18 Jul 2023 in Senate:
Madam Temporary Speaker, I can forgive Sen. Oketch Gicheru because of the situation he is in. Standing Order No.98, 101 and 105 on contents of speech. Sen. Osotsi, who is my neighbour has alleged that the top leadership in the Kenya Kwanza administration have been against demonstrations. We have not been against peaceful demonstrations. We have been against demonstrations that are violent where people are robbed, women are raped and prevents children from going to school; which are sponsored by the Azimio One Kenya Alliance of which he is a member. Is he in order? If he has evidence to ...
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18 Jul 2023 in Senate:
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18 Jul 2023 in Senate:
demonstrations, let him bring it. We are only against demonstrations that are violent and are sponsored by the Azimio One Kenya Alliance.
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29 Jun 2023 in Senate:
Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. This Petition is timely. I congratulate the petitioner, Mr. Kerich Kiprono Hillary, for having faith in the Senate and petitioning on the issue of maize. As you are aware, majorly, my region of the North Rift which includes Nandi, Bomet among other areas; grows a lot of maize. This maize is eaten all over the country.
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29 Jun 2023 in Senate:
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29 Jun 2023 in Senate:
This issue is very serious. Chesumei and Mosop sub-counties in Nandi County largely plant maize. However, we have always had challenges. I am surprised because maize crop is highly sought after to be eaten. My good brother and friend, the Senator of Nairobi City County, once said that anything else apart from ugali is not a serious meal. We must give maize farmers insurance the same way we have given livestock insurance to pastoralists. So, when the maize crop fails, maize farmers should be compensated. Secondly, we are currently having rains in the North Rift although some parts do not ...
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29 Jun 2023 in Senate:
Thank you, Madam Temporary Speaker, for this opportunity. At the outset, I support this Motion for the formation of an Ad-Hoc Committee to investigate compensation and other forms of reparations to the victims of the 1998 Bomb Blast. I thank Sen. Kavindu Muthama for the wonderful work she has done. I also thank the Liaison Committee led by the Chairperson, Sen. Kathuri, for approving the formation of an Ad-Hoc Committee. I know it has not been easy for her. She has been restless for the better part of late last month and this month. I am happy that finally, I ...
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29 Jun 2023 in Senate:
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29 Jun 2023 in Senate:
Madam Temporary Speaker, you remember the tragedy of the Ethiopian Airlines a few years ago. I was the Chairperson of the Committee on Justice, Legal Affairs and Human Rights and we investigated the issue of the Boeing 787 Max that had technical errors. We went to Chicago to meet the Boeing managers and other manufacturers. Those people have been compensated huge money by just a corporation.
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29 Jun 2023 in Senate:
What we want this Motion to achieve, is to have a sit-down and ensure the victims and their families are compensated, so that we have value for life. If we allow this, there will be no value for life. How many children did not go to school because they lost either their parents or guardians that day? Many! How many people lost their spouses or loved ones? Many! The American citizens have been compensated and given psycho-social support. They are now okay.
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