Beatrice Elachi

All parliamentary appearances

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• 5 Jan 2017 in Senate: Mr. Speaker, Sir, are we in order knowing very well that we curtailed public participation on this Bill? Now, we want to show Kenyans how we want to talk and debate yet the most important process in the Constitution is that public participation is very key. We have just forgotten we gave them a few days but here we are now fighting for our own time. Are we fair to Kenyans in a new year? view
• 5 Jan 2017 in Senate: Mr. Speaker, Sir, today is a very special day. It is a day that Kenyans would wish to see us do what we do when we have a Special Sitting. However, it looks as if it will also be a very sad say. view
• 5 Jan 2017 in Senate: If we decide to go into this in a divisive manner, then the sober leadership that the country is waiting from us will be elusive. It is also sad because the two co-chairs of the Select Committee came from this House. Being a member of that Select Committee, we should be asking ourselves, what happened? We were not supposed to come back to such a scenario but when I look at the report of the Select Committee, it is very clear. It indicates the way we are supposed to vote. It takes into account Article 38 of the Constitution. It ... view
• 5 Jan 2017 in Senate: On a point of order, Deputy Mr. Speaker, Sir. While I agree --- view
• 5 Jan 2017 in Senate: On a point of order, Deputy Mr. Speaker, Sir. While I agree with that Standing Order, could you guide us on what Standing Order No.99(4) means? view
• 5 Jan 2017 in Senate: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, can the Mover do it? view
• 5 Jan 2017 in Senate: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, some of us have carried a burden for the last 10 years and we must release it today. I am sure no one celebrated after winning the election in 2007 because many people died. We have an opportunity to change these things this year. Many of us seated here were part of the process. We have an opportunity to do what is right. Even when I am sick I can choose a doctor. Likewise, we should agree to save our country by having an alternative process. Kenyans want to have a successful election. This election is ... view
• 5 Jan 2017 in Senate: Yes, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. view
• 5 Jan 2017 in Senate: No. view
• 5 Jan 2017 in Senate: The Committee in the Senate is full of lawyers but at the same time, in the interpretations you have given us, you have left us wondering --- view