30 Jul 2019 in Senate:
It is very sad that as we speak today, the National Cohesion and Integration Commission is more or less moribund. The last time I checked, the Commission’s term of office had expired. The term of office of the CEO had also expired and there was an on- going court case on the procedure to follow in constituting the Commission. Mr. Speaker, Sir, even as the Committee interrogates this matter, they should also help the National Cohesion and Integration Commission to be back on its feet and see what legislation is needed to make it more than just a toothless dog. ...
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25 Jul 2019 in Senate:
Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I also want to go on record in support of the Statement by Sen. Seneta on this issue of consuming poisoned meat from butcheries. I have two issues: One, it is really unbelievable that it took the work of a journalist to bring out these facts. The question that this nation should be asking itself is: For how long have we consumed this meat before the journalist carried out investigations and came up with this report? Two, I would have naturally expected that when such a thing happens, the relevant committees of the House including ...
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25 Jul 2019 in Senate:
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24 Jul 2019 in Senate:
Mr. Speaker, Sir, I thank you for this opportunity to join you in welcoming the students from Bungoma County. I would like to remind the visiting students that Bungoma is ably represented here by the Speaker of the Senate and Sen. Wetangula, who is a senior Member here. I challenge the students that going into the future, the good things and tidings that are coming from Bungoma County should not break. The students should produce leaders in this country.
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24 Jul 2019 in Senate:
The students have visited the Senate at a very good time when both sides of the House are united in defending devolution. This is the House that debates the issue that touch on the welfare of counties. I encourage the students to be guided by the proceedings of the Senate and be inspired to one day join the Senate or the other legislative arms of this Government to push forward the agenda of devolution in this country.
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24 Jul 2019 in Senate:
I thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir.
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18 Jul 2019 in Senate:
Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir, for this opportunity. I join my colleagues in supporting the Statement by Sen. Khaniri. I will limit myself to two points. One, I urge the Committee to which this Statement will be directed to, to make the first call at the Competition Authority of Kenya, and find out the regulations that exist for this monopoly called the KP. KP is a monopoly that has created a lot of confusion within the energy industry. There are so many sub-agencies operating under the KP, that when you have a problem, it has become difficult to know where ...
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18 Jul 2019 in Senate:
Mr. Speaker, Sir, it is not very clear who owns the imported transformers that my brother, Sen. (Dr.) Kabaka, talked about. Do they belong to the Kenya Electricity Transmission Company (KETRACO), the KP or the Rural Electrification Authority and Renewable Energy Corporation? There are so many agencies operating around the KP, and it is in the best interest of power consumers to know where to take the blame when it arises. Initially, there was what was called the Independent Power Producers (IPPs), who operated in the country for a few years. However, they were also found to have been fleecing ...
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17 Jul 2019 in Senate:
Mr. Speaker, Sir, I take this opportunity to join you in welcoming the visitors to the Senate today on my own behalf and on behalf of the Senator for Makueni and Nyamira counties. This is a great opportunity for the students from Nduundune Secondary School to visit the Senate and follow the proceedings of this House of Parliament so that they can be inspired to offer themselves for leadership in this Republic in the different capacities. This is the House that prides itself as the champion of devolution. Therefore, I hope that by the time the officers from Nyamira County ...
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