26 Nov 2019 in Senate:
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26 Nov 2019 in Senate:
Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I do not know why Members are excited. The Report was laid on the Table of the Senate, on Thursday, 21st November, 2019. Following the tabling of the said Report, a number of stakeholders have come forth seeking to submit their views and comments on the Bill. The reason for withdrawing the Report is, therefore, to allow the Committee to receive and consider additional views and table a more comprehensive report taking into account all submissions received by the Committee. The women have a reason to smile considering they requested that we withdraw the report---
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26 Nov 2019 in Senate:
I also withdraw. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, through a press conference and using other means, my colleague Senators and other stakeholders requested that we consider their views. I urge them not to use the media to communicate their agenda on this issue. I request them to bring their submissions on the Bill by Sen. Mutula Kilonzo Jnr., and Sen. Farhiya before 4th December, 2019, so that we have a comprehensive discussion on this issue which is a constitutional requirement. I urge the women---
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26 Nov 2019 in Senate:
Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I withdraw and apologise.
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26 Nov 2019 in Senate:
Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, for that indulgence---
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26 Nov 2019 in Senate:
Thank you for that indulgence. Generally speaking, my colleague Senators had reservations on this Report. As a Committee, we have considered their pleas and comments and we are ready to listen to them. As Members of the Committee on Justice, Legal Affairs and Human Rights, we take into consideration constitutional matters. We want affirmative measures put in place so that the issue of gender parity is given the attention it deserves. 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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26 Nov 2019 in Senate:
Therefore, Members of Parliament who have expressed concerns, especially my colleague Senators, are free to share their comments, concerns and proposals on how to achieve the two-thirds gender rule. I want to assure them that we hold them in high regard. We do not under-value the role of colleague Senators especially in terms of leadership in this country. I assure the House that we value them in everything that they do. Thank you.
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26 Nov 2019 in Senate:
Madam Temporary Speaker, I would like to begin by congratulating you for the appointment as a trustee of the National Fund for the Disabled of Kenya (NFDK).
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