Sen. George Khaniri

All parliamentary appearances

Entries 731 to 740 of 1873.

• 25 Jul 2018 in Senate: Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir, for giving me this opportunity. From the outset, I rise to fully support and associate myself with the Statement made by the Majority Leader. This is one of those rare occasions where I fully agree with my friend, Sen. Murkomen. In moving the Statement, the Senator went very deep into the legality and constitutionality of this matter, and he was very eloquent. I do not want to venture into that. Mr. Speaker, Sir, the Constitution we passed in 2010 establishes the Houses of Parliament and it is explicit that it consists of two chambers; the ... view
• 4 Jul 2018 in Senate: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I thank you for this opportunity. I rise pursuant to Standing Order 46 (2) (a) to make a statement on an issue of general topical concern; the pathetic state of the Kapsabet - Chavakali Road. Mr. Speaker, Sir, it is a fact that major transport infrastructure is normally a gateway to basic social amenities and infrastructure such as education institutions, government offices, hospitals, markets, industries, among others. The Kapsabet - Chavakali road is no exception. It serves two counties; Vihiga and Nandi County and further as a connection to Uasin Gishu, Kakamega and Kisumu The electronic version ... view
• 21 Jun 2018 in Senate: On a point of order, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I want to bring to your attention the provisions of Standing Order 226 (2) and inform Sen. M. Kajwang’ that he is misleading the House. It is only when a petition is being presented that the Speaker has the discretion of allowing debate. The Standing Order 226(2) is very explicit that:- “Whenever a Petition is committed to a Standing Committee, the Committee shall, in not more than sixty calendar days from the time of reading the prayer, respond to the petitioner by way of a report addressed to the petitioner or petitioners ... view
• 21 Jun 2018 in Senate: “but the Speaker may”--- I stand corrected, Mr. Speaker, Sir. view
• 21 Jun 2018 in Senate: Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I rise pursuant to Standing Order No.46(2)(a), to make a statement on a matter of general topical concern; that is the management of health sector in the country. In the last five years since 2013, the Ministry of Health has been shrouded in corruption, mismanagement, obvious waste and disorganization in the management of public health. The First Schedule of the Constitution outlines the distribution of functions between the national and County governments. Accordingly, health is a devolved function. In the Schedule, the National Government is tasked with the development of health policies and, management of ... view
• 19 Jun 2018 in Senate: Mr. Speaker, Sir, thank you for the opportunity. Indeed, it is with a very heavy heart that I rise to join you and my colleagues who have spoken earlier in condoling the family of our departed brother, Sen. Ben Oluoch Okello. It is so sad that Sen. Okello has gone too soon. He has died a young man and very early in his term in office as the Senator for Migori County. On behalf of my family, the people of the great Vihiga County and myself, pole to the family of the departed colleague, the people of Migori County and ... view
• 19 Jun 2018 in Senate: as a very vibrant radio presenter and very innovative young man. The people of Migori County had very high expectations in their leader telling from his maiden speech. I think he also had a passion to serve them. I know they will miss his service, but we wish them well. Sen. Okello represented Migori County people and part of them originated from Vihiga County. These are the people of Kanyamkago and Bware. Pole sana to them. May God rest his soul in eternal peace till we meet again. Fair thee well our dear colleague. view
• 7 Jun 2018 in Senate: Thank you, Madam Temporary Speaker, for this opportunity. I rise pursuant to provisions of Standing Order No.46(2)(a) to make a statement on an issue of general topical concern. That is the recent accidents at Lunyerere on the Kisumu-Kakamega Road. I take this opportunity to, first and foremost, register my condolences to the families who have unfortunately lost their loved ones through numerous accidents that have occurred on the stretch of Lunyerere River Bridge and most recently the one that occurred on Friday, 18th May, 2018, when an extremely overloaded matatu lost control and plunged into the riverbank. Previously, it has ... view
• 7 Jun 2018 in Senate: Thank you, Madam Temporary Speaker, for that protection. Lastly, the Lunyerere black spot had inadequate road signage and speed bumps. The Cabinet Secretary for Interior and Coordination of National Government should take charge and bring sanity, as was experienced in 2003/ 2004, during the introduction of the famous “Michuki Rules”. It is clear that a good number of public servants on the government payroll are complacent, corrupt and lack a proper, well thought out strategy to curb this road carnage. I strongly believe that county governments, through enforcement officers, have a role to ensure the compliance with not only county ... view
• 7 Jun 2018 in Senate: Thank you, Madam Temporary Speaker view