22 May 2024 in Senate:
Madam Temporary Speaker, under Article 10 the Rule of Law and Principles of Natural Justice and also what is called judicial notice, what Sen. Thang’wa just mentioned is in the public domain. It is not new. Sen. Thang’wa did not go into detail or substrata of the engagement that was done in the ‘Lower’ House. Allow that matter to rest there. Sen. Eddy wants to milk political capital which is no longer there.
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22 May 2024 in Senate:
Madam Temporary Speaker, I congratulate Sen. Lemaletian for ably moving this Motion. Kenya being part of the FP-ICGLR is by extension being a member of the East African Community (EAC). I am happy that Parliament has become a regional legislative arm. Being part of conflict resolution and other mechanisms is it important for Parliament to be involved. That is one way for us to legislate some of the proposals that will create harmony across our region. Article 2(6) of the Constitution of Kenya states that– “Any treaty or convention ratified by Kenya shall form part of the law of Kenya ...
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22 May 2024 in Senate:
My apologies, Madam Temporary Speaker. Maybe they used gospel songs and church keshas . However, I know a number of our mothers and sisters were wooed by Rhumba songs by Kanda Bongoman, Tabu Ley, Koffi Olomide and other
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22 May 2024 in Senate:
musicians. The DRC is known for music as opposed to minerals and this should not be the case. On a lighter touch, I also know people there have bleached themselves. I was watching another Minister who 10 years ago was dark like me and yet they say the darker the berry, the sweeter the juice. However, he has transformed himself. While we focus on bringing peace to DRC, we hope that those minerals will be a blessing in that country. On the CAR, I know there are a number of organizations that continue to fuel insecurity there. That region all ...
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22 May 2024 in Senate:
hope that as she goes back, she will include the terrorism prevention and compensation fund. Madam Temporary Speaker, we also want the protection of UN and the Red Cross staff because they provide humanitarian assistance in Eastern Congo, Kakuma, Uganda and all over. I propose that as the Senator goes back, we should have a list of all prescribed and militias that continue to destabilize the countries over insecurity issue. The Senate and the Parliaments that have been mentioned are the source of democracy. I encourage that as you go back, discuss how we can make democracy strong. This is ...
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22 May 2024 in Senate:
We see leadership as leadership regardless of gender because we have capacity and ability to go into the future. Maybe after I become President, then a woman can take over. With those many remarks, I second. I thank you.
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21 May 2024 in Senate:
Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I have been on the top of the mountain. Thank you for your indulgence.
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21 May 2024 in Senate:
Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, tomorrow is International Tea Day. So, I request---
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21 May 2024 in Senate:
Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, just in 30 seconds, since we will celebrate International Tea Day, if people who take other drinks take tea, we will make progress as a country. Thank you for your indulgence.
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21 May 2024 in Senate:
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