7 Mar 2019 in National Assembly:
What caught the eye of this Committee was the rate at which this particular deal was being pushed. This deal was being pushed at speeds never seen before. You want to know the point at which we thought the Office of the Auditor General should come in, it is when they chose to appoint a transactional advisor who was appointed through restricted tendering. When we asked why they chose a transactional advisory through restricted tending at a cost of Kshs150 million which the airport is liable for, the answer was that this has to be rushed as a matter of ...
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7 Mar 2019 in National Assembly:
I am already on a point of order. Hon. Duale! You spoke! Let us speak as well. Hon. Duale, I respect you but allow me as well. I am your junior in age and stature. Let me continue and explain what happened. You have raised this matter under Article 229(5) of the Constitution which says:
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7 Mar 2019 in National Assembly:
“The Auditor General may audit and report on the accounts of any entity that is funded from public funds”
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7 Mar 2019 in National Assembly:
The KAA is an entity that is funded by public funds. Whether or not an audit shall confirm whether or not public money has been applied lawfully, yes money has already been consumed. So, as to whether money was used or not, it is not even applicable. Money has been used. I appreciate the wisdom that the Hon. Leader of the Majority Party had because, with that wisdom, he is now in agreement with us that there is need for this Report. On the issue as to whether there is need for a progress report, this House is meant to ...
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7 Mar 2019 in National Assembly:
Thank you very much.
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7 Mar 2019 in National Assembly:
Hon. Speaker, this is a House that upholds integrity. I challenge the Whip of the Majority Party to tell us the date which we invited the Kenya Airways. I challenge him to give us facts. This is a House of records. Committee sittings are recorded by the HANSARD. This Whip is reading the Standing Orders and very likely ignoring words that are in the same Standing Orders. I want to guide him, with your permission, Hon. Speaker.
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7 Mar 2019 in National Assembly:
Hon. Speaker, you know my late father taught me never to argue with a woman, especially when I have…
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7 Mar 2019 in National Assembly:
The gracious lady, who is also my sister… Hon. Millie is also my sister from another father. Hon. Speaker, I withdraw if that is offensive. I do now know whether the part of calling them my sisters is what is offensive. I stand here, having not had a meal today and I am told I was in the dining room. That is a bit wanting. Going on, I know you will have to rule on this matter. When you will be ruling, I would like you to equally look at Standing Order No. 206(6)(c) which says: “Examine, in the context ...
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7 Mar 2019 in National Assembly:
Hon. Wamalwa had put up this High Court decision and I would like to just read it as well. This was Petition No.388 of 2016. I would like to read the particular judgement, if you will allow me, Hon. Speaker. I am simply making reference. If need be, we will put that to you in writing.
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7 Mar 2019 in National Assembly:
Yes. It will be sent to you in the next sitting.
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