20 Jun 2018 in Senate:
My apologies, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. I said we have developed an imagination of taking over seven counties---
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20 Jun 2018 in Senate:
I apologize. I withdraw that part of the statement. I want to say on that line that I am happy that the boundary issue will be resolved. There are constitutional mechanisms that are being provided on how to address boundary issues. I hope by that time, the Senate will provide direction. I know the County Boundaries Bill is before this House, and I am happy it is being expedited to ensure that it comes to fruition such that by that time, we can have up to date information on such boundaries issues that maybe Kisumu, Nandi, Kakamega have, and those ...
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20 Jun 2018 in Senate:
Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I stand guided on the same.
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20 Jun 2018 in Senate:
Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I can see the Attorney-General
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20 Jun 2018 in Senate:
wants to proceed with another matter so I will try and limit my discussion. Finally, I would request that the Chair and Senators from other regions, even Sen. Pareno, would have an opportunity to address the county assemblies. On my behalf, I would like to say that all the Senators will be welcome to Nandi County Assembly so that you can also engage the MCAs and build capacity for them in terms of oversight, how to do presentation and initiate legislation because they are the foot soldiers. They are the key people who ensure that they grease the engines of ...
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19 Jun 2018 in Senate:
Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, for this opportunity. On my own behalf, that of my family and the people of Nandi County, I join my colleagues in passing our deepest condolences and sympathies to the family of our brother Sen. Okello. I knew Sen. Okello when there was a very tense moment in this country, especially after the nullified Presidential elections. We happened to have been invited on the same show at the Kenya Television Network (KTN). Despite our political differences, I saw a leader and somebody who was mature and magnanimous. This was despite the fact that there ...
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19 Jun 2018 in Senate:
Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I have received a Petition from the Abasuba Community from western Kenya concerning the historical human rights violation. I have just known that Sen. M. Kajwang' is a Suba. I will read it. The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposes only. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor, Senate
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19 Jun 2018 in Senate:
I take note of the change of Chair. (8) That the Press Release of April 2018 by the KICD is likely to accelerate the disappearance of the Basuba Language and the Suba way of life; (9) That we have made the best efforts to have these matters addressed by the relevant authorities all of which have failed to give a satisfactory response; and, (10) That none of these issues raised in this Petition is pending in any court of law, constitutional or any other legal body. Your humble petitioners pray that the Senate investigates this matter and makes appropriate recommendations ...
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14 Jun 2018 in Senate:
Mr. Speaker, Sir, I join you and my colleagues in welcoming Tumaini Academy. I have extended relatives in Bomet and specific interests there. I, therefore, wish them well as they learn all that they can. We, from Nandi County, are aware of their impressive performance and are proud of them. . When they go back they should be ambassadors. They should learn as much as they can because, as I my colleagues have stated, they are the hope of the future. I wish them well and all the best. Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir.
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