28 Sep 2023 in Senate:
to thank for speaking up on the issue of energy crisis in this county and ensuring that it is resolved. I know that colleagues have noted various things that they will seek to address in their various committees as we return to Nairobi, to ensure that the meaningful impact of our visit is felt for years down the line and people will appreciate that it was not just in vain that we came to the County of Turkana. Finally, I take this opportunity to thank the Turkana County Government led by Governor Jeremiah Lomorukai and the Speaker of this Great ...
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28 Sep 2023 in Senate:
Madam Temporary Chairperson, I beg to move that Committee do report to the Senate its consideration of the Primary Health Care Bill (Senate Bills No.44 of 2023) and its approval thereof with amendments.
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28 Sep 2023 in Senate:
Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, I beg to move that the House do agree with the Committee on the said report. I request Sen. Oketch Gicheru to second.
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28 Sep 2023 in Senate:
Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, I beg to move that the Primary Health Care Bill (Senate Bills No.44 of 2023) be now read a Third Time. I request the Senator for Kitui County, the Senate Deputy Minority Leader, Sen. Wambua, to second.
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27 Sep 2023 in National Assembly:
Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I join you in welcoming the visiting delegations of students from PAG Secondary School and pupils from St. Augustine Boys’ Primary School. I hope I got the names of your schools right. I also welcome the students from KMTC. Mr. Speaker, Sir, I hope they get to experience Parliament in its live nature. Save for the building of Parliament, there is nothing else that has changed. This is how business is run in the House of Parliament. So, you can save your money, unless you just want to see the buildings. You have already seen ...
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27 Sep 2023 in National Assembly:
I wish you well as you pursue your studies. May you achieve greatness and be the greatest that can ever be. Mr. Speaker, Sir, finally, I wish that in the course of our stay here, our former Speaker, the retired Speaker, Emeritus Hon. Ekwee Ethuro, the Speaker who welcomed me to the House of the Senate, will find time to join us as we sit in his home county. Many afternoons, in the heat of the debate, he would always remind us that he is a son of Turkana and therefore, can be threatened by nothing. I did not know ...
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27 Sep 2023 in National Assembly:
Mr. Speaker, Sir, there are not many Senators in the House. We can do 10 minutes but if pressure increases, then at that time, we will limit. It is something we have always done. So, 10 minutes is sufficient in all---
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27 Sep 2023 in National Assembly:
On a point of order, Mr. Speaker, Sir.
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27 Sep 2023 in National Assembly:
Mr. Speaker, Sir, first, my apologies to Sen. Wambua. I hardly ever interrupt Members when they are making their submission, unless I feel that it is very necessary. However, there are various necessary things he said which I felt if they are left on record, then it will give a very bad impression. One, as a Senate Majority Leader and Leader of Government Business, I do not originate Bills. I move Bills on behalf of the Government, so to speak. These Bills have actually undergone great work at Committee level. By the way, if you take time to read the ...
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27 Sep 2023 in National Assembly:
No, it was not the County Oversight Board. However, courts struck out the proposals and said that you cannot be a beneficiary to your own legislation. They said it is not possible for us Senators to legislate and give ourselves a job. That is why whatever you are suggesting is impossible. Thank you.
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