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.
10 Jul 2013 in Senate:
Hon. Senators, the proposed amendment is properly and procedurally before the House according to Standing Order Nos.53(1), 53(2) and 54. I will now proceed to propose the question.
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10 Jul 2013 in Senate:
We now proceed to debate the Motion as amended. The new Motion now reads as follows:- THAT, aware that Kenyans living in counties in arid areas are pastoralists who depend on livestock for their livelihood; concerned that over the years, pastoralist communities have continued to suffer loss of their animals due to diseases that are preventable; cognizant of the fact that efforts by past Governments to address the problem have not yielded desirable results; the Senate urges the National Government to urgently put in place an effective policy to create livestock disease free zones in pastoralist areas. Sen. Obure.
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10 Jul 2013 in Senate:
Hon. Senators, according to the Standing Orders, this Motion is allowed three hours debating time. It started at 9.10 a.m. and must end at 12.10 p.m. Because of that constraint of time, I now call upon the Mover to reply.
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10 Jul 2013 in Senate:
Hon. Senators, I want to state that this Motion as amended does not affect counties and so I will proceed to put the question and it will be by simple majority.
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10 Jul 2013 in Senate:
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10 Jul 2013 in Senate:
Hon. Senators, it is now time for interruption of business. The Senate, therefore, stands adjourned until this afternoon, 10th July, 2013 at 2.30 pm. The Senate rose at 12.05 p.m. 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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4 Jul 2013 in Senate:
Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, I rise to support this Motion for a simple reason. In the spirit of allowing host communities of natural resources to benefit from the resources that they have always taken care of and are part of, it is in order that such a Motion should be passed. Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, for example, in this case, we know the benefits of electricity. We know that electricity is actually the bedrock of a lot of economic activities and the benefits that companies such as KenGen have accrued from the generation of electricity. It is only in order ...
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