Sen. George Khaniri

All parliamentary appearances

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• 21 Jul 2020 in Senate: New information that the virus is airborne and can have long-term and far- reaching consequences on a number of body organs demands that we take extra caution. As elected leaders with wide appeal, we should take this information to every part of the country and assist where possible. view
• 21 Jul 2020 in Senate: Madam Temporary Speaker, economically, the pandemic has affected the Government, companies and individual households negatively. This is replicated world over. The economic debate has been the main reasons governments have decided to ease containments measures such as lockdowns and suspension of travel. Even with relaxation of these measures, it is not wise for the public and business to completely ignore the prescribed public health guidelines. Proper wearing of face masks, frequent sanitation, avoiding large gatherings and safe travelling must all be adhered to. The Government must enforce these measures to the greatest extent. Parents and the entire community should also ... view
• 7 Jul 2020 in Senate: Mr. Speaker, Sir, thank you for the opportunity. I also want to thank the Governor for Nandi Hon. Sang for bringing this Petition to this House. Gov. Sang was one of us in the last Senate representing the same county as the Senator and he is now the Governor. The reason why we get numerous Petitions in this House is because Kenyans have confidence that this is the House will address the problems that are bedeviling them. Therefore, the onus is on us to rise to the occasion and make sure that we provide answers to the Petitions that come ... view
• 23 Jun 2020 in Senate: On a point of order, Madam Deputy Speaker. We are unable to access our Order Papers. It is very difficult for us to follow what is happening. The Order Paper is inaccessible online. Can the Clerk-at-Table give us hard copies? view
• 16 Jun 2020 in Senate: Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. My Statement is on the death of Mzee John Amutabi Mwanga Nzenze. You recall that I was to make this Statement last week, but we did not get an opportunity to do it since we had a lot of business. Mzee John Amutabi Nzenze was buried on Saturday, and I was hoping that I would do this before his burial. Nevertheless, I will proceed. view
• 16 Jun 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
• 16 Jun 2020 in Senate: First, I would like to pass my condolences to the family and friends of the late view
• 16 Jun 2020 in Senate: Nzenze following the death of their patriarch, husband, father and grandfather. Indeed, the country has lost one of the greatest pioneers of Twist music. However, the death of Mzee Nzenze is actually a celebration of a life well lived. His moves, tunes and sounds will live on with us. Even though the COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way we provide a decent sendoff to our departed loved ones, we still have an opportunity to reflect, learn and praise them. Mr. Speaker, Sir, to understand the greatness of Mzee Nzenze, one needs to reflect on twist music. Twist music is one ... view
• 16 Jun 2020 in Senate: among others, that had the themes of love, life, nationalism, patriotism and development. Those of us who grew up in the 1960s, 1970s, and 1980s would understand this. I will excuse Sen. Cheruiyot and Sen. Cherargei because this may sound like Greek to them. For those who were lucky to have the old gramophone, the nostalgic memories can never fade away. A great population born in the 1950s, 1960s, and 1970s can understand the memories I am talking about. Mr. Speaker, Sir, the death of Mzee Nzenze though painful, should serve as a reminder of the urgency we have as ... view
• 16 Jun 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