10 Aug 2023 in Senate:
Thank you, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir.
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10 Aug 2023 in Senate:
Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir. I first want to salute the Senate Majority Leader, Sen. Cheruiyot, who has displayed a lot of wisdom this afternoon in the way he has managed the matter of Sen. Orwoba. I am sure that the Leadership will be able to address this matter and give some counsel to Sen. Orwoba.
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10 Aug 2023 in Senate:
Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, I note the concerns of Sen. Cherarkey.
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10 Aug 2023 in Senate:
Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, I am lost. This is a Statement on the tragic death of Majority Leader of the County Assembly of Nyamira. The late Hon. Elijah Osiemo was a dedicated public servant who showed unwavering commitment to his constituents and the development of Nyamira County. His dedication to public service and the betterment of his community will always be remembered. It is with deep sorrow that I acknowledge his passing. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family, friends, colleagues and the people of Nyamira during this difficult time. The road accident also resulted in the injury ...
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10 Aug 2023 in Senate:
have become an integral part of our transportation system, their widespread use coupled with the practice of carrying oversized and unsecured loads, which violate traffic regulations, poses a danger to all road users. This has led to a significant rise in road accidents. Ordinarily, a load being carrying by a boda boda must be aligned with the rider. It is our responsibility as representatives of the people to address this issue comprehensively. I, therefore, urge the Standing Committee on Roads, Transportation and Housing to collaborate with relevant agencies, law enforcement bodies and stakeholders in the transportation sector to put in ...
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8 Aug 2023 in Senate:
Mr. Speaker, Sir, I rise, pursuant to Standing Order No.53(1), to seek a Statement from the Standing Committee on Education regarding the learner infrastructure support for national schools in Kenya. In the Statement, the Committee should- (1) Explain the criteria applied by the Government to determine the learner infrastructure allocation for national secondary schools; and,
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8 Aug 2023 in Senate:
(2) Provide a breakdown of learner infrastructure amounts allocated and disbursed to various national secondary schools in the country in the academic calendar years 2021, 2022 and 2023 indicating the respective learner enrolment in the schools. I thank you.
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8 Aug 2023 in Senate:
Thank you, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, for giving me an opportunity to contribute to this proposed amendment to the Public Finance Management Act. We know that globally, whether you go to the United States of America (USA) or in South Africa, one of the strongest economies, Governments do borrow. That is a globally accepted phenomenon in managing the finances of countries. Therefore, it is a good thing when, as a country, we are trying to put in place a framework that will be predictable on how our Government will borrow. There is no doubt about that.
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8 Aug 2023 in Senate:
We are here to support the amendment, which is on the Floor, but of course, with a few concerns to raise. When the Kenyan Constitution was enacted by the people of Kenya in 2010, the Senate was left with a very weak legislative mandate. I have always made this argument that when you read the 2010 Constitution, there are two things that you easily desire. There are roles that are reserved for Parliament. When the Constitution
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8 Aug 2023 in Senate:
mentions the word ‘Parliament,’ it means the legislative mandate is co-shared by the National Assembly and the Senate.
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