19 Jan 2023 in Senate:
The National Assembly can make mistakes but we as an upper House, the Senate should rise to the occasion. I urge you to agree with the Amendments proposed by Sen. Mumma.
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19 Jan 2023 in Senate:
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19 Jan 2023 in Senate:
Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I also rise to contribute to this important Bill. However, I am really saddened by the spirited attack against lawyers that I have seen in this House in the morning and part of the afternoon. This is in particular to LSK. People are talking as if they do not know the history of this country. The LSK has been in the thick of things. It is LSK that fought for multiparty democracy in this country. How can we sit here attacking LSK the whole morning as if we do not know about the history of ...
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19 Jan 2023 in Senate:
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19 Jan 2023 in Senate:
Mr. Speaker, Sir, I want to inform the Hon. Members that LSK is a statutory body, created by an Act of Parliament. I mean, look at the mandate of LSK under Section Four---
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19 Jan 2023 in Senate:
Mr. Speaker, Sir, I thought doctors normally listen carefully. I am surprised that Sen. (Dr.) Khalware does not seem to be listening keenly. I said LSK was in the forefront. I have not said you were not in the forefront. I have said that history bares me witness that LSK has been in the forefront. Mr. Speaker, Sir, this is not the first time LSK is participating as a panelist in picking Commissioners for IEBC. When I was the Chairperson of LSK, LSK was given slots. We picked nominees that picked the commissioners that reformed IEBC. Let us appreciate the ...
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19 Jan 2023 in Senate:
Mr. Speaker, Sir, the other point I wanted to make is that because this is a bi-partisan team, we want both sides of the political divide to be represented. The Parliamentary Service Commission (PSC) should be given two slots so that we have a slot reserved for the Majority Side and one for the Minority Side. With those few remarks, I support.
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30 Dec 2022 in Senate:
Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I begin by thanking the Chairperson of the select Committee, Sen. (Dr.) Khalwale. He deserves honorary recognition as a lawyer by the Law Society of Kenya (LSK), for the splendid work he did while guiding the Committee. Congratulations, Sen. (Dr.) Khalwale and your nine Members for the good job. As a House, we fully support the contents of your report. Mr. Speaker, Sir, speaking to the MCAs of the great County of Meru, men have various talents. When women pick their husbands, they look at various talents. Ms. Mary, the beautiful wife of the Senator ...
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