2 May 2023 in Senate:
Mr. Speaker, Sir, I can understand the frustration of my good friend Sen. Mungatana. He is not a man that easily gets worked up, but if you see him in the mood and position that he has taken on this matter, then it tells you that for sure there is a problem. I was getting scared because growing up we knew him as the crocodile eater. So, when he was threatening the elephants, I did not think that he would say that he was going to chase them away. I feared he would say that he was about to turn ...
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2 May 2023 in Senate:
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2 May 2023 in Senate:
I do not wish to make light of the Statement by Sen. Munyi Mundigi because he is canvasing a very important point on the destruction of crops, but sometimes it even gets to a point where a human life is lost. The unfortunate thing is that you will find that the KWS is now compensating people for incidents which occurred in 2014. So, those Kenyans who were involved in human/wildlife conflict and lost their lives from 2015 onwards, none of them have been paid. This topic features prominently together with crops. We gave a proposal that KWS should partner together ...
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20 Apr 2023 in Senate:
Mr. Speaker, Sir, pursuant to Standing Order No.57(1), I hereby present the business of the Senate for the week commencing Tuesday, 25th April, 2023. In so far as legislative business is concerned, there are 26 Bills that have been published in the Senate. Out of these Bills, 17 are due for Second Reading Stage and four are at the Committee of the Whole Stage. A further four Bills are undergoing concurrence, pursuant to Article 110 of the Constitution, and one Bill was enacted into law. Mr. Speaker, Sir, I have explained time without number that anytime we hit the magical ...
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20 Apr 2023 in Senate:
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20 Apr 2023 in Senate:
Housing; Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries; Labour and Social Welfare; and, Justice, Legal Affairs and Human Rights respectively. I urge the foresaid Standing Committees to expedite consideration of the five Petitions and table reports thereon. I also urge the other Standing Committees to process the Petitions referred to them within the 60-day period as per the provisions of Standing Order No.238(2). We have said times without number that while 60 days is the ceiling, you do not have to wait until the 60th day. If as a committee you are diligent enough and have concluded on a Petition, the earlier the ...
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20 Apr 2023 in Senate:
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20 Apr 2023 in Senate:
Senators to familiarize themselves with the said Standing Orders and guidelines issued by the Speaker on processing of Questions. Mr. Speaker, Sir, perhaps what we could do - and this also goes to the Secretariat - is that on Tuesday 25th, we can avail either hardcopies or softcopies of the Speaker’s Rules on appearance of CSs, so that we guide our colleagues on how to conduct that particular business, given that it will be the first time CSs will be appearing before the House. On Tuesday, 25th April, 2023, the SBC will consider and approve the business of the day. ...
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20 Apr 2023 in Senate:
Mr. Speaker, Sir, I was a bit distracted. However, I want to join you in welcoming the visiting team from Kirinyaga, who are in the Senate for a study tour.
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20 Apr 2023 in Senate:
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