{"count":1608389,"next":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/?format=json&page=144428","previous":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/?format=json&page=144426","results":[{"id":1462462,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1462462/?format=json","text_counter":31,"type":"other","speaker_name":"","speaker_title":"","speaker":null,"content":"“Except as otherwise provided in the Constitution, any matter in the Senate affecting counties - (a) each county delegation shall have one vote to be cast on behalf of the county by the head of the county delegation or in the absence of the head of the delegation by another member of the delegation designated by the head of the delegation; (b) the person who votes on behalf of the delegation shall determine whether or not to vote in support or against the matter after consulting with other members of the delegation; and, (c) the matter is carried only if it is supported by a majority of all delegations”"},{"id":1462463,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1462463/?format=json","text_counter":32,"type":"other","speaker_name":"","speaker_title":"","speaker":null,"content":"Further, Standing Order No.83(3) provides for the designation of another member of the delegation to cast a vote on behalf of the delegation and I quote-"},{"id":1462464,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1462464/?format=json","text_counter":33,"type":"other","speaker_name":"","speaker_title":"","speaker":null,"content":"“The head of a county delegation may, for purpose of Paragraph 2(a) in a letter addressed to the Speaker- (a)designate another member of the delegation to cast a vote on behalf of the delegation either generally for a specific matter or for a specific period; or (b)revoke the designation under subparagraph (a).”"},{"id":1462465,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1462465/?format=json","text_counter":34,"type":"other","speaker_name":"","speaker_title":"","speaker":null,"content":"The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposes only.A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Director, Hansard and Audio Services,Senate."},{"id":1462466,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1462466/?format=json","text_counter":35,"type":"other","speaker_name":"","speaker_title":"","speaker":null,"content":"Hon. Senators, I have previously issued a Communication on the need for Senators to maintain decorum during Plenary sittings. A key aspect during the voting process is the maintenance of order and decorum. Standing Order No.91 expressly provides for decorum during division. For the avoidance of doubt, the Standing Order provides as follows-"},{"id":1462467,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1462467/?format=json","text_counter":36,"type":"other","speaker_name":"","speaker_title":"","speaker":null,"content":"“(1) No Senator shall be obliged to vote in a division, but those present and not voting shall either- (a) in the case of an electronic vote, press the “Abstain” button; or- (b) in the case of a roll call vote, record the abstention with the Clerk. (2) It shall be disorderly conduct for a Senator to fail to record his or her abstention in a division. (3)A Senator shall not vote on any question in which the Senator has a pecuniary interest. (4) During division, Senators shall maintain order in the Senate and shall be in their designated seats and shall remain seated until the result is announced.”"},{"id":1462468,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1462468/?format=json","text_counter":37,"type":"other","speaker_name":"","speaker_title":"","speaker":null,"content":"Hon. Senators, at the sitting of the Senate held on Tuesday, 30th July 2024, we all witnessed repeated incidents of disorder contrary to Standing Order No.91. I wish to reiterate that going forward, the Speaker will strictly enforce the provisions of Standing Order No.91 and will not hesitate to invoke Standing Orders No.121 on disorderly conduct and Standing Order No.122 on gross disorderly conduct. Kindly be guided accordingly. Hon. Senators, you may walk in and take your seats."},{"id":1462469,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1462469/?format=json","text_counter":38,"type":"scene","speaker_name":"","speaker_title":"","speaker":null,"content":"(Several Senators walked into the Chamber)"},{"id":1462470,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1462470/?format=json","text_counter":39,"type":"speech","speaker_name":"Hon. Kingi","speaker_title":"The Speaker","speaker":null,"content":" What is your point of clarification, Senator for Meru County?"},{"id":1462471,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1462471/?format=json","text_counter":40,"type":"speech","speaker_name":"Sen. Kathuri","speaker_title":"","speaker":{"id":13590,"legal_name":"Murungi Kathuri","slug":"murungi-kathuri"},"content":"Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir, for your Communication and guidance. I also want to thank you and the management of the National Assembly for facilitating journalists and media houses to access Parliament. Yesterday, a list was released for the staff from mainstream media houses to access Parliament but, unfortunately, the local vernacular stations and media houses were left out. Mr. Speaker, Sir, as the Senate, we represent counties. When my good friend the Member for Kitui County, uncle Enoch Wambua, wants to communicate to his people, he does so in Kamba. If that station is in Parliament, we are able to communicate effectively to our people."}]}