20 Jun 2018 in Senate:
Madam Temporary Chairperson, I beg to move:- THAT the Bill be amended by inserting the following new clause immediately after Clause 23 — Funding. 23A. The funding for the assumption of office of a governor 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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20 Jun 2018 in Senate:
Madam Temporary Chairperson, I beg to move:- THAT the Bill be amended by- (a) renaming the existing schedule as the First Schedule; and (b) inserting the following new schedule immediately after the First Schedule —
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20 Jun 2018 in Senate:
Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, for this opportunity to support this Motion. From the outset, devolution brought a good thing in this country. Article 174 of the Constitution is about the objects of devolution while Article 10 is about national values and principles of governance. There is the essence of democracy, the rule of law, understanding the Constitution; Kenyans appreciate what it has created in various offices. This is important because the people from north rift will take pride to host the first sitting of this Senate outside the Parliament Buildings in Nairobi. We will also be happy because ...
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20 Jun 2018 in Senate:
. Secondly, most of the issues that we will canvass, debate, discuss or engage in during our sitting in Uasin Gishu County should be those that concern that region. As we talk now, there are issues of National Cereals and Produce Board (NCPB). I am happy that farmers have appeared before various agencies that are concerned with agriculture including the Ministry and many parliamentary committees.
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20 Jun 2018 in Senate:
I do not know if somebody is switching off the microphone. It might be political sabotage.
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20 Jun 2018 in Senate:
Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I apologize.
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20 Jun 2018 in Senate:
There is also the issue of farming. I want to say with a heavy heart that as farmers from north rift, it is important that a lot of key issues, especially concerning farming, form part of the discussions we will have in Uasin Gishu County. We have heard about maize issues. We need to ensure that we provide direction to the many residents who are majorly farmers from Uasin Gishu, Nandi, Kakamega, Bungoma, Vihiga, Kisumu and Kericho which is in the south rift because they are the people who toil and work hard to ensure that Kenyans do not go ...
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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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