Beatrice was brought up in an unstable cross-cultural family when her parents separated, she had to drop out of Nazarene University to handle issues at home. In 2005 she joined the Banana Team ahead of the Constitutional referendum and instantly developed interest in politics. She later became the outreach manager for the Kibaki Tena campaigns in 2007. In 2013, she joined Alliance Party of Kenya (APK) and was nominated to the Senate as she was heads higher than any other member. Elachi is not just political but also philanthropic and presently supports seven children orphaned by ethnic clashes in Tana River.
Nominated Senator Beatrice Elachi is the Government Chief Whip;
Wanjiku’s Best Representative – Food, 2014
2 Dec 2015 in Senate:
On a point of order, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir. Is my Senator really in order to say that Kshs18 billion was siphoned? It is important for facts to be brought forward. Since the CS is being summoned, it would be very important for the Member to table facts about the Kshs18 billion and say why and who siphoned the money, so that the people responsible can be dealt with by the Ethics and Anti- Corruption Commission (EACC).
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2 Dec 2015 in Senate:
Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, it will be out of order for the Senate to discuss about universities and tell our young people that we have a university for thieves. It would be good if the Senator of Machakos withdrew those remarks, because the young students will wonder whether Senators are serious about their education. Let us not take that route.
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2 Dec 2015 in Senate:
Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, first, I thank Sen. Mugo and the Committee. I pray to God that Ms Jacinta Wanjiku will move on from this tragedy. This is not the first time we are losing children. We need to pray to God that after serving Kenyans for many years, we will hand over to a generation that will change this country. It is unfortunate that leaders who have been in institutions of power are the same ones who are lamenting. What will happen to the young ones who have come in and need encouragement to move this country forward? It ...
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12 Nov 2015 in Senate:
Madam Temporary Speaker, I would not want to take an undertaking about where the Senate Majority Leader is. However, I believe there was a ruling in this House through the Sen. for Kakamega that said in the absence of both of them, either the Senate Majority Leader or the Senate Minority Leader can delegate to us, but which they have not.
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12 Nov 2015 in Senate:
On a point of order, Madam Temporary Speaker. I have just talked to the Senate Majority Leader. He is in another meeting. Therefore, I can proceed to give his notice of Motion.
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12 Nov 2015 in Senate:
Yes, Madam Temporary Speaker.
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12 Nov 2015 in Senate:
Madam Temporary Speaker, on behalf of the Senate Majority Leader, I beg to give notice of the following Motion:- AWARE that pursuant to Article 124(1) of the Constitution and the Standing Orders of the Senate, at a Special Sitting of the Senate held on Monday, 15th June, 2015, the Senate resolved to establish a Select Committee on Constitutional and Legal Review to inquire into legal issues arising following the re-allocation by the National Assembly of monies intended for key constitutional organs and institutions, including, the Judiciary, the Salaries and Remuneration Commission and the Senate. FURTHER AWARE that on 23rd June, ...
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12 Nov 2015 in Senate:
Madam Temporary Speaker, these are the same names of Senators who served in the first Committee. Therefore, if one feels that he or she does not want to be included – we gave them a privilege since they were part---
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12 Nov 2015 in Senate:
Yes, it is a privilege. We have other Members, but we felt that since they are the ones who brought this Report, they would have served this Senate better. They understand the issues. However, if they feel they do not want, we have a right to change the names.
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12 Nov 2015 in Senate:
Thank you, Madam Temporary Speaker. Hon. Senators, pursuant to ---
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