Adan Keynan

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• 1 Nov 2022 in National Assembly: If you look at the structure of the bicameral Parliament, the Senate has its own Clerk, with two deputies. Equally, the Clerk of the National Assembly has two deputies. Therefore, the person who was acting in the position of Clerk reverts back to the original position of Deputy Clerk. Thus, she has not been sacked or suspended. The person continues to be part of the PSC. Copies of the application letter and form and curriculum vitae of Samuel Njoroge is in circulation. Pursuant to the provisions of Article 128(1) of the Constitution, the PSC recommends that the National Assembly notes ... view
• 26 Oct 2022 in National Assembly: Thank you, Hon. Speaker. With nostalgia, I remember Hon. Duale during our days at Moi University. For those of you who have interacted with Hon. Duale the politician, and Hon. Duale the student, they have always been the same. For those who have gone to Moi University; if you go to Ngeria section and ask for the cottage where we used to occupy, you will be told that that particular street used to be called Keynan-Duale Street. I pride myself as a first Member to be elected to a public office as alumni of Moi University. Hon. Duale has always ... view
• 26 Oct 2022 in National Assembly: Interestingly, the docket you have been appointed to is a very important document to the people of Northern Kenya and particularly to pastoralists. We want you to be a go-getter in provision of water to the struggling pastoralist society. We wish you well. We will work with you. I hope both Hon. Alice Wahome and Hon. Duale, being Members of Parliament, will prove the tenet that politicians are the best public managers. Thank you. view
• 6 Oct 2022 in National Assembly: Thank you for giving me an opportunity to contribute to this important debate. I take this opportunity to congratulate you for being among the few lady representatives for the 13th Parliament. I also congratulate all Members here for having been elected to the 13th Parliament. Hon. Deputy Speaker, an elective position is the most difficult and sometimes the most sought-after job. This is why I welcome my colleagues to the 13th Parliament. Enjoy both the 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
• 6 Oct 2022 in National Assembly: pressures and pleasures of Parliament. I am sure in due course you will realise that there are certain things that we must not take for granted. view
• 6 Oct 2022 in National Assembly: Hon. Deputy Speaker, before I go back to the President’s Speech, I would like to thank the people of Wajir West. I know we have our able Member Hon. Muliro Farah – Hon. Yusuf Farah – that was my first constituency that showed me the door to politics. I was a Member of Parliament twice, elected actually for 10 years then later on I moved to Eldas where I am doing my fifth term as a representative of the people of Eldas. Hon. Deputy Speaker, I must appreciate that at one time the current Head of State and I were ... view
• 6 Oct 2022 in National Assembly: One thing that I appreciate and felt very good about this particular speech is respect for the separation of institutional roles. Those of us who were there and participated in the midwifing of the current Constitution, one of the things that the August 2010 Constitution emphasised on is respect for the rule of law. Hon. Deputy Speaker, you are a lawyer with many years of experience. The opening chapter in Article 1 emphasizes on representation and clearly spells out the nexus between representation and sovereignty. That is one Article that all of us must accept and pursue to the letter. ... view
• 6 Oct 2022 in National Assembly: An MP is an embodiment of everything in the Kenyan society. That is why Hon. Deputy Speaker, the best diplomats or economic advisors are found amongst Members of Parliament. Kenya is a premier nation. One of the things that the President’s Speech emphasized was development of different sectors: the economic, security, infrastructural and education sectors. All these require an informed, knowledgeable and persistent Member of Parliament through legislation and oversight. That is why without the National Government Constituencies Development Fund (NG-CDF), there would be no representation. I will ask my colleagues here to agree with me that “No NG-CDF, no ... view
• 6 Oct 2022 in National Assembly: Whatever you do, regardless of the differences in our political persuasions, the NG- CDF must remain an integral part of our day-to-day activities. That is why I appreciated when His Excellency the President talked about retention of the NG-CDF. For that to happen, it is up to all of us to pursue it to the letter. Otherwise, dictates from the Treasury mandarins will always be there and they are loyal to their own interests. For us, our loyalty is to those who brought us to this House. That is a very important ingredient in your life. Hon. Deputy Speaker, coming ... view
• 6 Oct 2022 in National Assembly: Equally, Hon. Deputy Speaker, Kenya is an economic, security and diplomatic hub. These are things we must appreciate as citizens and representatives of the people. The other 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