21 Feb 2024 in Senate:
The contractual agreement that the Government of Kenya enters with any private player under the PPP agreement details how you arrive at the price. Taking care of the concerns of many Kenyans such as what Sen. Okiya Omtatah has carefully brought out; that this is a commodity that many Kenyans cannot even, first of all, find it, forget about purchasing. Subsequently, it is on that premise, my good friend, Sen. Okiya Omtatah, that the thinking has been that we wait for a time that we believe Government, using our own taxes, living in a country with such a crowded fiscal ...
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21 Feb 2024 in Senate:
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21 Feb 2024 in Senate:
The two gentlemen earlier on had informed us the kind of things they do in public washrooms. When you see them excited together, I am tempted to think other things. Madam Temporary Speaker, the point I was making is that when a Bill is proposed before the Parliament, I see a lazy argument being peddled on the Floor of the Senate many times when colleagues say that they oppose a certain Bill because it rolls back the gains of devolution. I wonder what their job is. Under Article 95 of the Constitution, no other body has the power to make ...
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21 Feb 2024 in Senate:
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21 Feb 2024 in Senate:
In accordance to Standing Order No. 66 (3), I beg to request that we defer the putting of the question on the Water (Amendment) Bill (National Assembly Bills No.33 of 2023) until a later date. I thank you.
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21 Feb 2024 in Senate:
Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, I second.
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21 Feb 2024 in Senate:
Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, I second.
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21 Feb 2024 in Senate:
Thank you, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir for this chance. I rise to move the following Motion- THAT, AWARE THAT the 2024 Budget Policy Statement (BPS) was tabled in the Senate on 15th February, 2024 for consideration pursuant to the provisions of the Public Finance Management Act; THAT, AWARE THAT, the 2024 BPS was tabled in the Senate on 15th February, 2024 for consideration pursuant to the provisions of the Public Finance Management Act; NOTING THAT, the 14 days timeline for consideration of the BPS lapses on Thursday, 29th February, 2024; CONCERNED THAT, the magnitude of the work involved in the ...
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21 Feb 2024 in Senate:
Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir. I appreciate the contributions of our colleagues who have appreciated what this is about and the need for us as a Parliament to have its voice in the BPS. 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 Services,Senate.
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21 Feb 2024 in Senate:
Slowly by slowly the Senate is affirming its position on matters of budget. Over the years, we have felt as if our participation and contribution have only been limited to the contributions of revenue and what we send to the counties. Over the years, it increasingly becoming clear that on the sticky subject of the national debt, our voice is need, our approval is important and our scrutiny is needed more than ever before. Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, I hope Senators will take the extra seven days that we have granted to provide value to the good people of the ...
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