Dr. Bonny Khalwale

All parliamentary appearances

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• 23 May 2013 in Senate: Yes, from Room 105; that is where I picked my document. And I did so because I was aware that today was meant for this business. So, if you make a ruling, I will proceed. The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposes only. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor, Senate. view
• 23 May 2013 in Senate: Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I stand under Standing Order No.43(2)(c) to request for a Statement from the Chairperson of the Sessional Committee on Devolved Government on the role of the newly created Department of Devolution. I would like him to clarify the following issues. One, what is the relevance of this department in view of the fact that the national and county levels of government are two distinct and interdependent only to the extent provided for in Article 6(2) of the Constitution? Two, I would like him to clarify whether the Department is to be used, misused or abused ... view
• 23 May 2013 in Senate: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I would like to thank him for the immediate response, but wish to seek the following further clarifications. From his answer, he has made it very clear that this department will mainly or principally be for planning and, probably, with gender issues. Could he come and confirm that, now that he has made that clear, that at no time will the Cabinet Secretary in charge of this Ministry or her agent approach any governor in a matter pertaining to the running of a county; or question any decision that has been taken by any county government in ... view
• 23 May 2013 in Senate: I am talking about Article 6(2) of the Constitution. The question is; can you come and confirm; and give us actual dates of the days when the President, the Deputy President or their agents consulted or sat with either the governors, members of the county assemblies or the Senators to do consultations so as to seek co- operation through mutual consent for us to have this particular body that, to me, is likely to cause confusion or bring in interference? My last point on clarification arises from what you have said. You pointed to the Senate Minority Leader and myself, ... view
• 23 May 2013 in Senate: On a point of order, Mr. Speaker, Sir. view
• 23 May 2013 in Senate: Mr. Speaker, Sir, you have heard the Chairman of the Committee on Devolved Government admit that he is on the learning curve. My question is not meant to test continuous learning or otherwise! view
• 23 May 2013 in Senate: The country, the governors and the county assemblies are waiting for a firm answer. Therefore, if the Chairman is not ready, because he is still learning, let him prepare and come after two days, two weeks or even some months and give us a concrete answer! view
• 23 May 2013 in Senate: On a point of order, Mr. Speaker, Sir. Indeed, I must congratulate you for the communication you have just made, especially in the presence of Sen. Orengo, Kenyans will remember that during the time we were in the trenches, during the second liberation--- view
• 23 May 2013 in Senate: I was there with hon. Orengo, ask him. I am not your age mate. Even Sen. Omar Hassan was there in Mageuzi. We used to advance the frontier of democracy on the streets using demonstrations and street language. However, now that we have got the new Constitution, the frontier of democracy in this country will be advanced through engagement of great minds. I am, therefore, very delighted that you have engaged your mind and I want to urge you, with tremendous respect, to the Speaker of the Lower House that you continue engaging as great minds. Remember one cardinal thing ... view
• 23 May 2013 in Senate: On a point of order, Mr. Chairman, Sir. In the interest of time, before you ring the bell, could you defer the vote until you read the next one then we vote at once because it is procedural. view