31 Oct 2023 in Senate:
Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I am well guided. In the words of Burning Spear, there is a saying that goes, “we are not all that stupid.” I borrow the words of Lucky Dube, the reggae artist that justice, fairness and social equality should be the cornerstone. The reason I am saying this is that we need to ensure that there are principles of natural justice. There was the Hon. Waititu, Hon. Sonko and other governors that we listened to through Plenary. This will give new Members the opportunity to learn because Senate should be a learning curve and will ...
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31 Oct 2023 in Senate:
Mr. Speaker, Sir, I need to say this for future engagement. I am rising under Standing Order Nos. 98, 103, 47, 48 and 111. I need your interpretation. When a Motion is limited after you have opened it for debate, does it mean that when the Mover is replying, they are also limited to the three minutes? So that we do not go to conundrum, my interpretation is to have the Mover’s reply restrained to three minutes. That is the import of standing Order No.111. Under Standing Order No.1 and the import of Standing Order No. 111, is it in ...
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31 Oct 2023 in Senate:
Thank you for the guidance. I just needed that clarity.
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31 Oct 2023 in Senate:
Thank you, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir. Pursuant to the provisions of Senate Standing Order No.146 (1), I rise to move that the Prevention of Livestock and Produce Theft Bill (Senate Bills No. 12 of 2023) be read a Second Time. This Bill has come at the appropriate time while we continue to fight and struggle against cattle rustling and banditry. You have to appreciate where it has come from. The issue of banditry and cattle rustling continues to be a problem in the North Rift and Central Rift areas such as Baringo County and other areas. Therefore---
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19 Oct 2023 in Senate:
Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I rise pursuant to Standing Order No.52 (1) to make a statement on an issue of general topical concern and national importance, namely the remarkable achievement by Mr. James Muhia and Mr. Cheruiyot Kirui from Nakuru and Uasin Gishu counties respectively, in summiting Mt. Manaslu in Nepal, reaching 8,163 metres above sea level. Their remarkable achievement is not only a testament to their extraordinary determination and courage, but also a source of immense pride for our nation. Mr. James Muhia and Mr. Cheruiyot Kirui have made history by becoming the first Africans and Kenyans to successfully ...
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19 Oct 2023 in Senate:
Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. I urge my colleagues to listen to this Statement keenly.
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19 Oct 2023 in Senate:
Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I have finished.
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18 Oct 2023 in Senate:
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Sir. With your permission and indulgence, I join you in welcoming our beautiful students from Faith Ventures Christian Academy in Roysambu. I wish them well as they continue to learn the role of Parliament, the Senate and what we do. On behalf of all of us, we are proud of them. I encourage them that the sky is not the limit. They need to go for the best, be disciplined, focused and work hard. Mr. Speaker, Sir, some of us who have lived in this City know Roysambu very well. The area Member of Parliament (MP) ...
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18 Oct 2023 in Senate:
On a point of order, Mr. Speaker, Sir.
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18 Oct 2023 in Senate:
Mr. Speaker, Sir, there the responsibility of facts as per Senate Standing Order No.105. It is unfair for Senator Osotsi, my good neighbour, to drag me into his woes because if there was an issue, it is a fact that I should have known. However, we have never discussed this with him. The only time we meet is when we are having a cup of tea in the Lounge. We have never had a discussion. In conclusion---
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