11 Nov 2020 in Senate:
Madam Temporary Speaker, the success of devolution is entirely dependent on the success of institutions that champion and guarantee devolution. We should be moving to strengthen the institution of the Senate, not expanding it. An expanded Senate without commensurate powers and authority to carry out oversight and ensure the success of devolution is a useless House.
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11 Nov 2020 in Senate:
Thank you, Madam Temporary Speaker.
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11 Nov 2020 in Senate:
Madam Temporary Speaker, remember yesterday we started a debate on that matter. Since we are a House of order, a House of tradition, the reason why we were unable to continue with debate on that matter yesterday was the issue of quorum. I rise under Standing Order No. 35 to ask the Speaker to satisfy herself that we have quorum for that debate. I thank you, Madam Temporary Speaker.
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10 Nov 2020 in Senate:
Madam Deputy Speaker, as your former student, I will abide by the three minutes or less. I thank Sen. Nyamunga for bringing this Statement to the Floor of this Senate. It actually paints a grim picture of the situation in Kisumu, which is replicated in many 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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10 Nov 2020 in Senate:
counties in this country. Truth be told, the state of armed crime, robbery with violence, abductions, disappearances and murders in this country has gone high. Maybe somebody would want to draw a correlation between those criminal activities and COVID-19, that whereas criminals are taking advantage of the situation to wreak mayhem upon innocent citizens, perhaps the police are taking cover and being cautious and careful on interactions. There is need to strike a heavy balance between the fight against COVID-19 and the cardinal duty of police officers to ensure law and order in this country. There is a separate issue ...
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10 Nov 2020 in Senate:
Thank you, Madam Deputy Speaker. I will be very brief. Last week on the Floor of this Senate, we were discussing the behavior of the Principal Secretary in charge of Maritime for demeaning the youth from the Coast region. Today we are discussing the CS for Education for demeaning an education officer. Questions must be asked. I am happy that the Senate Majority Leader has said that action must be taken against these kinds of leaders. People who do not bring honour and dignity to public office have no right to hold those offices. The CS for Education is in ...
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10 Nov 2020 in Senate:
Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, I hate to interrupt Sen. Faki. However, I would like to get a ruling from the Chair on the matter of Statements Hour. Since we came to this House today, we have just been on Statements. Is it in order that we continue this way yet there is other business lined up for today? I am not sure how that business is going to be transacted. We should demonstrate a willingness to stick to our rules and regulations on debate on the Floor of this House. I would want direction on this matter. The electronic version ...
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10 Nov 2020 in Senate:
Thank you, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir.
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10 Nov 2020 in Senate:
How many minutes do I have?
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10 Nov 2020 in Senate:
How can I speak in one minute? What will I say in one minute?
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