Adan Keynan

All parliamentary appearances

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• 7 Jul 2021 in National Assembly: Hon. Deputy Speaker, I hope you will compensate me the time taken in calling Members to order. This Bill ought to have come a long time ago with the promulgation of the Constitution. It is a Bill that will help us to professionalise the activities of this key Ministry, which is not only an interface between Kenya and the outside world, but also a critical member of the security sector. This country called the premier Republic of Kenya requires well-trained and well-prepared diplomats to take care of not only its political interests, but also its The electronic version of the ... view
• 7 Jul 2021 in National Assembly: economic interests. Times have changed. Over the years, diplomatic representation was equated to political representation. Today’s emphasis in any diplomatic engagement is economic diplomacy. Take Kenya as a very important economic and diplomatic hub. We have the UN office here, the only one of its kind in Africa. Kenya as a premier Republic requires talented, well-trained and well-prepared diplomats to take care of the economic, political and security interests as a responsible member of the international community. That is why today we are a member of the UN Security Council. That comes with other responsibilities. Kenya is a member of ... view
• 6 May 2021 in National Assembly: I, Hon. Adan Keynan Wehliye, representing the people of Eldas Constituency, I vote yes. view
• 28 Apr 2021 in National Assembly: Hon. Speaker, I beg to lay the following Paper on the Table of the House. Estimates of the Recurrent and Development Expenditure for the Parliamentary Service Commission for the year ending 30th June 2022 and projections for financial years 2022/2023 and 2023/2024. Thank you, Hon. Speaker. “ Inshallah ” is the right word. view
• 16 Feb 2021 in National Assembly: Thank you, Hon. Speaker. I want to join other Members of Parliament in sending my condolences to the people of Bonchari and the great people of Garissa for the loss of two great leaders. I first interacted with Sen Haji as a Deputy Provincial Commissioner, a Provincial Commissioner, a nominated Member of Parliament, and then as a Member of Parliament and later on by the grace of God, he was the Minister for Defence and I was the Chairman of the Departmental Committee on Defence and Foreign Relations, then as a Member for Ijara and currently before his death as ... view
• 16 Feb 2021 in National Assembly: The only thing we need to appreciate is that he demonstrated resilience and progressiveness as much as education was very difficult at that time. If you contextualise all his thinking and the things he did, these are some of the things any modern person would yearn for. The best we can do to remember him is to apply the same skills that he has applied so that our country remains united. I want to join the other colleagues who have asked for this for the sake of Sen. Haji. As one of the leaders, I promise that we will do ... view
• 11 Feb 2021 in National Assembly: Thank you, Hon. Speaker. view
• 11 Feb 2021 in National Assembly: Thank you, Hon. Speaker. view
• 11 Feb 2021 in National Assembly: Hon. Speaker, I stand to second the list as read by the Leader of the Majority Party. Sorry I came late, but it is good to emphasise that the Budget and Appropriations Committee is the nerve of our parliamentary activities. I know this is a difficult time as a result of the COVID-19 crisis. I hope they will apply prudent policies and ensure that our country does not go broke and also ensure that all sectors of our economy are funded properly. I wish the new Members and all Members good luck. I know it is a very busy Committee. view
• 11 Feb 2021 in National Assembly: Hon. Speaker, I stand to second the list as read by the Leader of the Majority Party. Sorry I came late, but it is good to emphasise that the Budget and Appropriations Committee is the nerve of our parliamentary activities. I know this is a difficult time as a result of the COVID-19 crisis. I hope they will apply prudent policies and ensure that our country does not go broke and also ensure that all sectors of our economy are funded properly. I wish the new Members and all Members good luck. I know it is a very busy Committee. view