Adan Keynan

All parliamentary appearances

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• 13 Sep 2017 in National Assembly: Having said that, we are truly the elected representatives of the people of Kenya. When I read Articles 94 and 95 together with Article 1of the Constitution of Kenya, I asked myself whether we really believe in the constitutional order of this country. What we saw yesterday was not very good. I want to appreciate what the President echoed that, at any given time, the three 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
• 13 Sep 2017 in National Assembly: arms of the Government, that is, the Executive, Judiciary and Legislature must work together. In terms of order, we need to agree which one is the first. I think yesterday’s event was expected. It is within the confines of the powers of the President to come and officially open Parliament and that is exactly what happened. view
• 13 Sep 2017 in National Assembly: We must also appreciate that we have a premier country called Kenya. The oath of office which we took the other day is meant to reaffirm our commitment to the constitutional order of the Republic of Kenya. Therefore, as the people’s representatives, we must be prepared to jealously protect, promote and project the image of Kenya as a premier nation. This country is second to none. We also have Standing Orders. I saw the argument by my former chairman, Hon. Mbadi. I must say that at one time in the 10th Parliament, there were only two Backbenchers who were members ... view
• 13 Sep 2017 in National Assembly: other countries. Look at the state of things. This country is an infrastructural, security, humanitarian and transport hub for the regions. Kenya is also an economic giant in this region. This is something all of us must jealously protect. I support this Motion. view
• 15 Jun 2017 in National Assembly: Hon. Speaker, I beg to table the exit Report of the Public Investments Committee (PIC) of the 11th Parliament, running from May, 2013 to June, 2017. view
• 15 Jun 2017 in National Assembly: Hon. Speaker, I urge all Members to go through this Report and appreciate what was done by the PIC for the last four-and-a-half years. view
• 15 Jun 2017 in National Assembly: Yes. Hon. Speaker, thank very much. This touches on investments. Being the Chair of PIC, I feel I should say something. I appreciate and thank the Government for intervening on this critical investment called KQ. We need to understand the nature of our economy. All of us profess and say Kenya is a premier nation but underlying that is something that we must all be prepared to jealously protect. How do we do it? Look at countries like United Arab Emirates (UAE) and the services offered by the Emirates Airlines. The Emirates Airlines is one of the loss making international ... view
• 15 Jun 2017 in National Assembly: Thank you, Hon. Deputy Chairman. Your considered ruling on the same has assisted so many Members from randy and other parties that are not run according to their own rules. So, this Standing Order is properly done and has taken into account your ruling, I think Members will have a proper avenue in ensuring that whatever grievances they have are properly addressed. So, this is a good proposal. view
• 15 Jun 2017 in National Assembly: Thank you, Hon. Deputy Chairman. I think this is a progressive amendment. This is a good one. Having been the Chair of PIC for the last four years, it is has been very difficult. Like in the Coalition Government, the Majority comes from one party and the Chairman comes from the other party, the Vice Chairman--- It is extremely difficult and you do not have a synergy. This is a good proposal and I thank the Committee Members for suggesting this. I am sure this will add a lot of value to those who will be appointed. It is also ... view
• 15 Jun 2017 in National Assembly: 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