12 Oct 2017 in Senate:
On a point of Order, Mr. Speaker, Sir. While debating this matter, there is something that we need to confirm. When we passed the County Disbursement Schedule about three weeks ago, you recall that the Members from the Minority side absconded duty on that day. They never showed up to transact business. Is it in order for them to be the first ones to come and make claims? What they are doing is a akin to a man who stays away when people are in the farm digging; then when they are told that lunch is ready, they are the ...
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11 Oct 2017 in Senate:
On a point of order, Mr. Speaker, Sir, in proper parliamentary procedure, when a Member rises on a point of order, they point out something that is out of order in the House. To the best of my recollection, the very distinguished Senator for Garissa rose on a point of order and raised something that is extremely valid and of great national importance. When my good friend, Sen. Malala, rose to dispute his point of order, I expected that he would, in keeping with the traditions of this House, also point to us what it is that he finds to ...
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11 Oct 2017 in Senate:
Relevance. Thank you, Sen. Sakaja. That is the word that I am looking for. He is completely irrelevant and out of order.
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11 Oct 2017 in Senate:
Mr. Speaker, Sir, I forgive him. He is still learning the traditions of this House. As my good friend, I understand his mistakes.
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11 Oct 2017 in Senate:
Mr. Speaker, Sir, I thank you for giving me this chance to make submissions and thoughts about the Bill that is before us this afternoon. I start from a discussion that has taken place in so many fora. Last week when we sat down to do the public participation during the Joint Select Committee, a good number
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11 Oct 2017 in Senate:
Mr. Speaker, Sir, I need your guidance. Naturally, when laws are made, they are not made in such a way that you can canvass back to would be offenders or so. I was already on my feet making my contributions before Sen. Mwaura rose on a point of order. So, do I have three or 15 minutes?
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11 Oct 2017 in Senate:
Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I will be gracious enough. I will not take 15 minutes. I will be mindful of my colleagues who would wish to make a contribution. Let me continue from where I was before I was interrupted. Many speakers have debated this issue on whether it is right for us to legislate as a House especially at this very interesting time in our country. I wish to remind everybody who cares to listen, is mindful and sincere in their hearts that they wish the best for this country, that the only way we can have a ...
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10 Oct 2017 in Senate:
Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir, for giving me this chance. I support this Petition in the spirit that this Senate, which is the third Senate of the Republic of Kenya, owes a duty to Kenyans to treat all matters that come before it with the seriousness it deserves. It is my sincere hope that this shall not be treated with the
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28 Sep 2017 in Senate:
Thank you, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, for allowing me to make my contribution in support of this Motion. From the onset, it is proper for me to say that I support this great idea. There has been great discussion within the precincts of Parliament and out there. Many have wondered whether this is the correct line of thinking to take at this very interesting time that our country is facing. I want to remind those who are opposed to the formation of this Committee of Article 1(3) of our Constitution which states:- ‘Sovereign power under this Constitution is delegated to ...
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28 Sep 2017 in Senate:
On a point of order, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir. Is it in order for Sen. Olekina to refer to legit parliamentary business as an exercise in futility? Why did he then campaign? If you believe that the work we do in this House is an exercise in futility, why did you go around Narok County, campaigning to come here?
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