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"content": " Hon. Senators, as you recall, on Thursday, 27th February, 2020, the Senate Minority Leader, Sen. Orengo, rose on a point of order seeking the clarification of the Speaker on the directions issued on Wednesday, 26th February, 2020, relating to a Motion for Adjournment on the transfer of functions from one level of government to another. Hon. Senators, by way of background, you will recall that on Tuesday, 25th February, 2020, vide Gazette Notice No.1609, dated the same day, the Nairobi City County Government ceded some of its functions to the national Government through a deed of transfer of functions entered into between the national Government on one hand and the Nairobi City County Governor on the other. Thereafter, by a letter reference No. Senate/ML/2020(3), dated 26th February, 2020, the Senate Majority Leader, Sen. Murkomen, notified the Speaker of his intentions to move a Motion for the Adjournment of the Senate pursuant to Standing Order No.34, aimed at definite matter of urgent national importance, namely, the transfer of functions from the Nairobi City County Government to the national Government. At the sitting of the Senate held on Wednesday, 26th February, 2020, pursuant to Standing Order No.34(1), the Senate Majority Leader rose to seek leave to move the Adjournment for Motion. The request was supported by the requisite number of Senators under Standing Order No.34 (5). The Chair then appointed 3.30 p.m. as the time for moving of the Motion, at which time the Motion was moved, seconded, proposed and debated then ensued. Hon. Senators, upon conclusion of debate on the Motion, the Chair observed that the Mover of the Motion, the Seconder and the Senators who had contributed to the Motion had raised various issues on the constitutionality, legality and procedure relating The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor, Senate."
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