Elizabeth won the Kasarani parliamentary seat in 2007, a constituency that was previously dominated by hardened male politicians. She also served as an assistant minister in the coalition government and was ODM party’s deputy Chairperson.
6 Mar 2014 in Senate:
Well, going by the mood of the House, I do not think that is an extra ordinary request. That can be done. It is so directed. Next Order! Order, Senators; the Motion under Order No. 9 has been deferred at the request of the Mover. PROVISION OF EDUCATION FOR DECEASED OFFICERS’ CHILDREN THAT, aware that many officers serving in Kenya’s National Security Organs die in the line of duty; further aware that most of them are very young with those who are married having young spouses and children; concerned that the compensation given to their next of kin is not ...
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6 Mar 2014 in Senate:
Next Order! COUNTRYWIDE CIVIC EDUCATION ON NEW DEVOLVED SYSTEM THAT, noting that the Constitution of Kenya, 2010 fundamentally changed the architecture of Government in the country; aware that many people in Kenya including elected leaders are not conversant with the new structure and especially the devolved system, the Senate urges the national executive to undertake comprehensive, well structured and systematic civic education countrywide on the new system so that Kenyan people can understand and positively participate in its implementation.
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6 Mar 2014 in Senate:
The Motion by Sen. Amos Wako has been deferred at the request of the Mover.
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6 Mar 2014 in Senate:
Let us move to the next order.
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6 Mar 2014 in Senate:
Order, Senators. First of all, Sen. G. G. Kariuki, I think it would be in order if you first moved the Motion. Hon. Members, unless there is something completely out of order, allow him to finish moving and then you can point out what, in my opinion, I have not noted.
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6 Mar 2014 in Senate:
Order, Senator. You have not yet moved the Motion. You have to move the Motion before you start making your contributions.
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6 Mar 2014 in Senate:
Senator, your time is up.
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6 Mar 2014 in Senate:
Thank you, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir. I rise to support this Motion. I would like to congratulate the Mover, Sen. G.G. Kariuki, for bringing this very serious Motion to the Senate. I listened to him moving the Motion and I was impressed by his articulation on matters security. I realised that this is a man who has been there and who has seen it all. He has been a Minister for Provincial Administration and Internal Affairs at one point. Therefore, this Motion could not have been brought by a better person, at a better time. Security is the central pillar ...
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5 Mar 2014 in Senate:
On a point of order, Mr. Speaker, Sir. While I appreciate the contribution of my Senator, hon. Sonko, I would not wish to trivialize this very important matter that we are discussing. However, is it in order to drag in the name of the former Prime Minister in matters pertaining to the conception period of Ms. Lupita Nyong’o? What is he trying to insinuate? Is it in order?
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