 N/A N/A the country
114.Sen. Mwinyihaji Faki, Rambirambi zake na za watu wa 11.08.2020 N/A N/A MP Mombasa kwa familia marafiki na ndugu wa mwendazake marehemu Ramadhan Seif Kajembe
115.Sen. S (Dr.) Alice Milgo, Appointment of Sen. (Dr.) Gertrude 08.09.2020 N/A N/A MPe Musuruve Inimah, MP, to the position of Co-chair of the International Parliamentary Network on Education.
116.Sen. (Dr.) Gertrude Alleged approval of the vaginal ring to 08.09.2020 N/A N/A Musuruve Inimah, MP curb the spread of HIV/AIDS in Africa.
117.Sen. Abshiro Halake, MP 08.09.2020 Standing Committee on Finance and Following Budget deliberations, the Deputy Speaker Imposition of Value Added Tax (VAT) on referred the Statement clean and renewable energy products to the Standing Committee on Finance and Budget pursuant to Standing Order 47 (3) for consideration. 118.Sen. George Khaniri, MP 16.09.2020 Standing Committee on National Following Security, Defense and Foreign deliberations, the Relations Deputy Speaker Alleged border dispute between Kisumu referred the Statement and Vihiga Counties to the Standing Committee on National Security, Defense and Foreign Relations, pursuant to
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Standing Order 47 (3) for consideration. The Deputy Speaker further directed that the Committee invites the CS and extend the invitation to any Senators who might be interested in attending the session. 119.Sen. Moses Wetang’ula, Alleged impending shutdown due to lack 16.09.2020 N/A N/A MP of resources to counties
120.Sen. Mohamed Faki, MP Synchronization and coordination of the 16.09.2020 N/A N/A functions of the Kenya Ports Authority, the Kenya Railways and the Kenya Pipeline Corporation
121.Sen. Halake Abshiro, MP International Day of Democracy 16.09.2020 N/A N/A
122.Sen. Falhada Iman, MP Use of Chinese-owned social media 17.09.2020 N/A N/A application, TiK ToK
123.Sen. (Dr.) Michael Boosting of domestic tourism in Kenya 23.09.2020 N/A N/A Mbito, MP
124.Sen. Rose Nyamunga, Medical cover to teachers under the AON 30.09.2020 Standing Committee on Education Committee to report MP Minet Kenya Medical Insurance Scheme back to the House
125.Sen. (Dr.) Michael Digital transformation 06.10.2020 N/A N/A Mbito, MP
126.Sen. Samson Cherarkey, 07.10.2020 Standing Committee on Education Following MP deliberations by Senators, the Deputy Scheduled reopening of schools Speaker referred the matter to the Standing Committee on Education and directed
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that the Committee reports back in two weeks 127.Sen. George Khaniri, MP 04.11.2020 Standing Committee on Labour and Pursuant to Standing Social Welfare Order 47 (3), the Deputy Speaker committed the Preservation of national and cultural Statement to the heritage and revenue generation from Standing Committee the same. on Labour and Social Welfare for consideration following concerns raised by Senators. 128.Sen. (Dr.) Michael 04.11.2020 Standing Committee on Health Pursuant to Standing Mbito, MP Order 47 (3), the Deputy Speaker committed the Enforcement of rules and regulations to Statement to the remove toxic paints from Kenya Standing Committee on Health for consideration following concerns raised by Senators 129.Sen. Cleophas Malalah, 04.11.2020 Standing Committee on Health Pursuant to Standing MP Order 47 (3), the Deputy Speaker committed the Looming health crisis in Kakamega Statement to the County exacerbated by the COVID 19 Standing Committee pandemic in the Country on Health for consideration following concerns raised by Senators 130.Sen. George Khaniri, MP Management of the tea sector in Kenya 10.11.2020 N/A N/A and the plight of tea farmers 131.Sen. Rose Nyamunga, Alleged increasing cases of murders, 10.11.2020 Standing Committee on National Following MP abductions and mysterious disappearance Security, Defence and Foreign contributions by of people in Kisumu County Relations Senators, the Deputy
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Speaker referred the matter to the Standing Committee on National Security, Defence and Foreign Relations for consideration, pursuant to Standing Order 47 (3) 132.Sen. Naomi Shiyonga Verbal abuse of officials by the Cabinet 10.11.2020 N/A N/A Secretary for Education, Prof. George Magoha 133.Sen. Enoch Wambua, 11.11.2020 N/A N/A MP Demise of Hon. Kyale Mendwa
134.Sen. (Prof.) Margaret Demise of Hon. Joel Francis Kimurei 17.11.2020 N/A N/A Kamar, MP Barmasai
135.Sen. Falhada Iman, MP Effectiveness of emergency medical 24.11.2020 N/A N/A services during the COVID-19 pandemic
136.Sen. Mwinyihaji Faki, Alleged transfer of Kenya Ferry Services 24.11.2020 N/A N/A MP to the Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) 137.Sen. Abshiro Halake, MP Alleged refusal by insurance companies to 01.12.2020 N/A N/A cover patients infected by the Covid-19 pandemic in hospitals other than designated government facilities 138.Sen. (Dr.) Getrude 01.12.2020 N/A N/A Musuruve Illegal practice of child trafficking
139.Sen. Petronila Were, on 01.12.2020 N/A N/A behalf of the Senator for Redoubling of global efforts to eradicate Trans Nzoia County cervical cancer (Sen. (Dr.) Michael Mbito) 140.Sen. Mary Seneta on 01.12.2020 N/A N/A Commemoration of the World AIDS Day behalf of the Senator for (WAD) in the context of the Covid-19 Trans Nzoia County pandemic. (Sen. (Dr.) Michael
Mbito),
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141.Sen. (Dr.) Michael 10.02.2021 N/A N/A Mbito, MP Quality of salt in the Kenyan market
142.Sen. Fred Outa, MP 10.02.2021 Standing Committee on Roads and Following Transportation contributions by Senators, the Deputy Speaker referred the Ongoing demolitions of properties and matter to the Standing eviction of residents in Kisumu County Committee on Roads and Transportation for consideration, pursuant to Standing Order 47 (3) 143.Sen. Ledama Olekina, Corruption allegations in the ongoing 17.02.2021 N/A N/A MP Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) recruitment drive 144.Sen. Petronilla Were 23.02.2021 Standing Committee on Labour & Following Lokorio, MP Social Welfare contributions by Senators, the Speaker referred the matter to Abuse of children under the care of the Standing foreign missionaries Committee on Labour & Social Welfare for consideration, pursuant to Standing Order 47 (3) 145.Sen. Susan Kihika, MP Implications of gender and corruption on 23.02.2021 N/A N/A resource allocation; focus on the budget for the Financial Year 2021/22. 146.Sen. (Dr.) Michael Film policy as the surest way to spur 23.02.2021 N/A N/A Mbito, MP growth in the industry
147.Sen. (Dr.) Michael Implementing policies to protect children 23.02.2021 N/A N/A Mbito, MP from harmful online content 148.Sen. (Dr.) Michael M. 24.02.2021 Standing Committee on Health Following Mbito, MP Investing in mental health care post- contributions by COVID-19 pandemic Senators, the Speaker referred the matter to the Standing
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Committee on Health for consideration, pursuant to Standing Order 47 (3) 149.Sen. George Khaniri, MP 24.02.2021 Standing Committee on Land, Following Environment & Natural Resources and contributions by the Standing Committee on Energy Senators, the Speaker referred the matter to the Standing Committee on Land, Alleged electrocution of wild animals, Environment and most recently within Soysambu Natural Resources and Conservancy the Standing Committee on Energy for consideration, pursuant to Standing Order 47 (3)
150.Sen. (Dr.) Alice Milgo, Importance of encouraging girls to pursue 24.02.2021 N/A N/A MP courses in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) 151.Sen. (Dr.) Getrude Annual International Mother Language 24.02.2021 N/A N/A Musuruve, MP Day
Requests for Statement Pursuant to S.O. 48 (1)
1. 20.09.2018 Standing Committee on National Committee to report Land and property belonging to the Sen. (CPA) Farhiya Haji Security, Defence and Foreign Relations back in two weeks National Police Service
2. Hazardous Ipomoea weed which has 20.09.2018 Standing Committee on Agriculture, Sen. Judith Pareno invaded agricultural land in Kajiado Livestock and Fisheries County 3. State of the East African Portland 20.09.2018 Standing Committee on Tourism, Trade Sen. Judith Pareno Cement Company (EAPCC) and Industrialization 4. Implementation status of the 25.09.2018 Standing Committee on Finance and Sen. Beatrice Kwamboka Commission on Revenue Allocation Budget Circular Reference CRA/FA/01vol 11 (22) regarding recommendations on County
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Government Recurrent Expenditure Ceilings for Financial year 2018/19
5. Sen. Fatuma Dullo Implication of the Lamu Port, South 26.09.2018 Standing Committee on Roads and Sudan, Ethiopia Transport (LAPSSET) Transportation corridor in Isiolo County and its residents 6. Recurring invasion by army worms in 26.09.2018 Standing Committee on Agriculture, Sen. Mary Seneta the grain growing regions of Kenya Livestock and Fisheries namely; Trans Nzoia, Nandi, Bomet, Kitale and Central Kenya areas. 7. Management of the Kenya Meat Standing Committee on Agriculture, Sen. Mary Seneta Commission (KMC) 26.09.2018 Livestock and Fisheries 8. Sen. Yusuf Haji Award of scholarships by the Ministry of 02.10.2018 Standing Committee on Education Education to Kenyan students studying outside the country in undergraduate and post graduate levels. 9. Sen. George Khaniri Implementation status of the 04.10.2018 Standing Committee on Labour and government set minimum wage social Welfare guidelines in the country 10. Sen. Fatuma Dullo Boundary dispute between Garissa and 11. 10.2018 Standing Committee on National Isiolo Counties. Security, Defence and Foreign Relations 11. Sen. Mutula Kilonzo Jr Delayed compensation for displaced 11. 10.2018 Standing Committee on Land, persons during the construction of Environment and Natural Resources Mulima dam, Mbooni Constituency, Makueni County. 12. Sen. Mutula Kilonzo Jr Delayed compensation for displaced 11.10.2018 Standing Committee on Land, persons during the construction of Environment and Natural Resources Manooni dam, Makueni Constituency, Makueni County. 13. Sen. (Dr.) Abdullahi Ali Constant power rationing and power 11.10.2018 Standing Committee on Energy black outs in Wajir County. 14. Sen. Judith Pareno 11.10.2018 Standing Committee on National Funding of the East Africa Community Cohesion, Equal Opportunity and by the partner states. Regional Integration
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15. Sen. Johnson Sakaja 18.10.2018 Standing Committee on Land, The Deputy Speaker Environment and Natural Resources directed that the Availability and accessibility of water in Committee to issue a Nairobi City County response to the Statement on 01.11.2018 16. Sen. Johnson Sakaja 18.10.2018 Standing Committee on Land, The Deputy Speaker Environment and Natural Resources directed that the Committee to issue a Demolitions in Nairobi City County. response to the Statement on 25.10.2018 17. Sen. Mohamed Faki Release of the KCSE certificates to 24.10.2018 Standing Committee on Education students who have completed Secondary School education in the country 18. Sen. Abshiro Halake 24.10. 2018 Standing Committee on Roads and State of Isiolo International Airport Transportation
19. Sen. Johnson Sakaja Public Transport System in Nairobi City 24.10.2018 Standing Committee on Roads and County Transportation
20. Sen. Gideon Moi County Recurrent Expenditure ceilings 25.10.2018 Standing Committee on Finance and for the financial year 2017/2018 Budget
21. Sen. Kibiru Charles Status of issuance of Title Deeds for 06.11.2018 Standing Committee on Land, Reubenson Mwea rice farmers in Kirinyaga County Environment and Natural Resources
22. Sen. Johnes Mwaruma Water Projects undertaken within the 47 08.11.2018 Standing Committee on Land, Counties Environment and Natural Resources 23. Sen. Johnes Mwaruma Division of Revenue obtained from 15.11.2018 Standing Committee on Land, mining in Taita Taveta County between Environment and Natural Resources the County and National Government 24. Sen. Johnes Mwaruma Corporate Social Responsibility projects 15.11.2018 Standing Committee on Roads and and programmes under the Standard Transportation Gauge Railway by the Kenya Railways 25. Sen. Fatuma Dullo 21.11.2018 Standing Committee on Health The Deputy Speaker Policy and the implementation of directed the Majority Universal Health Care in Counties Leader to invite the Cabinet Secretary on
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behalf of the Standing Committee on Health and the House; to appear before the Senate on Tuesday 27th November, 2018, at 10.00. The CS appeared and the Committee is still pursuing the matter. 26. Sen. (Dr.) Abdullahi 22.11.2018 Standing Committee on Health Ibrahim Lack of medical supplies in Wajir County
27. Sen. Samson Cherarkey Unlawful establishment of various offices 27.11.2018 Standing Committee on Health under the health docket in Nandi County 28. Sen. Mary Seneta Management of water resources in 28.11.2018 Standing Committee on Land, Kajiado County Environment and Natural Resources 29. Sen. Mary Seneta 28.11.2018 Standing Committee on Roads and Status of Namanga Road Transportation 30. Sen. (Dr.) Abdullahi High parking charges in institutions that 29.11.2018 Standing Committee on Roads and Ibrahim offer public service such as hospitals, Transportation schools, malls among others 31. Sen. Susan Kihika Status of implementation of the new 05.12.2018 Standing Committee on Education school curriculum in the country 32. Sen. Susan Kihika 05.12.2018 Standing Committee on Land, Deputy Speaker Environment and Natural Resources directed that the Standing Committee Use of asbestos in construction of on Lands, Environment buildings and Natural Resources responds to this matter by 17.12.2018 33. Sen. Samson Cherarkey 05.12.2018 Standing Committee on Education on behalf of Sen. Use of Kenya Sign Language in Schools Gertrude Musuruve 34. Sen. Mary Seneta on Vandalism of electricity transformers 06.12.2018 Standing Committee on Energy behalf of Sen. Judith serving schools and community projects Pareno in Kajiado County Statements Tracker as at 25.02.2021 Page 23
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35. Sen. Mary Seneta on 06.12.2018 Standing Committee on Roads and Status of Kajiado-Mashuuru-Isara Road behalf of Sen. Judith Transportation in Kajiado County Pareno 36. Sen. Imana Malachy Ekal Invasion and take – over of a 06.12.2018 Standing Committee on National Constituency Development Fund, Security, Defence and Foreign Relations National Government Project, namely the Kapetadiye dam, by pastoralists from a neighbouring Country 37. Sen. Imana Malachy Ekal Raid and stealing of livestock by 06.12.2018 Standing Committee on National suspected bandits in Kaakongu, Turkana Security, Defence County 38. Sen. Moses Wetang’ula Transfer of the management and 06.12.2018 Standing Committee on Roads and operations of the Jomo Kenyatta Transportation International Airport to the Kenya Airways Limited. 39. Sen. (Dr.) Getrude Delay by the Ministry of Education in 19.02.2019 Standing Committee on Education Musuruve disbursement of money to public schools 40. Sen. (Dr.) Getrude Status of implementation of the sector 19.02.2019 Standing Committee on Education Musuruve policy for learners and trainees with disabilities launched in May, 2018 41. Sen. Aaron Cheruiyot National Integrated Identity Standing Committee on National Management System (NIIMS). 21.02.2019 Security, Defense and Foreign Relations 42. Sen. Moses Wetang’ula Directive by the Cabinet Secretary for 21.02.2019 Standing Committee on Education Education to have Higher Education Loans Board (HELB) defaulters arrested by the police 43. Sen. Johnes Mwaruma 21.02.2019 Standing Committee on Land, Status of Voi Sisal Estate Environment and Natural Resources
44. Sen. Johnes Mwaruma Iron Ore mining in Kishushe area of 26.02.2019 Standing Committee on Land, Taita Taveta County Environment and Natural Resources
45. Sen. Moses Wetang’ula Implementation of the digital literacy 26.02.2019 Standing Committee on Education programme by the Ministry of Education
46. Sen. Beatrice Kwamboka Water and sewerage in Nairobi City 27.02.2019 Standing Committee on Land, County environment and Natural Resources
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47. Sen. (Dr.) Christopher Delay in disbursement of the older 27.02.2019 Standing Committee on Labour and Langat persons cash transfer (OPCT) money to Social Welfare the elderly 48. Sen. Millicent Omanga Compulsory management of copyright 28.02.2019 Standing Committee on Justice, Legal and other related rights. Affairs and Human Rights 49. Sen. Fatuma Dullo 28.02.2019 Standing Committee on Finance and Pending Bills in Isiolo County Budget 50. Sen. Judith Pareno Brutal invasion and eviction of people 28.02.2019 Standing Committee on National from the Maasai community from Security, Defence and Foreign Relations Empakasi area, South C Ward, Langata Constituency 51. Sen. George Khaniri Increased circulation in the country of 12.03.2019 Standing Committee on Tourism, Trade counterfeit and substandard products and Industrialization especially alcoholic brands. 52. Sen. George Khaniri Status of implementation of the Senate 12.03.2019 Standing Committee on Labour and Resolution of 18th July, 2018, on Social Welfare registration of persons with disabilities. 53. Sen. (Dr.) Abdullahi Ali 12.03.2019 Standing Committee on National Increased drug abuse in Wajir county. Security, Defence and Foreign Relations
54. Sen. (Dr.) Abdullahi Ali Technical and vocational training centres 12.03.2019 Standing Committee on Education in North Eastern Kenya 55. Sen. Samson Cherarkey Expiry of drugs at the Kenya Medical 13.03.2019 Standing Committee on Health Supplies Authority (KEMSA) warehouses 56. Sen. (Dr.) Agnes Zani Policy on the Devolved System of 14.03.2019 Standing Committee on Devolution Government and Intergovernmental Relations 57. Sen. (Dr.) Agnes Zani Textbook supply policy managed by the 14.03.2019 Standing Committee on Education Ministry of Education 58. Sen. Samson Cherarkey Re-opening of the immigration center in 19.03.2019 Standing Committee on National Eldoret Security, Defence and Foreign Relations 59. Sen. Anuar Loitiptip 19.03.2019 Standing Committee on Land, Land crisis in Lamu County Environment and Natural Resources
60. Sen. James Orengo Fight against corruption by the multi- 20.03.2019 Standing Committee on Justice, Legal agency team Affairs and Human Rights
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61. Sen. (Dr.) Agnes Zani Policy on the transfer of functions to 26.03.2019 Standing Committee on Devolution counties and Intergovernmental Relations 62. Sen. (Dr.) Agnes Zani Status of implementation of the 100% 26.03.2019 Standing Committee on Education transition policy to secondary schools and to Technical and Vocational Education Training (TVET) 63. Sen. Mary Seneta Impact of devolution on livestock 26.03.2019 Standing Committee on Agriculture, farming Livestock and Fisheries 64. Sen. (Dr.) Ochilo Ayacko 27.03.2019 Standing Committee on Land, Mining activities in Migori County Environment and Natural Resources
65. Sen. (Canon) Naomi Jilo 27.03.2019 Standing Committee on National Waqo Increased insecurity in Marsabit County Security, Defence and Foreign Relations
66. Sen. (Dr.) Ochilo Ayacko Criminal activities of the “Sangwenya” 27.03.2019 Standing Committee on National gang in Migori County Security and Foreign Relations 67. Sen. (Dr.) Alice Milgo Recent move by the National 27.03.2019 Standing Committee on Land, Environment Management Authority Environment and Natural Resources (NEMA) to ban the non-woven polypropylene carrier bags 68. Sen. Ledama Olekina Protection of customer data by 27.03.2019 Standing Committee on Information telecommunication companies and Communication
69. Sen. Johnson Sakaja Proper constitution of the Nairobi City 28.03.2019 Standing Committee on Devolution County Government and Intergovernmental Relations
70. Sen. (Dr.) Abdullahi Ali Status of the Bute mega dam project in 02.04.2019 Standing Committee on Land, Wajir County Environment and Natural Resources 71. Sen. Samson Cherarkey The Roundup herbicide which is used by 03.04.2019 Standing Committee on Agriculture, farmers to kill weeds in Kenya. Livestock and Fisheries 72. Sen. (Dr.) Ochilo Ayacko The loss of financial and procurement Standing Committee on Finance and records of Migori County Government 09.04.2019 Budget Executive 73. Sen. Moses Wetang’ula The imminent ban, by the Government, 09.04.2019 Standing Committee on Agriculture, of the use of animal manure in crop Livestock and Fisheries farming
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74. Sen. Johnes Mwaruma 09.04.2019 Standing Committee on Land, The destruction of forests by fire. Environment and Natural Resources
75. Sen. Johnes Mwaruma The current status of Emali holding 09.04.2019 Standing Committee on Agriculture, ground in Kajiado County Livestock and Fisheries
76. Sen. Moses Wetang’ula Implementation of the digital literacy 09.04.2019 Standing Committee on Education programme by the Ministry of Education 77. Sen. (Dr.) Getrude The effects of the ongoing construction Standing Committee on Education Musuruve of the Kibos Sugar Factory near Kibos 09.04.2019 Schools for the Blind 78. Sen. Johnes Mwaruma Promotion of teachers in counties and 10.04.2019 Standing Committee on Education appointment of Teachers Service Commission Directors. 79. Sen. Johnes Mwaruma Payment of mining royalties by miners 10.04.2019 Standing Committee on Land, in Taita-Taveta County Environment and Natural Resources 80. Sen. (Prof.) Imana Stress on land and natural resources 10.04.2019 Standing Committee on National Malachy occasioned by refugees in Turkana Security, Defence and Foreign Relations County 81. Sen. (Prof.) Imana 10.04.2019 Standing Committee on Agriculture, Locust invasion in Turkana County Malachy Livestock and Fisheries 82. Sen. Naomi Masitsa Challenge of water and sanitation facing 10.04.2019 Standing Committee on Education Shiyonga public schools.
83. Sen. Naomi Masitsa Outbreak of anthrax at the Lake Nakuru 10.04.2019 Standing Committee on Land, Shiyonga National Park Environment and Natural Resources 84. Sen. Mary Seneta Alleged policy by the Teachers Service 10.04.2019 Standing Committee on Education Commission to promote teachers in Job Groups “M” and “N” to head primary and secondary schools 85. Sen. Cleophas Malalah Recent attacks and killings of residents of 14.05.2019 Standing Committee on National Matungu Constituency in Kakamega Security and Foreign Relations County 86. Sen. Charles Reubenson 14.05.2019 Standing Committee on Health State of Kerugoya Referral Hospital. Kibiru 87. Sen. Mutula Kilonzo Jr Oil spillage at Kiboko area in Makueni 15.05.2019 Standing Committee on Energy County
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88. Sen. Fatuma Dullo Termination of training for 3,265 15.05.2019 Standing Committee on Education students with D+ minimum grades by the Ministry of Education 89. Sen. Johnes Mwaruma Appointment of the Vice-Chancellor of 15.05.2019 Standing Committee on Education Taita Taveta University 90. Sen. Judith Pareno Interdiction of 58 teachers for alleged 16.05.2019 Standing Committee on Education opposition to the Competency Based Curriculum (CBC) 91. Sen. Fred Outa Closure of Bank Accounts of the Kisumu 16.05.2019 Sessional Committee on County Public Urban Projects Accounts and Investments 92. Sen. Kipchumba 23.05.2019 Standing Committee on National The Speaker directed Murkomen Withdrawal of National Police Reservists Security, Defence and Foreign Relations that the Committee from counties in Kerio Valley Region responds within two (2) weeks. 93. Sen. George Khaniri Additional charges levied on residents of 23.05.2019 Standing Committee on Finance and Nairobi County seeking rate clearance Budget Certificates by the Nairobi City County Government 94. Sen. Abshiro Halakhe Preparedness for the cyclic drought and 23.05.2019 Standing Committee on National floods in the country Security, Defence and Foreign Relations 95. Sen. Abshiro Halakhe 23.05.2019 Standing Committee on Tourism, Trade Fraudulent Sacco societies in Kenya and Industrialization
96. Sen. (Dr.) Alice Milgo New army worm attack in parts of the 23.05.2019 Standing Committee on Agriculture, North Rift Livestock and Fisheries
97. Sen. Stewart Madzayo Forceful evictions of residents living in a 23.05.2019 Standing Committee on National piece of land in Mtwapa – Kilifi County Security, Defence and Foreign Relations 98. Sen. Rose Nyamunga The status of “Gas Yetu – the 28.05.2019 Standing Committee on Energy Mwananchi Gas Project”, a government project initiated by the Ministry of Petroleum and Mining 99. Sen. Judith Pareno Land compensation for road 29.05.2019 Standing Committee on Roads and The Speaker directed construction and environmental Transportation that the Committee restoration during and after road responds within two construction. (2) weeks.
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100. Sen. Enoch Wambua The countrywide interdiction of teachers 29.05.2019 Standing Committee on Education The Speaker directed by the Teachers Service Commission for that the Committee allegedly seeking information on the issues an interim preparedness in rolling out the new response on Thursday, Competency Based Curriculum (CBC). 30th May, 2019 101. Sen. (Dr.) Isaac Mwaura Irregular appropriation of land 30.05.2019 Standing Committee on Education belonging to the Kiambu Institute of Science and Technology (KIST) 102. Sen. Beatrice Kwamboka Demolition of structures in Nairobi City 30.05.2019 Standing Committee on Roads and County Transportation
103. Sen. (Arch.) Sylvia M. Status of mobile connectivity for 30.05.2019 Standing Committee on Information Kasanga marginalized areas and special projects. and Technology 104. Sen. (Dr.) Getrude Noncompliance with Article 54(2) of the 04.06.2019 Standing Committee on Labour and Musuruve Constitution on the representation of Social Welfare persons with disabilities in elective and appointive bodies. 105. Sen. (Dr.) Getrude 06.06.2019 Standing Committee on National Musuruve Cases of police brutality against civilians. Security, Defense and Foreign Relations
106. Sen. Judith Pareno Human-wildlife conflict affecting 06.06.2019 Standing Committee on Tourism, Trade communities living in Counties and Industrialization bordering game parks and game reserves 107. Sen. (Prof.) Margret Plans by the Government to import 12.06.2019 Standing Committee on Agriculture, Kamar Maize Livestock and Fisheries 108. Sen. Beatrice Kwamboka Acquisition of Kenyan Citizenship by 12.06.2019 Standing Committee on National individuals who meet the requirements Security, Defence and Foreign Relations stipulated in Article 13 (2) and 15 (1) of the Constitution 109. Sen. Beatrice Kwamboka The rise of deaths of students while in 12.06.2019 Standing Committee on Education schools 110. Sen. Aaron Cheruiyot Challenges faced by Kenyans seeking to 13.06.2019 Standing Committee on National acquire new passports Security, Defence and Foreign Relations 111. Sen. Samson Cherarkey Re-appointment of Prof. Teresia Akeng’a 13.06.2019 Standing Committee on Education as the Vice Chancellor of the University of Eldoret
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112. Sen. Ledama Olekina Protection of Kenyan Citizens who work 18.06.2019 Standing Committee on Labour and in Saudi Arabia Social Welfare 113. Sen. Hargura Godana State of Loiyangalani Airstrip in Marsabit 19.06.2019 Standing Committee on Roads and County Transportation 114. Sen. Mutula Kilonzo Digital cab-hailing apps operating in 19.06.2019 Standing Committee on Labour and Junior Kenya Social Welfare
115. Sen. Farhiya Ali Attacks by Al-Shabaab terrorists in Wajir 19.06.2019 Standing Committee on National County Security, Defence and Foreign Relations 116. Sen. Fatuma Dullo 19.06.2019 Standing Committee on National Rising insecurity in Isiolo County Security, Defence and Foreign Relations
117. Sen. Abshiro Halake Zero-rating of duty and VAT on locally 20.06.2019 Standing Committee on Finance and manufactured menstrual hygiene Budget products 118. Sen. Mary Seneta Traffic offences committed by foreign- Standing Committee on Roads and registered Public Service Vehicles (PSVs) Transportation on Kenyan roads 119. Sen. Moses Wetang’ula State of the Malaba International Border 02.07.2019 Standing Committee on Roads and Point Transportation 120. Sen. Fred Outa Delayed hand-over of the Lake Basin 09.07.2019 Standing Committee on Devolution Mall in Kisumu County and Intergovernmental Relations
121. Sen. Fred Outa Ownership of the land on which the 09.07.2019 Standing Committee on Devolution Kachok dumpsite in Kisumu County sits and Intergovernmental Relations 122. Sen. Charles Kibiru Deteriorating state of health services in 10.07.2019 Standing Committee on Health public hospitals across the country due to lack of equipment and strikes by medical staff in the counties 123. Sen. Abshiro Halake Issuance of certificates of good conduct 11.07.2019 Standing Committee on National to ex-prisoners Security, Defence and Foreign Relations 124. Sen. Victor Prengei The state of preparedness for the 2019 16.07.2019 Standing Committee on National National Population and Housing Security, Defence and Foreign Relations Census
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125. Sen. Falhada Iman Increase in incidents of bullying in 17.07.2019 Standing Committee on Education schools.
126. Sen. George Khaniri Alleged billing scandal at the Kenya 18.07.2019 Standing Committee on Energy Power Company 127. Sen. (Dr.) Getrude Increased cases of road traffic accidents 23.07.2019 Standing Committee on Roads and Musuruve involving motorcycles (boda boda) on Transportation Kenyan roads 128. Sen. (Dr.) Getrude Recognition of persons living with 23.07.19 Standing Committee on Labour and Musuruve disabilities (PWDS) who have brought Social Welfare honour to the country 129. Sen. (Dr.) Alice Milgo Incorporation of drama and other co- 23.07.2019 Standing Committee on Education curricular activities in the education curriculum in the country 130. Sen. (Dr.) Alice Milgo 24.07.2019 Standing Committee on Tourism, Trade Measures to save lions from extinction and Industrialization 131. Sen. Mary Seneta Sale of meat laced with dangerous 25.07.2019 Standing Committee on Health chemicals in Kenyan butcheries 132. Sen. Fatuma Dullo Consistent problems being experienced 25.07.2019 Standing Committee on Finance and by Counties in the use of the Integrated Budget Financial Information Management System (IFMIS) 133. Sen. Cleophas Malalah Ethnic and regional distribution of high 30.07.2019 Standing Committee on National cadre jobs in government ministries, Cohesion, Equal Opportunity and embassies, state agencies, departments Regional Integration and parastatals in Kenya 134. Sen. Falhada Dekow Upcoming 2019 Kenya National 31.07.2019 Standing Committee on Finance and Iman Population and Housing Census with Budget regard to the drought-stricken areas 135. Sen. Mutula Kilonzo Jnr. Plight of persons affected by the 01.08.2019 Standing Committee on Lands, construction of Kibwezi-Kitui-Kabati- Environment and Natural Resources Migwani (B7) Road 136. Sen. (Dr.) Abdullahi Recent announcement by government 01.08.2019 Standing Committee on Labour and Ibrahim Ali on hiring of public servants on contract Social Welfare basis 137. Sen. (Dr.) Abdullahi Pension plans for county government 01.08.2019 Standing Committee on Labour and Ibrahim Ali officers seconded from the national Social Welfare government for devolved functions
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138. Sen. Abshiro Halake 06.08.2019 Standing Committee on National Poor state of Kenyan embassies abroad Security, Defence and Foreign Relations
139. Sen. (Prof.) Margaret Health facilities situation in Uasin Gishu 06.08.2019 Standing Committee on Health Kamar County 140. Sen. Mohamed Faki 06.08.2019 Standing Committee on Roads and The Deputy Speaker Utoaji wa vibali vya usafirishaji wa Transportation directed that the mizigo kutoka bandari ya Mombasa Committee responds within two (2) weeks. 141. Sen. Moses Wetang’ula Proposed assessment of Grade 3 pupils 07.08.2019 Standing Committee on Education
142. Sen. Victor Prengei Traffic congestion at the Gilgil Weigh- 08.08.2019 Standing Committee on Roads and Bridge along the Nairobi – Nakuru Transportation Highway 143. Sen. Naomi Shiyonga Safety of road users specifically 10.09.2019 Standing Committee on Roads and pedestrians and Persons Living with Transportation Disability (PWDs) 144. Sen. Enoch Wambua 12.09.2019 Standing Committee on National Banditry attacks in Kitui County Security, Defence and Foreign Relations
145. Sen. (Dr.) Isaac Mwaura Stalled construction of Thogoto Level 4 12.09.2019 Standing Committee on Health Hospital
146. Sen. Naomi Shiyonga Destruction caused by hippos in 12.09.2019 Standing Committee on Land, Masitsa Kakamega County Environment and Natural Resources 147. Sen. Mutula Kilonzo 18.09.2019 Standing Committee on National Junior Plight of Internally Displaced Persons Cohesion, Equal Opportunity and (IDPs) Regional Integration
148. Sen. (Dr.) Agnes Zani Status of inclusion of persons with 18.09.2019 Standing Committee on Labour and disabilities (PWDS) in the labour market Social Welfare 149. Sen. (Dr.) Agnes Zani Status of operationalization of IFMIS in 18.09.2019 Standing Committee on Finance and the 47 counties Budget
150. Sen. George Khaniri Rapid collapse of Kenya’s healthcare 18.09.2019 Standing Committee on Health system
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151. Sen. George Khaniri 18.09.2019 Standing Committee on Devolution Status of asset registers in counties and Intergovernmental Relations
152. Sen. Fred Outa 18.09.2019 Standing Committee on National Unrest at Kisumu County Assembly Security, Defence and Foreign Relations
153. Sen. Golich Juma Wario Rising cases of insecurity in Tana River 18.09.2019 Standing Committee on National County Security, Defence and Foreign Relations 154. Sen. (Dr.) Abdullahi Ali Provision of Immigration Services to 19.09.2019 Standing Committee on National Kenyans in the Northern Kenya region Security, Defence and Foreign Relations
155. Sen. Mutula Kilonzo 19.09.2019 Standing Committee on National Junior Status of prisons in Kitui Security, Defence and Foreign Relations
156. Sen. Enoch Kiio Wambua Terrorist attack at the African Inland 19.09.2019 Standing Committee on National Church (AIC) Garissa on 1st July, 2012, Security, Defense and Foreign Relations where 13 persons died and over 60 persons were injured, most of whom were from Kitui County. 157. Sen. Abshiro S. Halake Eviction notice served on residents of 24.09.2019 Standing Committee on Lands, Isiolo by the Department of Defence to Environment and Natural Resources pave way for expansion of Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) training camp in the County. 158. Sen. Millicent Omanga 25.09.2019 Standing Committee on Education The Deputy Speaker directed that the Standing Committee on Education considers the Statement and engage all involved Fatalities caused by the collapse of a stakeholders and revert classroom at Precious Talent School in with a response in a Dagoretti South, Nairobi City County. week’s time and where necessary prefer criminal liability against those responsible for the tragedy
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159. Sen. Johnes Mwaruma Land adjudication and allocation in Standing Committee on Land, Mabomani area and upper Sofia in Voi Environment and Natural Resources Sub-county in Taita Taveta County. 160. Sen. (Dr.) Abdullahi Ali Recruitment of senior personnel at the 26.09.2019 Standing Committee on Labour and Geothermal Development Company. Social Welfare
161. Sen. (CPA.) Farhiya Haji Flights arriving into Kenya from 01.10.2019 Standing Committee on National Mogadishu, Somalia. Security, Defence and Foreign Relations
162. Sen. Anwar Loitiptip Economic benefits of the LAPPSET 01.10.2019 Standing Committee on Roads and project to residents of Lamu County Transportation 163. Sen. Anwar Loitiptip 01.10.2019 Standing Committee on National Security, Defence and Foreign Relations Remuneration of police reservists
164. Sen. (Dr.) Alice Milgo, Adoption of conservation agriculture in 15.10.2019 Standing Committee on Agriculture, MP) the county. Livestock and Fisheries
165. Sen. Godana Hargura, Completion of Badassa Dam in Marsabit 15.10.2019 Standing Committee on Land, MP County. Environment and Natural Resources
166. Sen. Godana Hargura, Utilization of the Equalization Fund 15.10.2019 Standing Committee on Finance and MP established under Article 204 of the Budget Constitution of Kenya.
167. Sen. Boniface Kabaka, Impending eviction of a section of 16.10.2019 Standing Committee on Land, MP residents of Mavoko, Machakos County, Environment and Natural Resources from their land by the East Africa Portland Cement Company.
168. Sen. Fatuma Dullo, MP Challenges currently experienced in the 16.10.2019 Standing Committee on Health implementation of the Universal Health Coverage (UHC) programme in the four counties.
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169. Sen. Abshiro Halake, MP Joblessness among graduates of the 16.10.2019 Standing Committee on Labour and National Youth Service (NYS). Social Welfare
170. Sen. (Prof.) Margaret Financial and operational preparedness 17.10.2019 Standing Committee on Agriculture, Kamar, MP of the National Cereals and Produce Livestock and Fisheries Board (NCPB) to receive the 2019 cereals harvest.
171. Sen. Fatuma Dullo, MP Delay by the Kenya Meat Commission 22.10.2019 Standing Committee on Agriculture, (KMC) in payment of livestock suppliers. Livestock and Fisheries
172. Sen. Anwar Loitiptip, MP Delayed compensation of fishermen 23.10.2019 Standing Committee on Transport, affected by the construction of Lamu Roads and Infrastructure Port, Lamu County.
173. Sen. (Dr.) Isaac Mwaura, Delay in disbursement of capitation funds 23.10.2019 Standing Committee on Education MP for learners with special needs.
174. Sen. Enoch Wambua, MP Safety of road users on the Syongila – 24.10.2019 Standing Committee on Roads and Tulia road in Kitui County. Transportation
175. Sen. (Dr.) Abdullahi Ali, State of abattoirs in Wajir County. 24.10.2019 Standing Committee on Agriculture, MP Livestock and Fisheries
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176. Sen. Samson Cherarkey, Re-introduction of new speed governors 05.11.2019 Standing Committee on Roads and MP Transportation for public transport vehicles
177. Sen. Millicent Omanga, State of affairs at the Nairobi City County 05.11.2019 Standing Committee on Devolution The Speaker directed MP and Intergovernmental Relations that the Committee Assembly tables a report within 2 weeks 178. Sen. Mutula Kilonzo Status of sports activities funded by the 05.11.2019 Standing Committee on Labour and Junior, MP Social Welfare Sports Fund
179. Sen. Moses Wetang’ula, 06.11.2019 Standing Committee on Education Following concerns by MP Alleged excessive deployment of police Senators on the officers during the ongoing national Statement, the Speaker examinations. directed that a response be made on Wednesday, 13th November, 2019 180. Sen. (Dr.) Abdullahi Ali, Status of pending bills in the Counties 12.11.2019 Standing Committee on Finance and MP Budget 181. Sen. Samson Cherarkey, Recent incidents in the operations of 12.11.2019 Standing Committee on Roads and MP Silverstone Air in Kenya. Transportation
182. Sen. Mohamed Faki, MP 12.11.2019 Standing Committee on Labour and The Deputy Speaker Preparations for the upcoming Football Social Welfare directed that the Committee should Kenya Federation (FKF) elections table a response to the
Senate by Thursday, 5th March, 2020 183. Sen. Cleophas Malalah 13.11.2019 Standing Committee on Labour and MP, on behalf of Sen. Dismissal of workers at Mumias Sugar Social Welfare (Dr.) Getrude Musuruve, Company MP 184. Sen. Abshiro Halake, MP 13.11.2019 Standing Committee on Energy Electricity connectivity in Isiolo County
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185. Sen. Millicent Omanga, Use of excessive force by police and 13.11.2019 Standing Committee on National MP abuse of Human Rights against students Security, Defence and Foreign Relations of the Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT) 186. Sen. Boniface Kabaka, Land grabbing cases in Nairobi City 14.11.2019 Standing Committee on Land, MP County Environment and Natural Resources
187. Sen. (Dr.) Abdullahi Ali, Status of funds donated to counties by 14.11.2019 Standing Committee on Finance and MP the Danish International Development Budget Agency (DANIDA)
188. Sen. (Dr.) Lelegwe Implementation of the LAPSSET project. 14.11.2019 Standing Committee on Roads and Ltumbesi, MP Transportation
189. Sen. George Khaniri, MP Management and mitigation of natural 19.11.2019 Standing Committee on Environment, disasters in the country Land and Natural Resources 190. Sen. Fred Outa, MP Brutal killing of six bouncers in Bumula, 19.11.2019 Standing Committee on National Busia County on Friday, 15th November, Security, Defence and Foreign Relations 2019 191. Sen. Falhada Iman, MP Unidentified stowaway who fell from a 19.11.2019 Standing Committee on Roads and Kenya Airways flight to Heathrow Transportation Airport, in London on 30th June, 2019 192. Sen. Johnes Mwaruma, Major developments projects by 20.11.2019 Standing Committee on Finance and MP National Government Budget 193. Sen. Ledama Olekina, 20.11.2019 Standing Committee on Finance and MP 2019 Census Results Budget
194. Sen. Moses Wetang’ula, 20.11.2019 Standing Committee on National MP Administration of Migingo Island Security, Defence and Foreign Relations
195. Sen. Samson Cherarkey, Publishing names and photographs by 20.11.2019 Standing Committee on Education MP HELB of HELB loans defaulters
196. Sen. Victor Prengei, MP Delay in payment to officers who 21.11.2019 Standing Committee on National conducted the National Identity and Security, Defence and Foreign Relations
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Integrated Management System (NIIMS) registration exercise
197. Sen. Mutula Kilonzo Failure by the government to offer 21.11.2019 Standing Committee on National Junior, MP assistance to beneficiaries of deceased Security, Defence and Foreign Relations persons in the Solai Dam Tragedy 198. Sen. Mwinyihaji Faki, Kupigwa risasi na kuuawa kwa 21.11.2019 Kamati ya Kudumu ya Usalama wa MP mwendesha pikipiki (bodaboda) na Taifa, Ulinzi na Maswala ya Nchi za mwanajeshi wa Jeshi la Wanamaji katika Nje Kambi ya Jeshi la Wanamaji ya Mtongwe, Kaunti ya Mombasa. 199. Sen. Fatuma Dullo, MP Ministry of Lands and Physical Planning 27.11.2019 Standing Committee on Land, seeking to open up land in Isiolo County Environment and Natural Resources for Adjudication under Legal Notice No. 150 of 27th August, 2019 200. Sen. Mwangi Githiomi, Incessant reduction in the price of raw 28.11.2019 Standing Committee on Agriculture, MP milk in the country Livestock and Fisheries 201. Sen. Wario Golich, MP Flood disaster in Tana River County 28.11.2019 Standing Committee on Energy caused by perennial overflow from the Seven Forks Dams 202. Sen. Johnes Mwaruma, Operationalization of the Royalty Fund 03.12.2019 Standing Committee on Land, MP Account Environment and Natural Resources 203. Sen. Samson Cherarkey, 04.12.2019 Standing Committee on Roads and MP Stalled roads projects in Nandi County. Transportation
204. Sen. Beatrice Kwamboka, State of the Industrial Area Remand 18.02.2020 Standing Committee on National MP Prison Security, Defence and Foreign Relations
205. Sen. (Arch.) Sylvia Country’s level of preparedness 19.02.2020 Standing Committee on Health Kasanga, MP concerning the Novel Corona Virus 206. Sen. Falhada Iman, MP Recent transfer of teachers by the 19.02.2020 Standing Committee on Education Teachers Service Commission (TSC) from North Eastern Kenya
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207. Sen. Cherarkey Samson Pending payment of casual staff who 20.02.2020 Standing Committee on Finance and Kiprotich, MP worked during the 2019 Kenya Budget Population and Housing Census 208. Sen. Abshiro Halake, MP Outbreak of foot and mouth disease 25.02.2020 Standing Committee on Agriculture, (FMD) in various counties in the Country. Livestock and Fisheries
209. Sen. Mutula Kilonzo Scale-up of Universal Health Coverage 25.02.2020 Standing Committee on Health Junior, MP (UHC) to the forty-seven county governments.
210. Sen. Johnes Mwaruma Land adjudication allocation in 26.02.2020 Standing Committee on Land, Environment and Natural Resources Mwakingali “A” In Voi Sub-county in Taita Taveta County
211. Sen. (Dr.) Gertrude Establishment of Youth Development 03.03.2020 Standing Committee on Labour and Musuruve, MP Centres in the 47 Counties Social Welfare 212. Sen. Abshiro Halake, MP Fire outbreaks in offices of several 03.03.2020 Standing Committee on Devolution counties and Intergovernmental Relations 213. Sen. Falhada Iman, MP 03.03.2020 Standing Committee on National Security status in the country Security, Defense and Foreign Relations
214. Sen. (Dr.) Alice Milgo, Implementation of the National Land 05.03.2020 Standing Committee on Land, MP Use Policy in the counties Environment and Natural Resources 215. Sen. Johnes Mwaruma, Understaffing of Special Unit Schools in 05.03.2020 Standing Committee on Education MP Taita Taveta County 216. Sen. Johnes Mwaruma, Supply of text books and learning 05.03.2020 Standing Committee on Education MP materials to public schools 217. Sen. Rose Nyamunga, State of Ahero and West Kano Irrigation 10.03.2020 Standing Committee on Agriculture, MP Schemes. Livestock and Fisheries 218. Sen. Mohamed Faki, MP Ubomoaji wa makazi ya watu wa eneo 10.03.2020 Kamati ya Kudumu ya Barabara na la Mwaeba, Wadi ya Miritini, Eneo Uchukuzi Bunge la Jomvu, Kaunti ya Mombasa. 219. Sen.Samson Cherarkey, Sudden closure of Kibos Sugar Company 11.03.2020 Standing Committee on Agriculture, Following concerns MP by the National Environmental Livestock and Fisheries raised by Senators on Management Authority (NEMA) the Statement, the
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Deputy Speaker directed that, given the gravity of the matter as well as the fact that it affects several neighbouring counties, the Committee summons the Director- General of NEMA to appear before the Committee on Wednesday, 18th March, 2020 at 10:00 am and that a response be made to the House as soon as possible 220. Sen. Falhada D. Iman, Outbreak of tuberculosis in Kenyan 11.03.2020 Standing Committee on Health MP Prisons
221. Sen. Anuar Loitiptip, MP Non-payment of stipends to the teachers 12.03.2020 Standing Committee on Education contracted under the internship programme by the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) in Lamu County
222. Sen. Anuar Loitiptip, MP LAPPSET Presidential Scholarship 12.03.2020 Standing Committee on Roads and Programme in Lamu County. Transportation 223. Sen. Moses Wetang’ula, 21.04.2020 Standing Committee on Agriculture, The Speaker directed MP Livestock and Fisheries that the Standing Committee on Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries hold a World Bank fund to improve the meeting with the production of specialty coffee in the Cabinet Secretary for country Agriculture and give a report on Tuesday, 28th April, 2020.
On 28th April, 2020, the Deputy Speaker
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directed that a letter be written to the Minister of Agriculture ahead of a meeting with the Committee to withhold any precipitate action or action of any kind on the disbursement of the facility until the matter has been dealt with satisfactorily by the Committee and the House. 224. Sen. Isaac Mwaura, MP Pay As You Earn (P.A.Y.E) deductions for 21.04.2020 Standing Committee on Education teachers with disabilities 225. Sen. Cleophas Malalah, 28.04.2020 Ad-hoc Committee on the COVID-19 The Deputy Speaker MP Situation in Kenya directed that the Committee holds a meeting with the Minister of Health and the Director of KEMRI Sacking of Dr. Joel Lutomiah as the and address the matter Director for the Centre for Virus Research in its report to be at the Kenya Medical Research Institute tabled in the House on Tuesday 5th May, (KEMRI) and the general operations of 2020. KEMRI during the COVID-19 pandemic The Deputy Speaker further directed, on 12th May, 2020 that this report be tabled on Tuesday, 19th May, 2020. 226. Sen. Johnson Sakaja, MP Demolition of houses that have left 05.05.2020 Standing Committee on Land, The Speaker directed 5,000 city residents in Kariobangi North Environment and Natural Resources that the Committee reports back to the Ward, Embakasi North Constituency House on Tuesday, homeless 12th May, 2020
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227. Sen. Fred Outa, MP Humanitarian response in Kisumu 05.05.2020 Standing Committee on National County following the current floods as Security, Defense and Foreign Relations well as the Corona Virus pandemic
228. Sen. Mutula Kilonzo Delay in appointment of forty-one (41) 05.05.2020 Standing Committee on Justice, Legal The Speaker directed Junior, MP Judges in the High Court and Court of Affairs and Human Rights that the Committee reports back to the Appeal House on Tuesday, 12th May, 2020 229. Sen. (Arch.) Sylvia 12.05.2020 Standing Committee on Health The Deputy Speaker Kasanga, MP Operations of the National Hospital directed that the Committee should Insurance Fund (NHIF). report back to the Senate in two weeks 230. Sen. Paul Githiomi, MP 12.05.2020 Standing Committee on National The Deputy Speaker Alarming wave of unresolved murder Security, Defence and Foreign Relations directed that the cases in Ol-Jororok Constituency, Committee should Nyandarua County in the last six months. report back to the Senate in two weeks 231. Sen. Fatuma Dullo, MP Challenges currently experienced in Isiolo 12.05.2020 Ad-hoc Committee on the COVID-19 County relating to Covid-19 pandemic Situation in Kenya preparedness. 232. Sen. George Khaniri, MP 12.05.2020 Standing Committee on National The Deputy Speaker Alleged increased cases of burglaries and Security, Defence and Foreign Relations directed that the robberies in the country during the Committee should curfew time. report back to the Senate in two weeks 233. Sen. Millicent Omanga, Security of students at the University of 12.05.2020 Standing Committee on Education MP Nairobi 234. Sen. Fatuma Dullo, MP Alleged irregular recruitment of teachers 12.05.2020 Standing Committee on Education by the Teachers Service Commission (TSC). 235. Sen. Irungu Kang’ata, MP Provision of tax waivers to small scale 12.05.2020 Standing Committee on Finance and The Deputy Speaker traders following the government’s tax Budget directed that the Committee tables a waivers to cushion the public against the report with concrete effects of COVID-19 pandemic. recommendations on
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the matter in three weeks 236. Sen. Beatrice Kwamboka, Status of education in Kenya following 19.05.2020 Standing Committee on Education MP the outbreak of the COVID – 19 pandemic 237. Sen. (Dr.) Alice Milgo, 19.05.2020 Standing Committee on Land, MP Waste management in Bomet County. Environment and Natural Resources
238. Sen. (Dr.) Abdullahi Ali, Frequent electricity power outages in 19.05.2020 Standing Committee on Energy MP Wajir County. 239. Sen. Petronilla Were Status of governance for Agricultural 19.05.2020 Standing Committee on Agriculture, Lokorio, MP State Corporations. Livestock and Fisheries 240. Sen. Petronilla Were Mass recruitment of health workers by 19.05.2020 Standing Committee on Labour and Lokorio, MP the Public Service Commission for vacant Social Welfare positions in the Ministry of Health under the Universal Health Coverage (UHC) programme. 241. Sen. (Dr.) Isaac Mwaura, Expenditure by the Ministry of Health in 19.05.2020 Standing Committee on Health MP the fight against COVID-19 pandemic. 242. Sen. (Dr.) Abdullahi Ali, Alleged police brutality on residents of 19.05.2020 Standing Committee on National MP Bute and Biyamadow areas in Wajir Security, Defence and Foreign Relations County. 243. Sen. Fatuma Dullo, MP Recent torture and extrajudicial killing of 19.05.2020 Standing Committee on National a resident of Isiolo County, Mr. Musa Security, Defence and Foreign Relations Somo Kanchora, by Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) Officers. 244. Sen. Abshiro Halake, MP Foreseeable challenges of meeting the 19.05.2020 Standing Committee on Finance and deadline for filing of 2019 income tax Budget returns by taxpayers in the country. 245. Sen. (Dr.) Gertrude Learning progression of learners with 19.05.2020 Standing Committee on Education Musuruve, MP disability during the current COVID-19 pandemic.
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246. Sen. Samson Cherarkey, Recent directive by the Ministry of 26.05.2020 Standing Committee on Agriculture, MP Agriculture not to buy maize from local Livestock and Fisheries farmers. 247. Sen. Enoch Wambua, MP Welfare and emoluments of 103 teachers 26.05.2020 Standing Committee on Education The Speaker referred deployed to serve as Deputy Principals in the Statement to the Standing Committee various schools in Kitui County since 2016 on Labour and Social to date. Welfare. 248. Sen. Moses Wetangúla, 26.05.2020 Standing Committee on Roads and The Temporary MP Transportation Speaker directed that Traffic congestion along the Bungoma- the Committee Kanduyi-Malava road. provides a response to the Statement in a week’s time. 249. Sen. Mary Seneta, MP Efficacy, safety and affordability of 26.05.2020 Standing Committee on Agriculture, livestock vaccines, pesticides and Livestock and Fisheries herbicides 250. Sen. Samson Cherarkey, Redesigning and expansion of Kingwal 26.05.2020 Standing Committee on Roads and MP Bridge along Eldoret-Kapsabet Highway Transportation 251. Sen. Anuar Loitiptip, MP 02.06.2020 Standing Committee on National The Temporary Security, Defence and Foreign Relations Speaker directed that a Status of floods and disaster preparedness response be tabled in the country. before the Senate on Tuesday, 8th June, 2020 252. Sen. (Dr.) Gertrude Salary deductions for special needs 02.06.2020 Standing Committee on Education The Temporary Musuruve, MP education teachers, remitted to the Speaker directed that a response be tabled Kenya Union of Special Needs Education before the Senate in Teachers (KUNSET). one week’s time. 253. Sen. (Dr.) Michael Status of ICT infrastructure connectivity 02.06.2020 Standing Committee on Education The Temporary Mbito, MP and delivery for e-learning in secondary Speaker directed that a response be tabled schools in the country. before the Senate in one week’s time. 254. Sen. Fatuma Dullo, MP COVID – 19 pandemic response funds 02.06.2020 Standing Committee on Health The Temporary allocated to county governments by the Speaker referred the National Government and donors and Statement to the Ad Statements Tracker as at 25.02.2021 Page 44
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other support in the form of Personal Hoc Committee on the Protective Equipment (PPE). COVID-19 Situation in Kenya 255. Sen. Fatuma Dullo, MP 02.06.2020 Standing Committee on National Smuggling of marijuana from Ethiopia. Security, Defence and Foreign Relations 256. Sen. Samson Cherarkey, 02.06.2020 Standing Committee on National Following MP Alleged extra-judicial killing by the police Security, Defence and Foreign Relations deliberations, the of Mr. Kevin Kipchumba and Mr. Temporary Speaker Bonface Kiprotich in Tabolwa village directed the committee Mosop Constituency in Nandi county. to provide a response to the Statement in one week’s time. 257. Sen. Okong’o Mogeni, 02.06.2020 Standing Committee on Agriculture, Following MP Alleged summary dismissal of tea pickers Livestock and Fisheries deliberations, the in Kerito and Kipkebe Tea Factories in Temporary Speaker directed the committee Nyamira County. to provide a response to the Statement in two weeks’ time 258. Sen. Okong’o Mogeni, 02.06.2020 Standing Committee on Land, Following MP Statement by, from the concerning recent Environment and Natural Resources deliberations, the demolitions of houses and homesteads Temporary Speaker carried out in Keroka and Nyamira town, directed the committee Nyamira County. to provide a response to the Statement in two weeks’ time. 259. Sen. (Arch.) Sylvia 09.06.2020 Standing Committee on Roads and The Deputy Speaker Kasanga, MP Operationalization of the National Transportation directed the Committee to provide Construction Authority (Defects and a response to the Liability) Regulations, 2020 Statement in two weeks’ time. 260. Sen. (Arch.) Sylvia Mental health in Kenya in view of 09.06.2020 Standing Committee on Health The Deputy Speaker Kasanga, MP cessation of movement and curfew directed the committee to provide a response currently obtaining in the country to the Statement in two weeks’ time
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261. Sen. Petronilla Were, MP 09.06.2020 Standing Committee on Labour and The Deputy Speaker Social Welfare redirected the Statement to the Ad Welfare support for unionisable Hoc Committee on employees adversely affected by COVID COVID-19 Situation in – 19 pandemic Kenya and directed the Committee to provide a response to the Statement in two weeks’ time. 262. Sen. (Dr.) Alice Milgo, Death of one person and injury of three 09.06.2020 Standing Committee on National The Deputy Speaker MP others by an alleged mysterious creature Security, Defence and Foreign Relations directed the Committee between September 2019 and June, to provide a response 2020, in Bomet County to the Statement in two weeks’ time. 263. Sen. Judith Pareno, MP 09.06.2020 Ad-hoc Committee on COVID-19 The Deputy Speaker Sharing of the KShs. 5 Billion conditional Situation in Kenya directed the grant to county governments for COVID- Committee to provide 19 emergency response a response to the Statement on 16th June, 2020. 264. Sen. (Dr.) Ochilo Financial and fiscal interventions by the 23.06.2020 Standing Committee on Finance and Ayacko, MP government to save public-owned sugar Budget millers 265. Sen. (Dr.) Ochilo Status of project funding and 23.06.2020 Standing Committee on Devolution Ayacko, MP implementation for Rongo Township, and Intergovernmental Relations Awendo Township and Migori Municipality 266. Sen. Johnes Mwaruma, Approved budgets for Taita Taveta 23.06.2020 Standing Committee on Finance and MP County Government, submitted to the Budget Controller of Budget 267. Sen. Johnes Mwaruma, Administrative boundary between Taita 23.06.2020 Standing Committee on Justice, Legal MP Taveta and Makueni Counties. Affairs and Human Rights 268. Sen. (Dr.) Alice Milgo, Nixtamalization of maize to curb 23.06.2020 Standing Committee on Agriculture, MP aflatoxins Livestock and Fisheries
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269. Sen. Falhada Dekow, MP Alleged second wave of desert locust 23.06.2020 Standing Committee on Agriculture, invasion in the country Livestock and Fisheries 270. Sen. Johnes Mwaruma, Usage of funds by the Taita Taveta 23.06.2020 Ad-hoc Committee on COVID 19 MP County Government to mitigate the Situation in Kenya spread of the pandemic 271. Sen. Millicent Omanga, Prolonged delay in issuance of good 23.06.2020 Standing Committee on National MP conduct certificates at DCI offices and Security, Defence and Foreign Relations Huduma Centres across the country 272. Sen. Samson Cherarkey, Poor road signage on the road under 23.06.2020 Standing Committee on Roads and MP construction along Kapsabet-Eldoret Transportation Highway 273. Sen. Johnson Sakaja, MP 23.06.2020 Standing Committee on Lands, The Temporary Environment and Natural Resources Speaker (Sen. Nyamunga) directed the Committee to provide a response to the Statement on 7th July, 2020.
The Temporary Speaker further directed that a letter Planned repossession of land demolition be written to the of houses in parts of Langata relevant Cabinet Constituency Secretary ahead of a meeting with the Committee to withhold any precipitate action or action of any kind on the planned demolitions until the matter has been dealt with satisfactorily by the Committee and the House.
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274. Sen. Samson Cherarkey, 24.06.2020 Standing Committee on Land, The Deputy Speaker MP Environment and Natural Resources directed the Committee Status of operations at the Karebe Gold to provide a response Mine Company Limited in Nandi County to the Statement in two weeks’ time. 275. Sen. Samson Cherarkey, Disbursements of funds to county 24.06.2020 Standing Committee on Finance and MP governments Budget 276. Sen. Beatrice Kwamboka, Status of the Nairobi Metropolitan Area 07.07.2020 Standing Committee on Roads and MP Transport Authority (NAMATA) Transportation 277. Sen. Beatrice Kwamboka, Alleged rise in cases of teenage 07.07.2020 Standing Committee on Education MP pregnancies during the COVID-19 pandemic 278. Sen. Farhiya Ali Haji, MP Alleged stalled payment of sitting 07.07.2020 Standing Committee on Labour and allowance to members of the Wajir Land Social Welfare Tribunal Board 279. Sen. Samson Cherarkey, Killing, by police officers, of three (3) 07.07.2020 Standing Committee on National MP residents of Lessos in Nandi Hills Security, Defence and Foreign Relations Constituency, Nandi County 280. Sen. Johnson Sakaja, MP Progress made in construction of various 07.07.2020 Standing Committee on Roads and markets across Nairobi City County Transportation 281. Sen. Christopher Langat, Cruel treatment of Kenyans working in 07.07.2020 Standing Committee on National MP the State of Qatar Security, Defence and Foreign Relations 282. Sen. Cleophas Malalah, Role of the National Hospital Insurance 14.07.2020 Ad-hoc Committee on the Covid-19 MP Fund (NHIF) in Covid-19 testing for hotel Situation in Kenya and restaurant staff in the Country 283. Sen. Cleophas Malalah, Disbursement of Government capitation 21.07.2020 Standing Committee on Education MP funds to schools and the measures to cushion teachers employed by the Schools’ Boards of Management and non-teaching staff during the COVID-19 pandemic in Kenya.
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284. Sen. Moses Wetang’ula, Payment of salaries to teachers serving in 21.07.2020 Standing Committee on Education MP private schools following the outbreak of COVID – 19 pandemic in Kenya. 285. Sen. Abshiro Halake, MP Provision of training opportunities for 21.07.2020 Standing Committee on Labour and persons living with disabilities serving in Social Welfare the Public Service 286. Sen. Abshiro Halake, MP Status of automation of land registries 21.07.2020 Standing Committee on Land, and general land records Environment and Natural Resources 287. Sen. Johnes Mwaruma, Status of Voi Point Limited, L.R. No. 21.07.2020 Standing Committee on Land, MP 28683 Environment and Natural Resources 288. Sen. Mwinyihaji Ongoing reconstruction of the Makupa 21.07.2020 Standing Committee on Roads and Mohamed Faki, MP Causeway – Digo road, that leads to Transportation Jomvu area 289. Sen. Isaac Mwaura, MP Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) who 21.07.2020 Ad- hoc Committee on COVID-19 have benefitted from the COVID-19 Situation in Kenya Response Fund set up by the National Government 290. Sen. Isaac Mwaura, MP Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) who 21.07.2020 Standing Committee on Roads and have benefitted from the Kazi Mtaani Transportation Program by the National Government 291. Sen. Samson Cherarkey, Alleged loss of 7 billion in penalties paid 21.07.2020 Standing Committee on Energy MP to investors in the Lake Turkana Wind Power Project 292. Sen. Samson Cherarkey, Public notice issued by the Kenya Medical 21.07.2020 Standing Committee on Health MP Research Institute (KEMRI) on handling of samples and testing for COVID-19 293. Sen. (Dr.) Abdullahi Ali, Misappropriation of Staff emoluments, 08.09.2020 Standing Committee on Labour and MP statutory deductions and other labour Social Welfare. related violations 294. Sen. Mohamed Faki State of affairs at the Postal Corporation 08.09.2020 Standing Committee on Information Mwinyihaji, MP of Kenya and Technology
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295. Sen. (Dr.) Alice Milgo, Alleged continued destruction, by fires, 08.09.2020 Standing Committee on Land, MP of the conservation area around the Environment and Natural Resources Tsavo National Park 296. Sen. Fatuma Dullo, MP Alleged assault against a resident of Isiolo 08.09.2020 Standing Committee on National County by police officers at Barambete Security, Defence and Foreign Relations Police Post in the County 297. Sen. Anwar Loitiptip, MP Status of dock work job opportunities at 08.09.2020 Standing Committee on Roads and the Lamu Port for youth in Lamu County Transportation 298. Sen. Fatuma Dullo, MP Alleged human-Wildlife conflict in Isiolo 08.09.2020 Standing Committee on Land, County Environment and Natural Resources 299. Sen. (Dr.) Abdullahi Ali, Status of preparedness for COVID-19 by 08.09.2020 Ad-hoc Committee on COVID-19 MP the Wajir County Government Situation in Kenya. 300. Sen. Petronila Were Allege frustrations faced by retired public 08.09.2020 Standing Committee on Labour and Lokorio, MP servants or their beneficiaries in claiming Social Welfare benefits at the Pensions Department 301. Sen. Anwar Loitiptip, MP Killing of chiefs, police officers and 08.09.2020 Standing Committee on National community volunteers in Lamu East Security, Defence and Foreign Relations Constituency, Lamu County 302. Sen. Samson Cherarkey, Alleged reduction of tea prices by tea 08.09.2020 Standing Committee on Agriculture, MP companies in Nandi County Livestock and Fisheries 303. Sen. Abshiro Halake. MP Derogatory reference of mentally 08.09.2020 Standing Committee on Justice, Legal challenged victims of sexual violence in Affairs and Human Rights. the Penal Code 304. Sen. (Dr.) Abdullahi Ali, Abduction and disappearance of 17.09.2020 Standing Committee on National MP members of the public Security, Defence and Foreign Relations 305. Sen. Boniface Kabaka, Transfer of ministerial responsibility of 17.09.2020 Standing Committee on Agriculture, MP the Kenya Meat Commission (KMC) to Livestock and Fisheries the Ministry of Defence 306. Sen. Millicent Omanga, State of affairs at the Pumwani Maternity 22.09.2020 Standing Committee on Health MP Hospital 307. Sen. Moses Wetang’ula, Plans to lease out State owned sugar 23.09.2020 Standing Committee on Agriculture, MP companies. Livestock and Fisheries
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308. Sen. Beatrice Kwamboka, Pollution of the environment by 23.09.2020 Standing Committee on Land, MP industrial emissions Environment and Natural Resources 309. Sen. Cleophas Malalah, Proposed increase of Excise Duty on beer 23.09.2020 Standing Committee on Finance and MP made from sorghum, millet and cassava Budget 310. Sen. Aaron Cheruiyot, Operations of the Anti-Doping Agency of 23.09.2020 Standing Committee on Labour and MP Kenya (ADAK) and the alleged rampant Social Welfare doping test failure by Kenyan athletes 311. Sen. (Canon) Naomi 23.09.2020 Standing Committee on Energy Following Waqo, MP deliberations, the Speaker directed that the Standing Committee on Energy invites the Cabinet Secretary for Energy, CEO of Kenya Power and Lighting, CEO of Frequent cases of electricity surge and KETRACO and other outage in Marsabit County relevant persons to appear before a Committee of the Whole House on Tuesday 29th September, 2020 to respond to the Statement and other related matters raised by Senators 312. Sen. Samson Cherarkey, Mass electricity blackout in Nandi County 23.09.2020 Standing Committee on Energy MP due to several faulty transformers 313. Sen. Judith Pareno, MP Boundary dispute between Kajiado and 23.09.2020 Standing Committee on National Makueni Counties at Merrueshi area of Security, Defence and Foreign Relations Kenyawa Poka Ward, a place commonly known as Oloirien. 314. Sen. Petronilla Were Payment of allowances to Office 24.09.2020 Standing Committee on Health Lokorio on behalf of Sen. Administrative Personnel working in the (Dr.) Michael Mbito, MP health sector in county governments
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315. Sen. Anuar Loitiptip, MP Alleged displacement of squatters from 24.09.2020 Standing Committee on Land, Hidabwo area in Lamu County Environment and Natural Resources 316. Sen. (Dr.) Getrude Equal opportunities for persons with 24.09.2020 Standing Committee on Labour and Musuruve Inimah, MP disabilities Social Welfare 317. Sen. Samson Cherarkey, Provision of the new Kenya Police 24.09.2020 Standing Committee on National MP uniform to police officers Security, Defence and Foreign Relations 318. Sen. Anuar Loitiptip, MP Alleged encroachment of Lake Kenyatta 24.09.2020 Standing Committee on Land, riparian land in Lamu County Environment and Natural Resources 319. Sen. (Dr.) Getrude 24.09.2020 Standing Committee on Tourism, Trade Sen. (Dr.) Abdullahi Musuruve Inimah, MP and Industrialization Ali, MP, raised a Point of Order to inform the House that the Statement should have been directed to the Compliance, by the Kenya Wildlife Standing Committee Service (KWS), with the requirement for on Land Environment accessibility of the Nairobi Animal and Natural Resources. Orphanage by persons with disabilities. However, KWS, which is responsible for management of the Animal Orphanage, is a Parastatal under the Ministry of Tourism and Wildlife 320. Sen. Moses Wetang’ula, State and operations of the Nzoia Sugar 24.09.2020 Standing Committee on Agriculture, MP Company Livestock and Fisheries 321. Sen. (Eng) Godana Utilization of the Road Maintenance 29.09.2020 Sanding Committee on Roads and Hargura, MP Levy Fund by County governments Transportation 322. Sen. Anuar Loitiptip, MP Nonpayment of Health Service 29.09.2020 Standing Committee on Health Allowance to ambulance drivers and support staff working in hospitals and health facilities in Kilifi, Lamu, Tana River, Mombasa, Kwale and Taita Taveta county government.
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323. Sen. (Dr.) Abdullahi Ali, 30.09.2020 Standing Committee on National The Deputy Speaker MP Work injury compensation awarded to Security, Defence and Foreign Relations directed the Committee to provide Boru Halakhe vide Nairobi High Court a response to the Petition No. 7 of 2012. Statement in two weeks’ time. 324. Sen. (Dr.) Getrude Compensation of Mr. Peter Otieno by 30.09.2020 Standing Committee on Labour and Musuruve, MP Sarova Hotels Ltd. Social Welfare 325. Sen. (CPA.) Farhiya Haji, Pending bills and payment to suppliers by 30.09.2020 Standing Committee on Finance and MP the County Government of Wajir. Budget 326. Sen. Petronila Were, MP State of affairs at the Busia County 30.09.2020 Standing Committee on Health Referral Hospital. 327. Sen. Fatuma Dullo, MP 30.09.2020 Standing Committee on National Clashes along the Isiolo- Garissa border Security, Defence and Foreign Relations
328. Sen. Isaac Mwaura, MP Operationalization status of the 06.10.2020 Standing Committee on Health Counsellors and Psychologists Act, 2014 329. Sen. Moses Wetang’ula, Government support to maize farmers in 06.10.2020 Standing Committee on Agriculture, MP the western region Livestock and Fisheries 330. Sen. Samson Cherarkey, Status of the fight against locust invasion 06.10.2020 Standing Committee on Agriculture, MP in Kenya Livestock and Fisheries 331. Sen. (Dr.) Christopher Stalled construction works on two major 07.10.2020 Standing Committee on Roads and Langat, MP bridges in Bomet County Transportation 332. Sen. Aaron Cheruiyot, 07.10.2020 Standing Committee on Justice, Legal MP Human rights violations in Kenya Affairs and Human Rights 333. Sen. Samson Cherarkey, State of affairs at Technical and 07.10.2020 Standing Committee on Education MP Vocational Education and Training (TVET) centers across the country and issues affecting trainers employed by respective Boards of Governors in the institutions 334. Sen. Samson Cherarkey, Nonpayment of teachers serving under 07.10.2020 Standing Committee on Education MP the School Boards of Management in Nandi County
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335. Sen. Mohamed Faki, MP Hali ya barabara ya Nairobi – Mombasa, 08.10.2020 Kamati ya Kudumu ya Barabara, hususan maeneo ya karibu na Dongo Uchukuzi Kundu 336. Sen. Falhada Iman, MP Cases of COVID-19 infections in the 08.10.2020 Ad-Hoc Committee on the COVID-19 Nairobi Remand Prison, and the general Situation in Kenya state of preparedness to deal with the pandemic in correctional facilities in the (Statement redirected to the Standing Committee on Health) country 337. Sen. Aaron Cheruiyot, 08.10.2020 Standing Committee on Finance and MP Human rights violations in Kenya Budget
338. Sen. Fatuma Dullo, MP Recent dismissal of staff by the Ewaso 08.10.2020 Standing Committee on Labour and Ng’iro Development Authoriy Social Services 339. Sen. Aaron Cheruiyot, Alleged non-payment of COVID-19 04.11.2020 Standing Committee on Health MP claims by the National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) and private medical insurance companies 340. Sen. (Dr.) Abdullahi Security checks conducted at the Wilson 04.11.2020 Standing Committee on National Ibrahim Ali, MP Airport on passengers arriving from the Security, Defence and Foreign Relations Wajir Airport 341. Sen. (CPA.) Farhiya Haji, Drought situation of counties in the Arid 04.11.2020 Standing Committee on Land, MP and Semi-Arid Lands (ASAL) Environment and Natural Resources 342. Sen. (Dr.) Abdullahi Tarmacking of Wajir Ring Road (Four 04.11.2020 Standing Committee on Roads and Ibrahim Ali, MP Mile Road) Transportation 343. Sen. Mohamed Faki, MP) Kuteuliwa kwa Mkurugenzi Mkuu wa 04.11.2020 Kamati ya Kudumu la Leba na Ustawi Mamlaka ya Kitaifa ya Bahari. wa Jamii 344. Sen. Anuar Loitiptip, MP) Lack of exploitation of maritime job 05.11.2020 Standing Committee on Roads and opportunities by the youth residing in the Transportation coastal region of the country 345. Sen. Petronilla Were, MP Monopolistic tendencies by the East 05.11.2020 Standing Committee on Tourism, Trade Africa Breweries Limited (EABL) in beer and Industrialization packaging 346. Sen. Samson Cherarkey, Loss of KShs 2.3 billion at the National 05.11.2020 Standing Committee on Energy MP Oil Corporation of Kenya (NOCK)
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347. Sen. Millicent Omanga, Financial status of deposit-taking 10.11.2020 Standing Committee on Finance and MP commercial banks Budget 348. Sen. Millicent Omanga, Resumption of sporting activities in the 10.11.2020 Standing Committee on Labour and MP country Social Welfare 349. Sen. Petronilla Were Alleged monopolistic practices by 10.11.2020 Standing Committee on Information Lokorio, MP telecommunication company M/S and Technology Safaricom PLC 350. Sen. Mercy Chebeni, MP Review of accredited academic 11.11.2020 Standing Committee on Education programmes and courses by the Commission for University Education (CUE 351. Sen. Petronilla Were Efficacy of the Integrated Financial 17.11.2020 Standing Committee on Finance and Lokorio, MP Management Information System (IFMIS) Budget and its application in the disbursement of funds to counties 352. Sen. Millicent Omanga, State of Public Service Vehicles (PSV) 24.11.2020 Standing Committee on Roads and MP sector during the COVID-19 pandemic Transportation 353. Sen. Millicent Omanga, Rampant cases of insecurity in the 24.11.2020 Standing Committee on National MP Nairobi Central Business District (CBD) Security, Defence and Foreign Relations 354. Sen. (Dr.) Getrude Measures put in place by the Kenya 24.11.2020 Standing Committee on Tourism, Trade Musuruve, MP Wildlife Services (KWS) and private and Industrialization sanctuaries to support Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) to access National Game Parks, Game Reserves and Animal Orphanages 355. Sen. (Dr.) Getrude Measures put in place by county 24.11.2020 Standing Committee on National Musuruve, MP governments to support Persons with Cohesion, Equal Opportunity and Disabilities (PWDs) during the COVID-19 Regional Integration pandemic 356. Sen. Okong’o Mogeni, Death of Ms. Martha Kemunto Ochoki at 24.11.2020 Standing Committee on Health MP the Nyamira County Referral Hospital 357. Sen. (Dr.) Christopher Declaration of 719 employees as 24.11.2020 Standing Committee on Labour and Langat, MP redundant by Finlays Kenya Limited Social Welfare
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358. Sen. (Dr.) Abdullahi Ali, Increased incidents of abduction and 01.12.2020 Standing Committee on National MP disappearance of members of public in Security, Defence and Foreign Relations Wajir County 359. Sen. Petronilla Were Protection of local investors in multi- 01.12.2020 Standing Committee on Labour and Lokorio, MP national companies in Kenya Social Welfare 360. Sen. Petronilla Were, MP Protection of local investors in multi- 01.12.2020 Standing Committee on Labour and national companies in Kenya Social Welfare
361. Sen. Mohamed Faki, MP Alleged harassment of cyber and movie 01.12.2020 Standing Committee on National on Behalf of Sen. Anuar Security, Defence and Foreign Relations shop owners in Lamu County Loitiptip, MP 362. Sen. Beatrice Kwamboka, 01.12.2020 Standing Committee on Roads and MP Road safety Transportation 363. Sen. Beatrice Kwamboka, Status of funds allocated to county 01.12.2020 Standing Committee on Health MP governments, as donations by the international community, to aid in the fight against COVID-19 pandemic 364. Sen. George Khaniri, MP Quality of the new generation currency 01.12.2020 Standing Committee on Finance and notes Budget 365. Beatrice Kwamboka, MP Arrest of underage children engaging in 01.12.2020 Standing Committee on National alcohol and narcotics abuse in different Security, Defence and Foreign Relations estates in Nairobi County
366. Sen. Petronilla Were, MP Status of Pan African Paper Mills (E. A.) 01.12.2020 Standing Committee on Tourism, Trade Ltd. and Industrialization 367. Sen. (Prof.) Charles Alleged attacks against herders from the 01.12.2020 Standing Committee on National Malachy Ekal, MP Turkana community in Isiolo and Meru Security, Defence and Foreign Relations Counties 368. Sen. Beatrice Kwamboka, Security along the Kenyan borders 01.12.2020 Standing Committee on National MP Security, Defence and Foreign Relations 369. Sen. Fatuma Dullo, MP Alleged ongoing armed clashes at Quri, 01.12.2020 Standing Committee on National Gafarsa involving communities from Security, Defence and Foreign Relations Isiolo and Garissa Counties and the
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ongoing security operation in Ngare Mara, Isiolo County 370. Sen. Millicent Omanga, Availability of ICU facilities countrywide 01.12.2020 Standing Committee on Health MP to handle patients with severe COVID-19 symptoms and other critical illnesses 371. Sen. Samson Cherarkey, Non-remittance of statutory deductions 01.12.2020 Standing Committee on Health MP from the staff of the County Government of Nandi County to the National Hospital Insurance Fund (NHIF) by the County Government of Nandi County 372. Sen. Falhada Iman, MP 01.12.2020 Standing Committee on Health Following deliberations, the Deputy Speaker directed that the Alleged rise in cases of medical negligence Committee and malpractice consolidates and addresses all the
concerns raised by Senators during deliberations on the Statement as captured in the Hansard. 373. Sen. Johnson Sakaja, MP 01.12.2020 Standing Committee on National Following Security, Defence and Foreign Relations deliberations, the Arbitrary arrest of Governor Mike Mbuvi Deputy Speaker Sonko and disruption of his meeting with directed the Statement the members of the County Assembly of to the Standing Nairobi City County on 30th November, Committee on Justice, 2020 Legal Affairs and Human Rights for consideration 374. Sen. Naomi Waqo, MP, Alleged arson attack on the Garissa 10.02.2021 Standing Committee on National on behalf of Sen. Security, Defence and Foreign Relations County Assembly facilities Falhada Iman, MP 375. Sen. Naomi Waqo, MP, Rampant police harassment of civilians 10.02.2021 Standing Committee on National on behalf of Sen. while enforcing the COVID-19 protocols Security, Defence and Foreign Relations Falhada Iman, MP and guidelines
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376. Sen. (Dr.) Abdullahi Ali, Abduction, disappearance and murder of 10.02.2021 Standing Committee on National MP members of the public in Wajir County Security, Defence and Foreign Relations 377. Sen. Petronilla Were Status and operations of the Kenya 10.02.2021 Standing Committee on Labour and Lokorio, MP Scouting Association (KSA) Social Welfare 378. Sen. Beatrice Kwamboka, State of affairs at Wangu Primary School 10.02.2021 Standing Committee on Education MP in Dandora Phase II, Nairobi City County 379. Sen. Beatrice Kwamboka, Rise in incidents of fires in learning 10.02.2021 Standing Committee on Education MP institutions in the Country 380. Sen. Petronilla Were 10.02.2021 Standing Committee on Education Lokorio, MP Rampant cases of indiscipline in schools
381. Sen. Mary Seneta, MP Roadmap to the activities leading to the 11.02.2021 Standing Committee on Justice, Legal 2022 General Elections Affairs and Human Rights 382. Sen. (Dr.) Abdullahi Ali, Delays in payment of Work Injury Benefit 11.02.2021 Standing Committee on Labour and MP and other labour-related compensations Social Welfare to staff in county governments across the country 383. Sen. Enock Wambua, MP Payment of a one-off honorarium and 17.02.2021 Standing Committee on Labour and monthly pension to former Councillors Social Welfare under the defunct Local Authorities 384. Sen. (Dr.) Gertrude Return to school of learners who were 17.02.2021 Standing Committee on Education Musuruve, MP forced out of school as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic 385. Sen. Johnes Mwaruma, Upgrading of the Loitoktok- Njukini- 17.02.2021 Standing Committee on Roads and MP Taveta road to bitumen standard Transportation 386. Sen. (Dr.) Christopher Medical negligence at health facilities in 17.02.2021 Standing Committee on Health Lang’at, MP Bomet County 387. Sen. Victor Prengei, MP Ban on planting of maize in Nessuit, 17.02.2021 Standing Committee on National Njoro Sub-County, Nakuru County by Security, Defence and Foreign Relations the Ministry of Interior and Coordination of National Government 388. Sen. Mutula Kilonzo Jnr, sought a Statement from the on the 18.02.2021 Standing Committee on Roads and MP refusal by the Kenya Government to Transportation
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approve the application by Emirates Airline to increase passenger flights on the Dubai - Nairobi route despite a bilateral agreement between the governments of the two countries that supports the applications 389. Sen. Cleophas Malalah, 18.02.2021 Standing Committee on Tourism, Trade Following MP and Industrialization deliberations, the Alleged multiple tax payment by lorries Speaker redirected the and trucks transporting building materials Statement to the across counties in Kenya Standing Committee on Finance and Budget for consideration 390. Sen. Naomi Waqo, MP 24.02.2021 Standing Committee on National Insecurity in Marsabit County Security, Defence and Foreign Relations 391. Sen. Stewart Madzayo, Ukatili wa Maafisa wa polisi na kupigwa 24.02.2021 Kamati ya Usalama wa Taifa, Ulinzi na (Mb) kwa mfanyibiashara maarufu Mama Mahusiano ya Kimataifa Kadzo Karisa Kalu mbele ya wafanyikazi wake na mali yake kuharibiwa na polisi 392. Sen. Naomi Shiyonga, Death of Ms. Jacklyn Mugure allegedly 24.02.2021 Standing Committee on National MP from a stray bullet at the OTC stage area Security, Defence and Foreign Relations in Nairobi City County
Statements by Chairpersons of Committees pursuant to S.O. 51 (1) (a)
1. Sen. Johnson Sakaja, Issues that arose during the Committee’s 07.11.2018 N/A N/A Chairperson, Standing County visits to Mombasa, Kwale and Committee on Labour Kilifi Counties from 29th October, 2018 and Social Welfare to 2nd November, 2018 – Human Resource Issues in County Governments 2. Sen. Johnson Sakaja, Preferences and reservations in Public 07.11.2018 N/A N/A Chairperson, Standing Procurement and Asset Disposal under Committee on Labour Section 157 of the Public Procurement and Social Welfare and Asset Disposal Act, 2015 3. Sen. Johnson Sakaja, Implementation of the National 28.02.2019 N/A N/A Vice-Chairperson, Integrated Identity Management System
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Standing Committee on (NIIMS) commonly referred to as National Security, “Huduma Number” Defence and Foreign Relations 4. Sen. Nderitu Kinyua 28.03.2019 N/A N/A Chairperson of the Working relations between the County Standing Committee on Executive and County Assembly of Devolution and Mombasa Intergovernmental Relations 5. Sen. Mahamud 03.04.2019 N/A N/A The County Government Exchequer Mohamed, Chairperson, monthly releases by the Office of the Standing Committee on Controller of Budget Finance and Budget 6. Sen. Samson Cherarkey 21.05.2019 N/A N/A Chairperson, Standing Unexplained detention and abuse of the Committee on Justice, rights of MPs and a Former Cabinet Legal Affairs and Human Secretary Rights 7. Sen. Johnson Sakaja, Proposed policy by the Public Service 20.06.2019 N/A N/A Chairperson, Standing Commission to freeze employment in Committee on Labour the public service and to employ civil and Social Welfare servants on three-year contracts only 8. Vice Chairperson of the 02.07.2019 N/A N/A Standing Committee on Rapid Results Initiative (RRI) for National Security, processing and issuance of birth Defence and Foreign certificates. Relations (Sen. Johnson Sakaja, MP) 9. Chairperson, Standing 03.07.2019 N/A N/A Status of the consideration of the Committee on Finance Division of Revenue Bill, 2019. and Budget 10.Vice -Chairperson of the Petition on the lack of support for 11.07.2019 N/A N/A Standing Committee on issuance of death certificates and National Security, facilitation of counselling by the Ministry Defence and Foreign of Foreign Affairs, to the families of the Relations victims of the Ethiopian Air Crash.
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11. Sen. Johnson Sakaja, 23.07.2019 N/A N/A Status Report on the payment of the Chairperson, Standing Inua Jamii Cash Transfer Beneficiaries for Committee on Labour March/April and May/June 2019 and Social Welfare 12.Sen. John Kinyua 07.08.2019 N/A N/A Nderitu, Chairperson of Challenges faced by County the Standing Committee Governments in Budget making, on Devolution and specifically in Taita Taveta County Intergovernmental Relations 13.Chairperson of the 08.08.2019 Standing Committee on Finance and 15.08.2019 The Deputy Speaker Standing Committee on Budget directed the Finance and Budget Committee to meet Budget stalemate on the passage of the with the Cabinet Division of Revenue Bill, 2019. Secretary for National
Treasury on 13.8.19 over the financing of counties 14.Chairperson of the The budget process at the county level 19.09.2019 N/A N/A Standing Committee on of government. Finance and Budget 15.Sen. Samson Cherarkey 07.11.2019 N/A N/A Chairperson, Standing Financial autonomy and independence Committee on Justice, of the Judiciary in Kenya Legal Affairs and Human Rights 16.Chairperson of the Stoppage of funds to County 27.11.2019 N/A N/A Standing Committee on Governments due to failure to pay Finance and Budget Pending Bills 17.Chairperson, Standing 20.02.2020 Standing Committee on Agriculture, 20.02.2020 Following concerns by Committee on Livestock and Fisheries Senators on the Agriculture, Livestock Statement, the Speaker and Fisheries directed that the CS for Agriculture, Livestock Locust invasion in parts of the country and Fisheries be summoned to appear before the Senate on Monday, 24th February, 2020
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18.The Chairperson, 25.02.2020 N/A Status of a resolution recommending the Standing Committee on conferment of City status to Nakuru Devolution and Municipality. Intergovernmental
Relations 19.Chairperson, Standing 03.03.2020 Speaker directed that Committee on the Committee Agriculture, Livestock updates the Senate and Fisheries every fortnight Locust invasion in parts of the country concerning locust invasion until the matter is conclusively dealt with. 20.Sen. Samson Cherarkey 05.03.2020 N/A N/A Chairperson, Standing Inquiry by the Committee into Committee on Justice, extrajudicial killings and enforced Legal Affairs and Human disappearances in Kenya Rights 21.Chairperson Standing Scaling up of the Universal Health Care 05.05.2020 N/A N/A Committee on Health (UHC) Program to the 47 County Governments 22.Chairperson, Standing 05.05.2020 N/A N/A Criteria for Allocation of World Bank Committee on Funds for the Improved Production of Agriculture, Livestock and Coffee in the Country Fisheries 23.Chairperson, Standing 05.05.2020 N/A N/A Committee on Second generation locust invasion in Agriculture, Livestock and parts of the country Fisheries 24.Chairperson, Standing Maize situation in the country and on 19.05.2020 N/A N/A Committee on the implementation status of the Agriculture, Livestock and recommendations adopted by the Fisheries Senate from the report of the Ad-hoc Committee on Maize Situation in the Country.
25.Chairperson, Standing Reopening of learning institutions in the 21.07.2020 N/A N/A Committee on Education wake of the COVID-19 pandemic
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26.Chairperson, Sessional Statutory instruments referred to the 21.07.2020 N/A N/A Committee on Delegated Committee, namely, the Public Legislation Procurement and Asset Disposal Regulations, 2020 and the Traffic (Driving Schools, Driving Instructors and Driving Licenses) Rules, 2020 27.Sen. Mwinyihaji Faki on 16.09.2020 N/A N/A behalf of the Matters for which the Committee is Chairperson, Standing responsible Committee on Justice,
Legal Affairs and Human Rights 28.Chairperson, Standing Passing on of renowned Artist, the late 16.09.2020 N/A N/A Committee on Labour Mr. Charles Bukeko, popularly known and Social Welfare as Papa Shirandula 29.Chairperson, Ad-hoc Visits undertaken by the Ad-hoc 23.09.2020 N/A N/A Committee on the Committee to various Counties and on COVID-19 Situation in the progress made in carrying out its Kenya mandate
30.Chairperson, Standing Operationalization of the National 24.09.2020 N/A N/A Committee on Roads and Construction Authority (Defects Liability) Transportation Regulations, 2020 as sought by Sen. (Arch.) Sylvia Kasanga, MP 31.Sen. Mary Seneta, Mp on Death of a patient at the M.P Shah 30.09.2020 N/A N/A behalf of the Hospital, Nairobi, due to alleged Chairperson, Standing negligence as sought by Sen. Beth Mugo, Committee on Health MP 32.Vice -Chairperson, on 06.10.2020 N/A N/A behalf of Chairperson, World Teachers Day Standing Committee on Education 33.Chairperson, Standing Constitutional amendments proposed by 11.11.2020 N/A N/A Committee on Justice, the Senate on the Report of the Steering Legal Affairs and Human Committee on the implementation of Rights the Building Bridges to a United Kenya Taskforce Report
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34.Chairperson, Standing 17.11.2020 N/A N/A Committee on Health COVID-19 pandemic situation
Statements made under S.O. 51 (1) (b) 1. Sen. Lelegwe Ltumbesi, 22.11.2018 N/A N/A Chairperson, Standing Committee on Activities of the Committee Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries 2. Sen. Nderitu Kinyua, 22.11.2018 N/A N/A Chairperson, Standing Committee on Activities of the Committee Devolution and Intergovernmental Relations 3. Sen. (Dr.) Langat 22.11.2018 N/A N/A Andrew, Chairperson, Activities of the Committee Standing Committee on Education 4. Sen. Mahamud 22.11.2018 N/A N/A Mohamed, Chairperson, Activities of the Committee Standing Committee on Finance and Budget 5. Sen. Ephraim Maina, 27.11.2018 N/A N/A Chairperson, Standing Activities of the Committee Committee on Energy 6. Sen. Gideon Moi, 27.11.2018 N/A N/A Chairperson, Standing Committee on Activities of the Committee Information and Technology 7. Sen. Samson Cherarkey, 27.11.2018 N/A N/A Chairperson, Standing Committee on Justice, Activities of the Committee Legal Affairs and Human Rights
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8. Sen. Aaron Cheruiyot, 27.11.2018 N/A N/A Chairperson, Ad-hoc Activities of the Committee Committee on Tea 9. Sen. Michael Mbito, 28.11.2018 N/A N/A Chairperson, Standing Activities of the Committee Committee on Health 10.Sen. Johnson Sakaja, 28.11.2018 N/A N/A Chairperson, Standing Activities of the Committee Committee on Labour and Social Welfare 11. Sen. Paul Githiomi, 28.11.2018 N/A N/A Chairperson, Standing Committee on Land, Activities of the Committee Environment and Natural Resources 12.Sen. Moses Wetang’ula, 29.11.2018 N/A N/A Vice-Chairperson, Ad- Activities of the Committee hoc Committee on Maize 13.Sen. Phillip Mpaayei, 29.11.2018 N/A N/A Chairperson, Standing Committee on National Activities of the Committee Cohesion, Equal Opportunity and Regional Integration 14.Sen. Charles Reubenson 29.11.2018 N/A N/A Kibiru, Chairperson, Standing Committee on Activities of the Committee Tourism, Trade and Industrialization 15.Sen. Hargura Godana, 04.12.2018 N/A N/A Vice-Chairperson, Standing Committee on Activities of the Committee Roads and Transportation 16.Sen. Moses Kajwang’ 04.12.2018 N/A N/A Chairperson, Sessional Activities of the Committee Committee on County
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Public Accounts and Investments
17.Sen. Farhiya Ali, Vice- 04.12.2018 N/A N/A Chairperson, Sessional Activities of the Committee Committee on Delegated Legislation 18.Sen. Michael Mbito 06.12.2018 N/A N/A Chairperson, Standing Universal Healthcare (UHC) Programme Committee on Health 19.Sen. Njeru Ndwiga 21.05.2019 N/A N/A Chairperson, Standing Committee on Activities of the Committee Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries 20.Chairperson, Standing 04.07.2019 N/A N/A Committee on Agriculture, Livestock Activities of the Committee and Fisheries (Sen. Njeru Ndwiga) 21.Chairperson, Standing 04.07.2019 N/A N/A Committee on Devolution and Activities of the Committee Intergovernmental Affairs (Sen. John Nderitu) 22.Sen. (Prof.) Samson 04.07.2019 N/A N/A Ongeri issued on behalf of the Chairperson, Activities of the Committee Standing Committee on Education 23.Chairperson, Standing 04.07.2019 N/A N/A Committee on Energy Activities of the Committee (Sen. Ephraim Maina) 24.Chairperson, Standing 04.07.2019 N/A N/A Committee on Finance Activities of the Committee and Budget (Sen. Mohamed Mahamud)
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25.Sen. Petronilla Were 04.07.2019 N/A N/A issued on behalf of the Activities of the Committee Chairperson, Standing Committee on Health 26.Vice -Chairperson of the Activities of the Committee 11.07.2019 N/A N/A Standing Committee on National Security, Defence and Foreign Relations 27.Vice -Chairperson of the Activities of the Committee 11.07.2019 N/A N/A Standing Committee on Information and Technology 28.Chairperson of the Activities of the Committee 11.07.2019 N/A N/A Standing Committee on Justice, Legal Affairs and Human Rights 29.Chairperson of the Activities of the Committee 11.07.2019 N/A N/A Standing Committee on Labour and Social Welfare 30.Chairperson of the Activities of the Committee 11.07.2019 N/A N/A Standing Committee on Land, Environment and Natural Resources 31.Sen. Naomi Waqo, MP, Activities of the Committee 11.07.2019 N/A N/A issued, on behalf of the Chairperson of the Standing Committee on National Cohesion, Equal Opportunity and Regional Integration 32.Chairperson, Standing Activities of the Committee for the 16.07.2019 N/A N/A Committee on Tourism, period 1st January to 30th June, 2019. Trade and Industrialization 33.Chairperson, Sessional Activities of the Committee for the 16.07.2019 N/A N/A Committee on County period 1st January to 30th June, 2019.
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34.Vice -Chairperson, Activities of the Committee for the 17.07.2019 N/A N/A Sessional Committee on period 1st January to 30th June, 2019. Delegated Legislation 35.Chairperson, Standing Activities of the Committee for the 25.07.2019 N/A N/A Committee on Roads period 1st January to 30th June, 2019. and Transportation 36.Chairperson of the Public and stakeholder engagement on 18.09.2019 N/A N/A Standing Committee on the proposed Mung Bill. Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries 37.Chairperson of the Activities of the Committee during the 19.09.2019 N/A N/A Sessional Committee on Sitting of the Senate in Kitui County Public Accounts and Investment 38.Chairperson, Standing Activities of the Committee for the last 12.11.2019 N/A N/A Committee on three (3) months Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries 39.Chairperson, Standing Activities of the Committee for the last 12.11.2019 N/A N/A Committee on three (3) months Devolution and Intergovernmental Affairs 40.Sen. (Prof.) Samson Activities of the Committee for the last 12.11.2019 N/A N/A Ongeri on behalf of three (3) months Chairperson, Standing Committee on Education 41.Vice Chairperson, Activities of the Committee for the last 13.11.2019 N/A N/A Standing Committee on three (3) months Energy (Sen. Seneta) 42.Chairperson, Standing Activities of the Committee for the last 13.11.2019 N/A N/A Committee on Health three (3) months
43.Sen. (CPA) Farhiya Ali, Activities of the Committee for the last 14.11.2019 N/A N/A MP, on behalf of the three (3) months Chairperson, Standing
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Committee on Finance and Budget
44.Vice Chairperson, Activities of the Committee for the last 14.11.2019 N/A N/A Standing Committee on three (3) months Information and Technology (Sen. Halake) 45.Chairperson, Standing Activities of the Committee for the last 14.11.2019 N/A N/A Committee on Labour three (3) months and Social Welfare 46.Chairperson, Standing Activities of the Committee for the last 19.11.2019 N/A N/A Committee on Justice, three (3) months Legal Affairs and Human Rights 47.Sen. Abshiro Halake, MP Activities of the Committee for the last 19.11.2019 N/A N/A on behalf of three (3) months Chairperson, Standing Committee, Land, Environment and Natural Resources 48.Sen. Mercy Chebeni, MP, Activities of the Committee for the 21.11.2019 N/A N/A on behalf of the period 1st July, 2019 to 30th September, Chairperson, Standing 2019 Committee on National Cohesion, Equal Opportunity and Regional Integration 49.Chairperson, Standing Activities of the Committee for the 21.11.2019 N/A N/A Committee on Tourism, period 1st July, 2019 to 30th September, Trade and 2019 Industrialization 50.Vice -Chairperson, Activities of the Committee for the 21.11.2019 N/A N/A Sessional Committee on period 1st July, 2019 to 30th September, Delegated Legislation 2019 51.Sen. Moses Kajwang’ Activities of the Committee for the 26.11.2019 N/A N/A Chairperson, Sessional period 1st July, 2019 to 30th September, Committee on County 2019
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Public Accounts and Investments
52.Sen. Hargura Godana on 27.11.2019 N/A N/A behalf of the Activities of the Committee for the Chairperson, Standing period 1st July to November, 2019 Committee on Roads and Transportation, 53.Sen. Johnson Sakaja, on 03.12.2019 N/A N/A behalf of the Activities of the Committee for the Chairperson, Standing period 1st July, 2019 to 30th September, Committee on National 2019 Security, Defence and Foreign Relations 54.Sen. Johnson Sakaja, 21.04.2020 N/A N/A To table a Chairperson, Ad-Hoc comprehensive Burial of Mr. James Oyugi Onyango, a Committee on COVID-19 response thereon resident of Simur village in Ugenya Situation in Kenya during the Sitting of Constituency of Siaya County, who died the Senate to be held after reportedly contracting COVID-19 on Tuesday, 28th April, 2020 55.Sen. Johnson Sakaja, Additional Statement concerning the 28.04.2020 N/A N/A Chairperson, Ad-Hoc burial of Mr. James Oyugi Onyango, a Committee on COVID-19 resident of Simur village in Ugenya Situation in Kenya Constituency of Siaya County, who died after reportedly contracting COVID-19. 56.Sen. Johnson Sakaja, 23.06.2020 N/A N/A Chairperson, Ad-Hoc Activities of the Committee Committee on COVID-19 Situation in Kenya 57.Chairperson, Standing 16.09.2020 N/A N/A Committee on Education Activities of the Committee
58.Chairperson, Standing 24.09.2020 N/A N/A Committee on Energy Activities of the Committee
59.Chairperson, Standing 30.09.2020 N/A N/A Committee on Activities of the Committee Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries
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60.Chairperson, Standing 01.10.2020 N/A N/A Committee on Devolution and Activities of the Committee Intergovernmental Relations 61.Chairperson, Standing 01.10.2020 N/A N/A Committee on Finance Activities of the Committee and Budget 62.Chairperson, Standing 08.10.2020 N/A N/A Committee on Justice, Activities of the Committee Legal Affairs and Human Rights 63.Chairperson, Standing Activities of the Committee. 08.10.2020 N/A N/A Committee on Information and Technology 64.Chairperson, Standing 08.10.2020 N/A N/A Committee on Land, Activities of the Committee Environment and Natural Resources 65.Chairperson, Standing 08.10.2020 N/A N/A Committee on National Cohesion, Equal Activities of the Committee Opportunity and Regional Integration 66.Vice -Chairperson, 03.11.2020 N/A N/A Activities of the Committee for the Standing Committee on period 13th February, 2020 to 31st Labour and Social October, 2020 Welfare 67.Chairperson, Standing Activities of the Committee for the 03.11.2020 N/A N/A Committee on Health period 13th February, 2020 to 6th October, 2020 68.Chairperson, Standing 05.11.2020 N/A N/A Activities of the Committee for the Committee on Tourism, period 1st March, 2020 to 31st October, Trade and 2020 Industrialization 69.Chairperson, Sessional 11.11.2020 N/A N/A Committee on Delegated Activities of the Committee Legislation
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70.Chairperson, Sessional 24.11.2020 N/A N/A Activities of the Committee for the Committee on County period 1st May, 2020 to 20th November, Public Accounts and 2020 Investments 71.Sen. Johnson Sakaja, 24.11.2020 N/A N/A Matters for which the Committee is Chairperson, Standing responsible Committee on Labour
and Social Welfare 72.Vice -Chairperson of the Activities of the Committee 01.12.2020 N/A N/A Standing Committee on National Security, Defence and Foreign Relations
Statements made under S.O. 53
1. Sen. Amos Wako Personal Statement on the late H.E. Kofi 13.09.2018 N/A N/A Annan, former UN SG 2. Sen. Beatrice Kwamboka Personal Statement regarding her 14.11.2018 N/A N/A appointment by the minority party as the Senate Minority Whip
3. Sen. Cleophas Malalah Insecurity in Matungu Constituency 21.05.2019 N/A N/A 4. Sen. Irungu Kang’ata Defamatory remarks by the Governor of 23.05.2019 N/A N/A Murang’a County and the Majority Leader of Murang’a County Assembly
NB: 1. Following the adoption of new provisions on Statements by the Senate on 9th August, 2018, the previous requests for Statements which had been filed, lapsed. 2. The Senate Majority Leader, on 08.09.2020, made a Statement under SO 52 (2) concerning access by county governments to their share of nationally raised revenue to counties for financial year 2020/2021.
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