Dr. Bonny Khalwale

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• 23 Jul 2024 in Senate: The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposes only.A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Director, Hansard and Audio Services,Senate. view
• 18 Jul 2024 in Senate: Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. Time truly moves. When the new Constitution was promulgated in 2010, one of the most exciting provisions was Article 10 that provided for national values. It specifically speaks to the values of human dignity, equity, social justice, inclusivity, equality, non-discrimination and protection of the marginalised. That is the Constitution of Kenya. It is that letter, accompanied with the spirit that we wanted a new constitution that will see the whole country moving together at almost the same pace, so that nobody is left behind marginalised, and feels discriminated and dehumanised. It is sad that eight ... view
• 18 Jul 2024 in Senate: remember very well I was seated there. This was a matter that we debated in this House in 2015. We succeeded and the national Government agreed that this process takes place. I appeal to this House to support this, so that the discrimination and marginalisation vested on the counties of Lamu, Isiolo, Tana River, and Tharaka-Nithi and Nyandarua Counties be something of the past. The case of Tharaka-Nithi County is a sorry state. These were people who were living very well under the defunct local authority of Meru. When they saw the new Constitution, they thought they had been living ... view
• 18 Jul 2024 in Senate: headquarters. It is now two years. We are starting to wonder whether the Governor will exit in 2027 when he has constructed or not. I urge him that this should be a priority, so that the people of Kakamega do not keep on losing millions of shillings in paying for rent to offices of private people who have no interest in devolution, who are sitting there hoping that the Governor fails in construction, so that they continue collecting money. view
• 18 Jul 2024 in Senate: Madam Temporary Speaker, the matter is so crucial to the people of Kakamega that when the Generation Z came out into the streets of Kakamega, they went straight to those private offices and stoned them flat and burned county vehicles that were parked outside those rented premises. They did not want to have them there. The youth were saying that money is being wasted, and the headquarters should be constructed. With those many remarks, I end my contribution by paying my condolences to the family of Ms. Caroline Shiramba who was shot during the Generation Z demonstrations in Kakamega. It ... view
• 11 Jul 2024 in Senate: Yes, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I thank the Senate Majority Leader for the Statement. Whereas I have the latitude to seek clarification from him through other means, but because he has made what concerns me in public, it is fair that I seek that clarification. He has said that the County Allocation of Revenue Bill (Senate Bills No.25 of 2024) has not been ascended to, and that we will have to redo it. Could he confirm whether the President has sent such a memorandum? If he has not, in our understanding, what would necessitate the CARA to be returned if DORA ... view
• 11 Jul 2024 in Senate: Mr. Speaker, Sir, we all stood there and swore to uphold and defend the Constitution and, therefore, the rule of law. I do not have to remind any colleague here, because it is clear how a Bill becomes law. If after 14 days no communication came from you that the Division of Revenue Bill had not been assented to, automatically it stands assented to. That is why I need the clarification view
• 10 Jul 2024 in Senate: Thank you, Madam Temporary Speaker. (a) Could the Cabinet Secretary disclose the number and identities of all Kenyans currently working in the Gulf States? (b)How many Kenyans have lost their lives while working in the Gulf States from the year 2022 to date? (c) What support does the Government provide to families of Kenyans who die while overseas and could the Cabinet Secretary explain any actions being taken by the Government to facilitate the repatriation of the body of Ms. Mildred Busolo Lisanza, (deceased), from Saudi Arabia to Malinya Village in Kakamega County? I thank you. The electronic version of ... view
• 10 Jul 2024 in Senate: Thank you, Madam Temporary Speaker. I want to ask two questions. One now, then give colleagues an opportunity to raise their issues. Then the second one at the end. It is the policy of the Government, at least going by the pronouncements of the President on many occasions, that we try and assist as many youths as possible to get employment opportunities outside the country. Is it not shocking that despite that policy, the Prime Cabinet Secretary is not able to tell the country the identities of the Kenyans working outside the country and that a whopping 316 of them ... view
• 10 Jul 2024 in Senate: Yes, Madam Temporary Speaker, I know where you are going. view