Sen. George Khaniri

All parliamentary appearances

Entries 1221 to 1230 of 1873.

• 30 Jun 2015 in Senate: Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. Mine will even be shorter than the two minutes. I just want to state that budget approval is one of the key functions of any assembly and particularly our county assemblies. It is absolutely important that when they are going through this process, they follow the laid down procedures and the laws as written in our books of laws. The issue of getting public view is paramount. It is so saddening to hear that this is happening in the County Assembly of Busia, in the former Western Province where I come from. As we ... view
• 30 Jun 2015 in Senate: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, of course, I am not satisfied. I am sure you were in the House last week when this matter generated a very heated debate. I made it very clear that the Statement was in two bits. Regarding the bit of resolving the boundary dispute, I do agree with the Senator. I think the ultimate solution will be the passage of Sen. Mutula Kilonzo Jnr.’s Bill. But there is the aspect of security. This is a question that was raised on the Floor of the House and I expect a comprehensive answer. Just coming here to tell ... view
• 25 Jun 2015 in Senate: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I thank you for the opportunity. I came in a bit late and only listened to the last two Petitions. I want to thank the nine patriotic Kenyans from Nakuru for bringing this to our attention. What impresses me about this petition is the fact that Kenyans are now so enlightened about their rights. In fact, they have now become the biggest protectors of devolution which they hold so dearly. We, as a Senate, have partners in Kenyans who are helping us to ensure that devolution actually works. They do not want people to play around with ... view
• 25 Jun 2015 in Senate: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I have a Statement to give in response to what was requested by Sen. Mutula Kilonzo Jnr. Before I do so, I want to say that at the Plenary of the Senate held on 21st May, 2015, the Senate adopted the Motion filed by Sen. Adan requiring the joint Standing Committees of the Senate, the Committee on Land and Natural Resources and the Committee on National Security and Foreign Relations to conduct comprehensive investigations into the matter of human wildlife conflict affecting people of Kinna Community in Isiolo County and present its report within 30 days. Mr. ... view
• 25 Jun 2015 in Senate: Mr. Speaker, Sir, we are requesting for an extension. At the same time, I am briefing the House on the progress report on the matter. That is why I am giving the justification why we need the extension. view
• 25 Jun 2015 in Senate: Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir, for allowing us 45 days. view
• 25 Jun 2015 in Senate: Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, I rise to give a Statement. At the sitting of the Senate held on Wednesday 4th March, 2015, Sen. Mutula Kilonzo Jnr., the Senator for Makueni, requested for a Statement from the Chairperson of the Committee on Land and Natural Resources on Pollution of Athi River in Machakos and Makueni counties. In the Statement, the Senator sought information on the following: (a) Whether the Government is aware that there is disposal of effluent into Athi River in Machakos and Makueni counties. The Cabinet Secretary is aware that there is disposal of effluent into Athi River in ... view
• 25 Jun 2015 in Senate: Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, the questions that have been raised by Sen. Mutula Kilonzo Jnr. are now more specific than the question he raised when he requested for this Statement. The Senator tells me to give the names of the persons polluting, yet in the original Statement, he did not ask for the names, but wanted to know the measures that have been put into place to deal with the persons. He did not ask for the names of the persons polluting. I responded to the questions as they came. He did not ask exactly how much has been allocated. ... view
• 24 Jun 2015 in Senate: Mr. Speaker, Sir, Statement (f) is in regard to my Committee. I have the Statement ready but I do not see Sen. Mutula Kilonzo Jnr. who sought it. With your guidance, I could either read the Statement or wait for him. view
• 24 Jun 2015 in Senate: Mr. Speaker, Sir, this is a Statement that I sought. Just as much as I am dedicated to come here and give Statements that are sought from my Committee, I expect the same from my colleagues. This Statement has been on the Floor of this House for the last two-and-a-half months. It has to do with security. I have never seen an insensitive Government like this one. I know the Chairman keeps on telling us that he has not received the Statement from the Cabinet Secretary and this is a matter concerning security of my people. The issue of Kisumu-Vihiga ... view