Beatrice Elachi

All parliamentary appearances

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• 4 Mar 2015 in Senate: Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I also want to thank the whole Committee and all the Members who went through this process of vetting Mr. Boinet. Today is historic in this Senate because this is our first vote in the House – which is a very delicate one – since we started the Senate. It is also a very historic day when we are now looking forward to again getting a new IG, who is coming in when we are facing a lot of challenges in this country. Mr. Speaker, Sir, one of the things that this country has always ... view
• 4 Mar 2015 in Senate: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I think the Senator for Kakamega is also misleading the House. I said it very clearly that if, indeed, we are questioning Mr. Boinet, who was born in 1962, and yet we are saying that we have young people whom we would want to give senior positions in this country like that one of the IG, what questions will we ask? view
• 4 Mar 2015 in Senate: Yes; we will ask about their qualifications. But, Mr. Speaker, Sir, this young person will not have the experience we are looking for now. So, it is up to us to say that if a young person comes from the university and has, indeed, the papers; he can sit in a vetting panel and prove that, indeed, he can sit at the helm of the NPS as the Inspector-General, then I believe we can give him the opportunity. There is no place in the Constitution--- view
• 4 Mar 2015 in Senate: Mr. Speaker, Sir, it is us, again, who make these laws and we are the ones who should amend them. We never said that when an IG nominee is being vetted, he should go through these processes so as to be experienced. So, if we feel that it is an issue worth considering, then we must amend the law also. But having said that, Mr. Speaker, Sir, today, the country is waiting to see an IG and, indeed, the Members – especially the ones who were in the Committee – when you look at the Report, we are unable to ... view
• 26 Feb 2015 in Senate: Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. I want to thank the Members who have challenged this formula because we all mean well for our counties. Today I want to plead and persuade the Members that we dispense off this matter immediately because counties are waiting for us to make a decision on this formula. If we do not approve this formula, they will use the old formula to allocate resources to counties. I know that we have even passed the deadline for the approval of this formula, so that it can also go to National Assembly. We, as hon. Senators, ... view
• 26 Feb 2015 in Senate: Thank you, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir. I also rise to support this Motion and also support the sentiments from the Senators for Makueni and Kitui counties. Indeed, this is a very important document that we must critically look at, analyze and come out with recommendations that can also guide the Treasury as they move on with their work. When you look at the Budget Policy Statement (BPS), you will find that there are many issues that we need to raise. For example, if we are talking about devolution in this country, then one of the first things we need to ... view
• 19 Feb 2015 in Senate: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I support that Communication. When we look at our Constitution, indeed, the word “Parliament” appears 358 times. Therefore, we need to fast-track some of these processes. It would benefit this House if we could continue having joint meetings. That is how we can harmonize this Parliament. I support you. view
• 19 Feb 2015 in Senate: Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. On behalf of the Senate Majority Leader, I hereby give a Statement--- view
• 19 Feb 2015 in Senate: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I undertake that on behalf of the Chairperson of the Committee on Finance, Commerce and Budget, we will ensure that we bring the Report in the next two weeks. view
• 19 Feb 2015 in Senate: Mr. Speaker, Sir, on behalf of the Senate Majority Leader, I would like to present the business of the Senate for the coming week. Pursuant to the provisions of Standing Order No.45, hon. Senators, I would like to present the Senate business for the coming week, Tuesday, 24th February, 2015. The Rules and Business Committee will--- view