Sen. George Khaniri

All parliamentary appearances

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• 8 Jul 2021 in Senate: I thank you. view
• 7 Jul 2021 in Senate: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I thank you for the opportunity. I am making a Statement on the increased rate of unemployment caused by the Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. I need to notify you that there is a little variation to the Statement that you approved because of the statistics. You remember this is a Statement that you approved a couple of months ago but statistics have changed. So, I have just incorporated the new statistics otherwise the Statement remains the same. Pursuant to the provisions of our Standing Order No. 47 (1), I rise to make a Statement on an issue ... view
• 7 Jul 2021 in Senate: institutions have proposed a freeze of employment by the Government as a pre-condition for external borrowing will definitely compound this crisis. Mr. Speaker, Sir, the containment measures by the Government are hurting the people too. For instance, as much as the curfew is a necessary health protocol, the Government needs to be alive to the plight of certain small scale businesses people such as fishermen and fishmongers who operate at night. The COVID-19 pandemic and the attendant unemployment crisis has led to other societal problems such as drug and alcohol abuse, mental health problems, crime, murder and suicides which we ... view
• 6 Jul 2021 in Senate: Madam Temporary Speaker, I thank you for giving me the Floor. Under Standing Order 47 (1), I have three Statements. These are Statements that I had filed way back in March. One is on the third wave of the COVID-19 and the COVID-19 vaccine. The other ones are on unemployment caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and export of bananas and broccoli to South Korea. For two of them, I need to update some statistics. If you allow me, I will issue the Statement on the third wave of COVID-19 and the COVID-19 vaccine, then if I get an opportunity, I ... view
• 6 Jul 2021 in Senate: I thank you, Madam Temporary Speaker. Pursuant to Standing Order 47 (1), I rise to make a Statement on an issue of general topical concern, that is, the third wave of the COVID-19 and the COVID-19 vaccine. It has been 15 months since Kenya recorded its first COVID-19 case in March of 2020. The country has had more than 184,537 confirmed positive cases, more than 126,594 people have recovered, and nearly 3,640 people have succumbed to the virus. At the start of this pandemic, the President, in conjunction with the Ministry of Health, put out strict regulations and protocols that ... view
• 6 Jul 2021 in Senate: 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. view
• 6 Jul 2021 in Senate: distribution of certain vaccines due to alleged side effects such as blood clots and infertility. So far, a total of 1.74 million doses of both the first and second dose have been distributed countrywide including to the military and more than 456,000 Kenyans have been vaccinated. The Cabinet Secretary for Health directed that priority be given to those who are over 60 years and the vulnerable people in the society. Madam Temporary Speaker, it is my hope that the Ministry of Health is continuously doing research to understand the vaccine and is fully satisfied with its effectiveness and safety before ... view
• 6 Jul 2021 in Senate: I thank you, Madam Temporary Speaker, for the opportunity. I rise pursuant to the provisions of our Standing Order No.48 (1) to request a Statement from the Standing Committee on National Security, Defence and Foreign Relations concerning the delayed rollout of the new generation number plates. In the Statement, the Committee should- (1) Confirm whether the Government has awarded and duly signed all the contracts for the production of new generation motor vehicle number plates. (2) State when procurement, delivery and installation of production machines, equipment and raw material were done and whether the relevant and adequate personnel have been ... view
• 3 Jun 2021 in Senate: Mr. Speaker, Sir, can you hear me? view
• 18 May 2021 in Senate: On a point of order, Mr. Speaker, Sir. view