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"content": "This provision is intended to accommodate unavoidable circumstances of unavoidable absence, not to serve as a routine mechanism for delegation. The repeated reliance on this provision by some Senators undermines its intended purpose and erodes the decorum expected of this House. In light of the foregoing, I hereby direct that henceforth no Senator shall be permitted to move business, request or issue a Statement or ask a question on behalf of another Senator, unless a prior request in writing has been submitted and approved in accordance with the Standing Orders. Hon. Senators, another matter of growing concern is that certain Senators are bypassing the proper procedure for approval of the business, particularly with regard to Statements. This practice has become frequent and cannot be allowed to persist. Additionally, I draw your attention to Standing Order No.53(1) and (2), which governs requests for statements and provides as follows- “A Senator may request for a Statement from a committee relating to any matter under the mandate of the committee that is of countrywide, inter-county, national, regional or international concern. A Senator who wishes to raise a matter shall, at least 24 hours before the Senate meets on the day on which the statement is proposed to be requested, hand to the Clerk a written notification of the matter signed by the Senator.” Hon. Senators, the presidium undertakes to strictly enforce this provision. No statement or notice of motion shall be approved or entertained by the Chair during proceedings, and Senators are required to adhere to the provisions under Standing Order Nos.51 (c (2), 53(1) and 53(2). Hon. Senators are accordingly guided to adhere to these directives and the Standing Orders of this House in the conduct of their duties. I thank you."
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"content": "VISITING DELEGATION FROM KIAHUKO PRIMARY SCHOOL, NYERI COUNTY"
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"content": " Again, Hon. Senators, I wish to acknowledge the presence in the Public Gallery this afternoon, of visiting students and teachers from Kiahuko Primary School, Nyeri County. The delegation comprises 65 students and five teachers who are undertaking a study tour of the Senate. Hon. Senators, on behalf of the Senate and my own behalf, I extend a warm welcome to the delegation and wish them the very best during their visit. I will call upon the Senator for Nyeri, Sen. Wamatinga, in under one minute, to extend a warm welcome to the delegation."
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"content": "Thank you very much, Mr. Speaker, Sir, for giving me this opportunity to welcome the students from Kiahuko School in Kieni West. Kieni West is one of the areas that lies in the same dry region. However, the students from Kiahuko are some of the most hardworking. I want to take this opportunity to welcome them to the Senate. As they visit the House in the Senate, I want to acknowledge to them that, yes, this is where we sit. This is where we undertake the The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Director, Hansard and AudioServices, Senate."
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"content": "oversight of the functions of the county government. I want to wish you all the best in your studies. As you pursue your dreams, I want to tell you that no dream is invalid. No human is limited. You can become whatever you want to be. Looking at the composition of this House, you will see that there are Members from all walks of life who have walked the same journey you are walking today. In the future, you are the leaders who will take this country to the next generation. Most welcome, and as you go, I will come and see you outside."
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"content": "Thank you very much."
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"content": "On a point of clarification, Mr. Speaker, Sir."
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"content": " What clarification are you seeking, hon. Senator?"
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"content": "Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. Indeed, your guidance on how we shall be transacting business of this House is quite elaborate, but I just wanted a little clarification on the Standing Order upon which you relied in your Communication. On the Standing Order No. 51(c)(2)- “A Senator may, in writing, nominate another Senator to ask a question on his or her behalf, where the senator shall be absent on the day on which the question is listed.” According to my understanding, this particular Standing Order refers to questions that are listed for business on Wednesday morning sittings. Therefore, I need to get clarification upon which Standing Order we shall be relying on to write to you or to the Office of the Clerk on the other Statements that are prescribed in Standing Order No.53."
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"content": " Hon. Senator, rely on my ruling. Just rely on the ruling of the Chair. Next Order."
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