31 Jul 2024 in Senate:
I said very categorically, and you can check the HANSARD; that I support accountability. However, I do not support them running away with the mace. I think it is important that we put that into perspective. They should do it with vigour and enthusiasm. I hope in the course of today or tomorrow’s sitting, Sen. Abbas of Wajir will give us a Statement either under Standing Order No.52 or No.53 on what transpired, so that he can put things in perspective. While we agree that there is no need of breaking chairs and other things within the Assembly, he should ...
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31 Jul 2024 in Senate:
situation. Maybe in Machakos or Nyamira, the story is different. However, in silent tones, the MCAs have been telling us the reason they do this is so that they do not get denied funds for their locations by County Executive Committee Members (CECM) for Finance of the respective counties. When we give financial autonomy to MCAs, they will be able to oversight. The history of this Parliament stated that our accounts were with the Office of the President. Therefore, it meant if you criticized the Government, you did not get your pay. We want to mirror what we are doing ...
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31 Jul 2024 in Senate:
No, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir. I am sufficiently informed.
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31 Jul 2024 in Senate:
If you ask me about the Committee Room No.8 used by the CPAC, I know about it because I have used it.
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31 Jul 2024 in Senate:
Under which Standing Order, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir? The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Director, Hansard and AudioServices, Senate.
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31 Jul 2024 in Senate:
Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, while I appreciate the enthusiasm of the Commissioner in response, I need up to Tuesday so that I can provide information, not necessarily on PSC, but it is the supervising body. Mr. Temporary Speaker, the PSC procured the Old Mutual to provide insurance cover. So---
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31 Jul 2024 in Senate:
Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, kindly, let me finish. I am willing to substantiate by Tuesday, next week, and provide necessary facts. This is because Old Mutual Insurance did not provide all the insurance cover. In the insurance policy of Old Mutual, it does not include attacks by Gen Zs and protests. So, can I substantiate on Tuesday?
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31 Jul 2024 in Senate:
No, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir. I have not said the PSC spent. I will provide information on the issue of repairs and you will notice in my information that some of the repairs were incurred by the PSC themselves.
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31 Jul 2024 in Senate:
Mr. Speaker, Sir, including the insurance by the Old Mutual and their policy document that do not cover destruction by protests.
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31 Jul 2024 in Senate:
Thank you, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir. I was just explaining that we need to mirror what Parliament does because county assemblies are our small The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Director, Hansard and AudioServices, Senate.
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