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.
9 Mar 2016 in Senate:
Hon. Senators, I can see a lot of interest and I want everybody to pronounce themselves on this. I will give the Floor to Sen. Murkomen, but before I do so, allow me to pronounce myself on a few issues that have been raised. The first issue that was raised was on the legality of this Motion and whether it is properly before this House. My pronouncement is that this Motion is properly before the House and it is now owned by the House. All the procedures, including the rules and the Standing Orders have not been contravened, but you ...
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9 Mar 2016 in Senate:
That request is properly before the House according to Standing Order No.99(3). So, before I pronounce myself on that, I will allow two or three interventions and then we will proceed. I will propose the question.
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9 Mar 2016 in Senate:
I will allow one last contribution from Sen. (Prof.) Lonyangapuo.
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9 Mar 2016 in Senate:
Sen. (Prof.) Lonyangapuo, there is a point of order.
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9 Mar 2016 in Senate:
Thank you Senator. However, I had already given him the Floor, and so, I will allow him to conclude and then I pronounce myself. Conclude, Senator.
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9 Mar 2016 in Senate:
I like that; you have finished giving your contribution?
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9 Mar 2016 in Senate:
Hon. Senators, before I pronounce myself on this, I will proceed to put the question but I have a clarification. There was a sentiment that if we adjourn, then this Motion is going to be taken back to the Speaker. I am of a different opinion. Adjourning this Motion does not take it back to the Speaker but to the RBC. I want to pronounce that this Adjournment Motion is properly before the House according to Standing Orders. I will now use my discretion according to Standing Order No.99 (3) and proceed to put the question. ( Question put and ...
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9 Mar 2016 in Senate:
Next Order! Members, take your seats.
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9 Mar 2016 in Senate:
Senator for Mandera, you have been adversely mentioned and you have to come back and clarify.
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