Sen. George Khaniri

All parliamentary appearances

Entries 341 to 350 of 1873.

• 23 Sep 2020 in Senate: Just a quick one on the same, Mr. Speaker, Sir. As they come to explain the issue of power outages and blackouts, the letter that goes to them must be very clear that there are many other issues like inflated electricity bills and unreasonable disconnections that affect many people. They should be ready to come and answer all those questions. I know if it is not specified in the letter, they will say that they just came to answer the questions on power outages. view
• 17 Sep 2020 in Senate: On a point of order, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I rise pursuant to the provisions of our Standing Orders and in particular Standing Order No. 31(3)(a). You realize that we have got only 45 minutes to adjournment of the House. Our Standing Orders are that if we were to extend, you have to raise the Motion, 30 minutes before 6.30 p.m. Mr. Speaker, Sir, I rise pursuant to the provisions of that Standing Order and move that the Senate resolves to extend its sitting, until the conclusion of business listed in the Order Paper as Order Nos.13, 14 and 15 in ... view
• 16 Sep 2020 in Senate: Madam Deputy Speaker, I want to thank you for giving me the first opportunity in this particular category. Madam Deputy Speaker, first and foremost, I would like it to be on record that I am not in any way opposed to development projects being implemented anywhere in Kenya and Vihiga County, in particular. However, all development projects should be undertaken within the confines of the law and ensure value for money for the public. This planned development, though in good faith, will most likely only work to increase hostility and animosity around Maseno area, especially from residents of Vihiga County ... view
• 16 Sep 2020 in Senate: The residents around Maseno, especially the Vihiga side, have concerns that include access to services, expenditure of revenue collected, management of the institutions in the area and employment. These are all valid concerns that must be addressed. The main reason this area is of great interest to both counties is the high concentration of institutions, which seem to benefit only one county. Having these institutions is not a bad thing and we should ensure equity of benefits between the two counties and the residents. Madam Deputy Speaker, silence and peaceful coexistence should never be taken for weakness; they are strengths. ... view
• 15 Sep 2020 in Senate: On a point of order, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I hate to interrupt my good friend, the Senior Counsel, Sen. Omogeni, but I just want to bring it to your attention that view
• 15 Sep 2020 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
• 15 Sep 2020 in Senate: Sen. Omogeni is totally out of order. This is in reference to our own Standing Orders and in particular, Standing Order No. 232 (2), which he referred to when he started to issue the report. Mr. speaker, Sir, the Standing Order No. 232 (2) states that- “Whenever a Petition is committed to a Standing Committee, the Committee shall, in not more than 60 calendar days from the time of reading the Prayer, respond to the petitioner by way of a report addressed to the petitioner or petitioners and laid on the Table of the Senate and no debate on or ... view
• 8 Sep 2020 in Senate: Mr. Speaker, Sir, as much as I agree with my elder brother, the Senator for Bungoma County, that this is a frivolous Petition, we must adhere to the rules that guide the proceedings of this House. I want to follow the argument by my friend, Sen. Mutula Kilonzo Jnr., that going forward, it is important that we set a thresho ld for the Petitions that will come to this House. However, for this particular Petition, since it is already here with us, we have rules that guide our deliberations and our proceedings. I am talking particularly in reference to Standing ... view
• 8 Sep 2020 in Senate: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I, therefore, want to differ with my elder brother that this one should not be committed to a Committee. We have to live by our rules. Going forward, if we continue admitting this kind of Petitions, we will have an avalanche here. We will not do the important things that we are supposed to do. I want to differ with the Senator for Bungoma County on the issue of committing the Petition to a Committee. I thank you. view
• 8 Sep 2020 in Senate: Sen. Orengo had not finished his point of order. You cannot-- view