Dr. Bonny Khalwale

All parliamentary appearances

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• 10 Nov 2015 in Senate: On a point of order, Mr. Speaker, Sir. The issue that Sen. Khaniri has raised is very important. When visitors sit in the Speaker’s Gallery, are they seen by the Speaker or by Members in the Chamber? How did Sen. Khaniri know the member for Gisambai is in the Speaker’s Gallery? It is only the Speaker who knows who is in the Speaker’s Gallery. view
• 10 Nov 2015 in Senate: On a point of order, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir. While I entirely agree with my party leader, I would like to remind him that a Senator speaking on the Floor must substantiate his allegations. Could he substantiate who amongst us constitute these “voting machines” because Kenyans are watching? They might think that I am part of the “voting machines.” Could he substantiate who these people are? view
• 10 Nov 2015 in Senate: Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, it is important for the record of this House and for posterity. The Senator for Nyeri County has alleged that on the side of CORD, we have people who are also corrupt. He is entitled to that. However, because many of us on this side have spent our entire life in politics fighting corruption, could he substantiate so that the record remains clear who it is on the CORD side that is corrupt? view
• 10 Nov 2015 in Senate: Madam Temporary Speaker, I rise to support this Bill and commend my brother, Sen. Musila, for this good Bill, but we can make it better. The New Clause Three: 45(a)(i) can be considered in the Committee of the Whole; it should be changed so as to include primary, secondary and college level. There are students in polytechnics, teachers training colleges and medical training colleges who also suffer the same fate from the leadership of those institutions. Secondly, Clause Three: 45(a) can further be made better by saying that “the district officer shall not withhold a certificate.” We can go ahead ... view
• 10 Nov 2015 in Senate: Thank you, Madam Temporary Speaker. view
• 6 Nov 2015 in Senate: On a point of order, Mr. Speaker, Sir. As you know from your long experience in Parliament, what we are seeing now is unprecedented. It is expected that upon you resuming your Chair, business should commence immediately. If there is any other reason why business has not commenced, the House must forever be guided by none other than the Speaker. Today is a solemn occasion and indeed Kenyans who are watching would be forgiven if they thought that we are not taking today’s occasion seriously. Mr. Speaker, Sir, I seek your indulgence so that you tell us what is going ... view
• 6 Nov 2015 in Senate: On a point of order, Mr. Speaker, Sir. According to the traditions of Parliament, if a Committee sits and then after 30 minutes the Committee, for whatever reasons, is unable to transact business, that Committee stands suspended. I seek your indulgence to guide the House that since it is 6.49 p.m., and you have given us 15 minutes--- Since the Sitting began at 6.30 p.m., you need to guide this House on what will happen upon the expiry of the 30 minutes. This is because what we are having today is a “Committee of the Whole.” Could you guide us ... view
• 6 Nov 2015 in Senate: On a point of order, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I thank you for allowing me to rise on this point of order. My concern is that this is not the first time that we are interrogating a process like the one we are doing this evening. We had such cases in Embu, Kericho and Machakos counties. When you guided us under Standing Order No.1, our understanding was that you were helping us to move away from the practice that we have since established which this House knows. As soon as the report comes, it is tabled, we retreat, read and then ... view
• 6 Nov 2015 in Senate: On a point of order, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I rise on this point of order---. view
• 6 Nov 2015 in Senate: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I rise on this point of order to raise a constitutional issue in so far as these proceedings are concerned. Article 73(1)(a) of the Constitution provides that:- Authority assigned to a State officer is a public trust to be exercised in a manner that- (i) Is consistent with the purposes and objects of this Constitution.- (ii) Demonstrates respect for the people (iii)Brings honour to the nation and dignity to the office Mr. Speaker, Sir, read with Article 181(a) of the Constitution, which provides that:- “A county governor may be removed from office on any of the following ... view