Sen. George Khaniri

All parliamentary appearances

Entries 231 to 240 of 1873.

• 29 Apr 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
• 29 Apr 2021 in Senate: Madam Temporary Speaker, I insist that for us to support this Bill, we should be allowed to make those necessary amendments particularly the creation of constituencies which is in the Bill as the Second Schedule. We want to increase constituencies. However, our Constitution is clear on how to increase and distribute them. It is the responsibility of the IEBC. Why are we taking away the responsibility that has been given to the IEBC in the Constitution? The way these constituencies have been distributed is very wanting. I cry for my people of Vihiga County. We strongly believe that if we ... view
• 29 Apr 2021 in Senate: Madam Temporary Speaker, the other thing that should be rectified in the Bill is that Kenyans are already burdened by the high wage bill. I do not see the justification of increasing these constituencies. Moving the number of constituencies from 290 to 360 is just adding on to Kenyans more burdens. This will result in over representation. We should look at other jurisdictions and compare ourselves with them. As Sen. Kang’ata said, comparative jurisdictions are the USA, the UK, China and so forth. The wage bill is already too high. We cannot afford to increase the number of Members of ... view
• 29 Apr 2021 in Senate: Madam Temporary Speaker, the other issue that I will be proposing to amend is that, yes, it is a good thing that we are creating the Office of the Ombudsman. However, we made many gains in the Constitution of Kenya 2010 whereby there is clear separation of powers. We cannot create the Office of the Ombudsman and then say that the Ombudsman will be nominated by the President. Where is the separation of powers? Where is the independence of the Judiciary? Therefore, it is a good thing that we are creating the Office of the Ombudsman, but the way he ... view
• 29 Apr 2021 in Senate: Madam Temporary Speaker, as I said earlier, there are many good things in this Bill. We do not want to throw it out, like Sen. Murkomen is proposing. There are many gains. If we are allowed to make the amendments, we will be able to pass this Bill and take it to Kenyans who I am sure will pass it. view
• 29 Apr 2021 in Senate: The Bill is introducing new clauses that will be important to our people. I am particularly impressed by the introduction of Article 11(a) on Economy and Shared Prosperity. It says that- view
• 29 Apr 2021 in Senate: “This Constitution recognizes the need for an economic system that provides equitable opportunities for all people of Kenya to benefit from economic growth in a comprehensive, fair and sustainable manner. view
• 29 Apr 2021 in Senate: 2(d). The State shall promote- view
• 29 Apr 2021 in Senate: An economic system that supports small and micro enterprises;” view
• 29 Apr 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