1 Dec 2020 in National Assembly:
Thank you, Hon. Speaker. Pursuant to the Standing Order No.43(1), I wish to make a Statement to the House regarding the preparation for burial of the late Member for Matungu Constituency, Hon. Justus Murunga Makokha. It has now been confirmed that the burial of the late Member will take place on Saturday, 5th December 2020, at his home in Matungu Constituency. I also wish to inform the House that the requiem mass in this regard will be held at Saint Stephen Anglican Church of Kenya (ACK), along Jogoo Road, on Thursday, 3rd December 2020, starting at 2 p.m. Members and ...
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1 Dec 2020 in National Assembly:
Hon. Speaker, I do second that the House adjourns as per the Order Paper. Without necessarily anticipating debate, I was once a Vice-Chair of the Departmental Committee on Agriculture, Livestock, and Fisheries. The Tea Bill is followed by the Sugar Bill. The issues to be canvassed in the Tea Bill are very weighty and they touch on every section of the country. Therefore, as we anticipate to go on a long recess, let us finalise on the Bill, so that Kenyans can, at least, live with a finalised position with regard to matters tea. Hon. Speaker, with that comment, I ...
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26 Nov 2020 in National Assembly:
Thank you, Hon. Deputy Speaker. I wish to add my voice to that issue raised by Hon. Koinange. As per what you just said, although it is not yet concluded, I feel that once a Member presents a Question on the Floor, it no longer becomes a Member’s concern, but the House’s concern. In my view, and in attending to a course of natural justice, I feel that Chairpersons should not drop Questions. Instead, they should have the alternative to transmit the written reply without necessarily having the Member interrogate the Question. A Member could raise an issue affecting a ...
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26 Nov 2020 in National Assembly:
Thank you, Hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker. I appreciate the input by Dr. Nyikal to amend the Motion. However, in line with what Hon. Makali Mulu has said touching on Article 114, when you read the Motion further upon amending, it will touch on the distribution line meaning that supply of the devices shall be enforced through hospitals. Remember, health is a devolved function.
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26 Nov 2020 in National Assembly:
Hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker, this House is seized of an ongoing court case between the Senate and the National Assembly, and we have since appealed. However, this has given us some restrictions. That means this becomes another issue if we are restricted in terms of making a resolution. Whereas the amendments are good, they are being proposed in a manner that is likely to put us in a more difficult corner than where we are today. Therefore, urging might be okay, but once we resolve, it changes the whole issue and it puts the House in a conflicting situation. Thank ...
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26 Nov 2020 in National Assembly:
Hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker, English is a borrowed language. The journey English took to arrive in Kenya could be defined that it first came to Luo Nyanza and by the time it got to Western, maybe it was diluted by then. When you come from Luo Nyanza, you hit my constituency before you hit where the New FORD-Kenya leader comes from. Therefore, my take is this: This is a debate, it is a view…
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26 Nov 2020 in National Assembly:
It is good that he is informed. Let Members make a decision on that, Hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker.
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24 Nov 2020 in National Assembly:
On a point of order, Hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker.
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24 Nov 2020 in National Assembly:
Thank you, Hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker. I like the way the Hon. Member is articulating his knowledge of the United States of America and the United Kingdom about the stadia position. However, I would want to confirm something from him. He has mentioned that there is a stadium called Arsenal Stadium. As a fan of Arsenal, I am not aware of any stadium in the United Kingdom called Arsenal Stadium. May he clarify that, Hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker.
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24 Nov 2020 in National Assembly:
Thank you, Hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker. Although the chance is mine, Hon. Ibrahim was making a very serious point. Maybe, you will consider adding him some more time, as the presiding Chair. I rise to support the Report without a smile on my face because it is a Report which depicts the true nature of our country. It is telling us exactly what is happening in our society. We have an The electronic version of the Official Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor.
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