18 Apr 2023 in Senate:
Mr. Speaker, Sir, I noticed that Sen. Osotsi was resting his eyes. Therefore, he did not get what I was saying. I said that collection of revenue in the country will be affected by disruptions and economic sabotages, such as demonstrations that are not peacefully done according to Article 37 of the Constitution. That is what I meant and the HANSARD can bear me witness. To conclude, I would like to talk about the Judiciary. We need to resource the Judiciary because Kshs20 billion is not sufficient. Mr. Speaker, Sir, with those many remarks, I thank you for your indulgence. ...
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18 Apr 2023 in Senate:
Mr. Speaker, Sir, I have tremendous respect for my good friend, Sen. Oburu. He is more senior than all of us. When you look at Standing Order No.101 and 55, Contents of Speech can he also substantiate how the police have been interfering with demonstrations? He has alleged that they have been on a peaceful demonstration, but the police have been interfering with them. I have not seen Sen. Oburu in those demonstrations. He is a wise man.
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18 Apr 2023 in Senate:
Mr. Speaker, protect me. He is a very wise man. Two days ago, they had even written to the International Criminal Court (ICC), complaining about the police. Can the Senator withdraw and apologize to the National Police Service in this Country because even his bodyguard comes from National Police Service Commission? Police officers are people we should respect. Is it in order?
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18 Apr 2023 in Senate:
Madam Temporary Speaker, we have Standing Order Nos.1, 98, 101 and 55. Is it in order for Sen. Sifuna to mislead the House that the Chair of the Presidential Economic Advisory Council (PEAC), Dr. David Ndii, yet he said that all governments are wasteful? Madam Temporary Speaker, is it in order to make that statement to suit his narrative that he is trying to push in this House? Can he clarify or withdraw and apologise?
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13 Apr 2023 in Senate:
Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir, for giving me this opportunity. I am afraid that the Statement that has been sought by Sen. Wambua is not in good faith. This is because the collection of revenue in the Republic of Kenya has quadrupled, unlike during the ‘handshake’ period when hon. Raila Odinga and the former President His Excellency Uhuru Kenyatta, were mismanaging the economy. They were killing and massacring businesses---
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13 Apr 2023 in Senate:
Therefore, the Statement is not in good faith---
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13 Apr 2023 in Senate:
Mr. Speaker Sir, I withdraw the use of the words “not made in good faith”. However, this Statement should have been requested to include one financial year.
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13 Apr 2023 in Senate:
The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor, Senate.
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13 Apr 2023 in Senate:
To add comments as per Standing Order No 53, every financial year is done within a specified period, between 1st July and 30th June. I have tremendous respect for my brother, Sen. Wambua. Mr. Speaker, Sir, with utmost respect, I do not doubt your judgement. If you look at this Statement, even if it is an ordinary Kenyan, revenue collection in this country has improved. Standing Order No. 53 says ‘comments’. The collection of taxes by the previous regime was an economic massacre against businesses. Sen. Tabitha Keroche, with all due respect, is an example of what was happening before. ...
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13 Apr 2023 in Senate:
Mr. Speaker, Sir, I do not know why Sen. Sifuna is excited about you today, but that is a story for another day.
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