Adan Keynan

All parliamentary appearances

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• 23 Apr 2024 in National Assembly: Thank you, Hon. Speaker. As Muslims, we say that death is a must. In fact, in the Qur'an, it says: " Kullu nafsin tha-iqatu almawti…,” - every soul shall taste death. Therefore, we believe in predestination. In the 10th Parliament, as the Chairperson of the Departmental Committee on Defence and Foreign Relations, I had an opportunity to, at a very difficult time of the Grand Coalition, work with General Ogolla. In fact, he midwifed in the current Kenyan Defence Act. Since death is a must, there are three things that we must learn from this: that our defence forces are ... view
• 23 Apr 2024 in National Assembly: Thank you, Hon. Speaker. As Muslims, we say that death is a must. In fact, in the Qur'an, it says: " Kullu nafsin tha-iqatu almawti…,” - every soul shall taste death. Therefore, we believe in predestination. In the 10th Parliament, as the Chairperson of the Departmental Committee on Defence and Foreign Relations, I had an opportunity to, at a very difficult time of the Grand Coalition, work with General Ogolla. In fact, he midwifed in the current Kenyan Defence Act. Since death is a must, there are three things that we must learn from this: that our defence forces are ... view
• 17 Apr 2024 in National Assembly: Thank you, Hon. Speaker. The Ministry of Foreign and Diaspora Affairs is the interface between Kenya and the outside world. However, before I make my informed contribution on this, let me invoke the provision of the Standing Order and declare that two of the nominees, Prof. Anne Nangulu, was my lecturer at Moi University, a very able young lady, highly intelligent and I am glad the President has nominated her in order to utilise her expertise in history and governance. Secondly, I want to also go on record that Ms. Caroline Kamende, is my advocate on record. I want to ... view
• 17 Apr 2024 in National Assembly: Thank you, Hon. Speaker. The Ministry of Foreign and Diaspora Affairs is the interface between Kenya and the outside world. However, before I make my informed contribution on this, let me invoke the provision of the Standing Order and declare that two of the nominees, Prof. Anne Nangulu, was my lecturer at Moi University, a very able young lady, highly intelligent and I am glad the President has nominated her in order to utilise her expertise in history and governance. Secondly, I want to also go on record that Ms. Caroline Kamende, is my advocate on record. I want to ... view
• 17 Apr 2024 in National Assembly: our diplomatic engagements were written and made as part of our written foreign policy. Before then, our foreign policy was just at the whims of the President and the Members of the Executive. I want to really appreciate the role you played at that particular time and appreciate today that the tenets of our foreign policy are written. With this, our diplomatic engagement over the years has metamorphosed, taking into account our unique regional and international global interest. That is the essence of diplomatic engagements. I want to thank the President for nominating individuals, both from the career diplomats and ... view
• 17 Apr 2024 in National Assembly: our diplomatic engagements were written and made as part of our written foreign policy. Before then, our foreign policy was just at the whims of the President and the Members of the Executive. I want to really appreciate the role you played at that particular time and appreciate today that the tenets of our foreign policy are written. With this, our diplomatic engagement over the years has metamorphosed, taking into account our unique regional and international global interest. That is the essence of diplomatic engagements. I want to thank the President for nominating individuals, both from the career diplomats and ... view
• 11 Apr 2024 in National Assembly: Thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker. Pursuant to the provisions of Standing Order 44(2)(C), I rise to request for a statement from the Chairperson of the Departmental Committee on Administration and Internal Security regarding the disappearance of a prominent elder from my constituency called Omar Mahamed Nur, nicknamed Omar the Fox. Mr. Omar Mahamed Nur of ID No. 2107537 is a businessman who hails from Eldas Constituency, Wajir County and operates businesses in Marsabit and Wajir counties. He was reported missing on 23rd March, 2024 under OB No.13/30/3/24 at Marsabit Police Station. Efforts by his family to establish his whereabouts have ... view
• 11 Apr 2024 in National Assembly: Thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker. Pursuant to the provisions of Standing Order 44(2)(C), I rise to request for a statement from the Chairperson of the Departmental Committee on Administration and Internal Security regarding the disappearance of a prominent elder from my constituency called Omar Mahamed Nur, nicknamed Omar the Fox. Mr. Omar Mahamed Nur of ID No. 2107537 is a businessman who hails from Eldas Constituency, Wajir County and operates businesses in Marsabit and Wajir counties. He was reported missing on 23rd March, 2024 under OB No.13/30/3/24 at Marsabit Police Station. Efforts by his family to establish his whereabouts have ... view
• 11 Apr 2024 in National Assembly: Hon. Temporary Speaker, I have been in touch with the security apparatus in both Marsabit and Wajir. The information that is coming out is disjointed. It does not give any direction on the whereabouts of that particular businessman. Through the Hon. Chairman of the Departmental Committee on Administration and Internal Affairs, we want to know his The electronic version of the Official Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor view
• 11 Apr 2024 in National Assembly: Hon. Temporary Speaker, I have been in touch with the security apparatus in both Marsabit and Wajir. The information that is coming out is disjointed. It does not give any direction on the whereabouts of that particular businessman. Through the Hon. Chairman of the Departmental Committee on Administration and Internal Affairs, we want to know his The electronic version of the Official Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor view