Abshiro Soka Halake

All parliamentary appearances

Entries 1701 to 1710 of 1750.

• 15 May 2018 in Senate: Mr. Speaker, Sir, are we in order to be discussing the economics of these devastating floods alongside these deaths before we first acknowledge the deaths and accord our dearly departed some respect? The last time we acknowledged deaths in this House---- view
• 15 May 2018 in Senate: Mr. Speaker, Sir, my issue is that the Hon. Senator is reading about deaths and the devastating effects of the floods--- view
• 15 May 2018 in Senate: Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I also add my voice to congratulate Governor (Prof.) Kibwana and Sen. Mutula Kilonzo Jnr., for always being the first to get it right with regard to partnership, and collaborations with impact. I know everybody has jumped to congratulate Governor (Prof.) Kibwana for what I consider not to be the right reason. We should rather recognize this House as the one that will do all these things--- In the process, we do not lose sight of what the call to action - as Sen. M. Kajwang’ has mentioned - is. This is because we are ... view
• 15 May 2018 in Senate: Yes, I will, Mr. Speaker, Sir. Kenya Red Cross system is a very strong and robust humanitarian one. We need to look at how to strengthen these organisations and resource them so that they can continue to serve. Just to echo what Sen. M. Kajwang’ has said, disaster Management is not about relief food. I hope we will look at disaster Management from the angle of mass The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposes only. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor, Senate. view
• 15 May 2018 in Senate: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I will be brief. I will stick to conveying my condolences to the families of the Solai victims. I congratulate Sen. Kihika for her steadfast support of the victims, first and foremost and for ensuring that she speaks up for them with regards to the people that are culpable and compensation that they need to be given. We stand with the families and mourn with them. More importantly, as a House, I am happy that each and every person has given their support and commitment to support disaster management in this country. I appeal to the ... view
• 9 May 2018 in Senate: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I also rise to support the President’s State of the Nation Address that was delivered a few days ago. I am proud. Having listened to The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposes only. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor, Senate view
• 8 May 2018 in Senate: Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. We have a response. Unfortunately we just gave it to Sen. Wetangula not too long ago. It was because I had a bit of challenge finding --- I have sent it to your email, Sen. Wetangula. Even if you received it, if you wish I could read it out view
• 8 May 2018 in Senate: Mr. Speaker, Sir, on Wednesday 14th, February, 2018, Sen. Wetangula requested for a statement from the Chairperson of the Standing Committee on Information, Communication and Technology regarding the shutdown of the three privately owned television networks. In the statement he had sought to be given answers as to the reasons that led to the Government decision to shut down the three privately owned television stations; whether the Chairman was aware that the action of shutting down the television stations led to business losses to the affected companies and decreased investor confidence in our country; whether he is aware that the ... view
• 8 May 2018 in Senate: Thank you Mr. Speaker, Sir. The committee further invited the CS to appear before it on Tuesday, 6th March, 2018 and he appeared. At the sitting, the CS presented that he could not respond to the issues of television shut down as there was a civil case before the courts and that would amount to a subjudice. He further responded to the issue on account that it was a decision of the National Security Council. The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposes only. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard ... view
• 18 Apr 2018 in Senate: Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir, for allowing me to add my voice and my condolences to that of my fellow Senators and yourself. The historical perspective and the work of Hon. Matiba – may his soul rest in peace – has already been well articulated by people who were there and are more qualified than ourselves to do so. I am, therefore, not going to go there. However, I am going to use his demise to look forward. Of course, the loss of a family member is greatest for his family, and I condole with that family and hope that ... view