14 Jul 2020 in Senate:
On a point of order, Madam Deputy Speaker. I want to be guided. I am alive to the fact that you made an earlier ruling on Statements Hour. However, there is a Statement of national importance, which might be overtaken by events, if we do not read it right now. Madam Deputy Speaker, how I wish that you allowed me ---
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14 Jul 2020 in Senate:
Thank you, Madam Deputy Speaker. Just before I read the Statement, it is important to note that Statements are very important components of our business. This is the only opportunity we have to exercise our mandate of oversight as enshrined in the Constitution.
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26 Jun 2020 in Senate:
Mr. Speaker, Sir, I beg to lay the following Paper on the Table of the Senate today, 26th June 2020- Report of the Special Committee on the Proposed Removal from Office by Impeachment of Hon. Waiguru, the Governor of Kirinyaga County
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26 Jun 2020 in Senate:
Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. This is a very interesting day, ironically.
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26 Jun 2020 in Senate:
Thank you, Mr. Speaker Sir. I am well guided. I will try within my ability to utilize the 15 minutes. Where need be, I will come back to the honourable Chair and ask for extension of time. This is a very interesting day. As I was presiding over the proposed impeachment of Governor Anne Waiguru, some funny people were hiding in some cocoon planning to remove me as the Senator for Kakamega---
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26 Jun 2020 in Senate:
Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir, I want to remind the people that I am the Senator for Kakamega, and I will remain to be the Senator for Kakamega.
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26 Jun 2020 in Senate:
Permit me to begin my remarks by conveying on behalf of hon. Senators of the Special Committee on the proposed removal from Office of the Governor for Kirinyaga County, our appreciation and gratitude to you and this Honorable House for the confidence you expressed in us to undertake the onerous task by appointing us to serve in this Committee.
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26 Jun 2020 in Senate:
Mr. Speaker, Sir, Section 33 (3)(b) of the County Governments Act of 2012 and Standing Order No.75 (1)(b) of the Senate states that, the Senate may, by resolution 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 Jun 2020 in Senate:
appoint a Special Committee comprising 11 of its Members to investigate the matter or investigate the matter in Plenary. Mr. Speaker, Sir, the Senate Majority Leader moved a Motion on Tuesday, 16th June, 2020 and following the debate in the House, it resolved to establish a Special Committee comprising of - (1) Sen. Abshiro Halake, MP; (2) Sen. (Dr.) Michael Mbito, MP; (3) Sen. Mwangi Paul Githiomi, MP; (4) Sen. Beth Mugo, MP; (5) Sen. Anwar Loitiptip, MP; (6) Sen. Phillip Mpaayei, MP; (7) Sen. Cleophas Malalah, MP; (8) Sen. Beatrice Kwamboka, MP; (9) Sen. Stewart Madzayo, MP; (10) Sen. ...
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26 Jun 2020 in Senate:
Section 33 (5) of the County Governments Act, Standing Order No.75 (3) and Rule 4 (a) of Part 2 of the Fifth Schedule of the Senate Standing Orders provide that the Governor shall have the right to appear and be represented before the Special Committee during investigations. Rule 4 (b) of Part 2 of the Fifth Schedule to the Senate Standing Orders further accords the County Assembly the right to appear and be represented before the Special Committee. Mr. Speaker, Sir, the Committee commenced its hearing on Wednesday, 24th June 2020, by convening a conference of parties where formal introductions ...
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