Sen. George Khaniri

All parliamentary appearances

Entries 241 to 250 of 1873.

• 29 Apr 2021 in Senate: This is a key introduction and a milestone on equitable distribution of resources. The small and micro enterprises are supported by the State, and that is where many Kenyans belong. view
• 29 Apr 2021 in Senate: Madam Temporary Speaker, the other thing that I am happy about with this Bill is the introduction of the new Article 18A on the Responsibilities of a Citizen. view
• 29 Apr 2021 in Senate: The proposed Article 18A in (1) and (2) (c) and (d) states that- view
• 29 Apr 2021 in Senate: “(1) This Constitution recognizes the responsibilities of a citizen as a key building and prosperous, fair and secure nation. view
• 29 Apr 2021 in Senate: (2) Every citizen has the responsibility to- view
• 29 Apr 2021 in Senate: (c) practice ethical conduct and combat corruption; view
• 29 Apr 2021 in Senate: (d) fulfill parental responsibilities towards their children; view
• 29 Apr 2021 in Senate: Madam Temporary Speaker, for the first time, we are putting in our Constitution matters to do with the fight against corruption. This is adding a lot of value to our Constitution. It is one of the issues that I think we will benefit from if we pass this Bill, but after the amendments that I have proposed. view
• 29 Apr 2021 in Senate: In unifying the country and for inclusivity, the Bill is creating the Office of the Prime Minister and his two deputies. It is also creating the position of the Leader of Official Opposition. In any democracy, you need a robust opposition that will put the Government to check so that they provide proper checks and balances. Therefore, I think these two inclusions of the creation of the Office of the Prime Minister and his deputies, and the creation of the position of the Leader of Official Opposition will not only provide checks and balances, but it will also ensure that ... view
• 29 Apr 2021 in Senate: Madam Temporary Speaker, there is a new article that is making the Constituencies Development Fund official and constitutional. There is also introduction of Article 172 on the creation of the Ward Development Fund. For us to have the full gains of devolution, we must have this Ward Development Fund for purposes of equity. This is so that all wards are developed. We know of cases where governors favour some wards where they think the people there support them more than the others. Therefore, the creation of this Fund will ensure equitable distribution of the funds that the Senate fights so ... view