Adan Keynan

All parliamentary appearances

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• 27 Nov 2018 in National Assembly: I have been touched. In the last Parliament, I brought a Bill called the Order of Precedence. These are the elected representatives of the people of Kenya. When busy bodies demean our existence or purport to usurp our functions… I want to remind you two things. Luckily, some of us have been around. When we passed the current Constitution, the framers had a proper and seamless governance structure for the people of Kenya. However, some have decided to give themselves holier than though status. On 3rd March 2013, the then Chair of SRC purportedly issued a gazette notice demeaning the ... view
• 27 Nov 2018 in National Assembly: Hon. Speaker, when the Cabinet Secretaries (CSs) and Principal Secretaries (PSs) are appointed, that very evening they get a letter entitling them to a mortgage and a car grant. Are we less State officers? Why are we being abused? Are we less State officers? Let us have the Constitution say: “Members of Parliament are less State officers. The other State officers are unique and special.” We are also State officers. More so, we are the legislative arm of the Republic of Kenya. In fact, in other jurisdictions, this is the first arm of government. Parliament is the first arm of ... view
• 27 Nov 2018 in National Assembly: This is a circular which is in use. Those who are allowed to use the VIP 3 lounges are the Deputy President, first ladies, prime ministers, crown princes and princesses, former Heads of State, the AU Commissioner and ceremonial president. VIP 2 lounge can be used by Cabinet Secretaries, Speaker of the National Assembly, Speaker of the Senate, Clerk of the Senate, Clerk The electronic version of the Official Hansard Report is for information purposes only. Acertified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor. view
• 27 Nov 2018 in National Assembly: of the National Assembly, Chief Justice, Attorney-General, governors, Secretary to the Cabinet, Principal Secretaries, ambassadors and high commissioners, permanent representatives, heads of consular, heads of regional and international organisations, Kenya ambassadors and high commissioners, chairperson of Public Service Commission, Governor of the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK), chairman of the electoral commission, the Chief of Kenya Defence Forces (KDF), Inspector-General of the National Police Service and chairmen and chief executives of State corporations. Have you heard a Member of Parliament anywhere? This is official. Then they say for domestic use in domestic airports like Mombasa, Kisumu and Eldoret, those who ... view
• 27 Nov 2018 in National Assembly: Hon. Members, listen. This is where you fall. The request for use of the lounges should be in writing to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Trade. Protocol and Kenya Airports Authority (KAA) officers on duty should not accept direct request for VIP use. The request should be made at least two days in advance. The number of dignitaries must not be more than four people. Where is the Member of Parliament? This is what is in circulation. Hon. Members, I will tell you for free. Gone are the days when we would be called “ mpigs ” or ... view
• 27 Nov 2018 in National Assembly: There is also the issue of equity. Equal allocation of funds to Members is something we must all accept. There are 416 Members of Parliament. True or false? They must all get an equal share of the Budget. We will not allow an MP to operate at the discretion of a Clerk seated somewhere. We will make proposals during the budget-making process. The money is there. There are 33 Committees in the National Assembly and a number of Committees in the Senate. We will divide whatever resource is meant for Committees per Member. Committees will be allowed to manage their ... view
• 27 Nov 2018 in National Assembly: Thank you, Hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker. I want to take this early opportunity to thank all the Members. This Bill is not coming from the air. It is one of the tools of domestication of the current Constitution because PSC is one of the 15 constitutional commissions under Chapter 15 of the Constitution. view
• 27 Nov 2018 in National Assembly: Parliament is a unique institution. Many people outside there and inside here do not understand the workings of a Member of Parliament and member of staff. I also want to take this opportunity to sincerely thank our members of staff. At a time in 1999, we revolted at 3.00 a.m. History is sometimes very useful. You can imagine a Kamukunji of Parliament at 3.00 a.m. at the lounge. The next day, Hon. Jimmy Angwenyi was fired and Hon. Oloo Aringo was dewhipped. Hon. Leshore who was then the Whip and Hon. Shidiye were left out. So many The electronic version ... view
• 27 Nov 2018 in National Assembly: things happened. What I am trying to tell you is we will serve you as your commissioners. I am a true believer in my faith. I took the oath of office to stand firm for this. Therefore, I urge you to support this Bill. I can assure you that this Bill will give you value for your representation, money and presence here in a dignified manner that is consistent with our Constitution. view
• 27 Nov 2018 in National Assembly: Hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker, with those few remarks, I beg to reply. view