10 Feb 2016 in Senate:
Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, a blind person is not demeaning but in Kiswahili he should use the correct word that is not demeaning. So, I am making a correction. To call a blind person “Ki” is so demeaning.
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10 Feb 2016 in Senate:
It is demeaning Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir and it is unconstitutional.
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10 Feb 2016 in Senate:
Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I asked if he is in order and I explained so that you rule that he is out of order and he withdraws and uses the correct word.
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10 Feb 2016 in Senate:
Thank you Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. I support this amendment because I understand what it is all about. I speak from experience that, indeed, it is The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposes
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3 Dec 2015 in Senate:
On a point of order, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir. I have a concern. Is it in order for all Members of the Chairperson’s Panel to go out of the country and paralyze the business of the House? Also, must it be a male Senator to take over the Chair? Why is it that women are not given the opportunity to preside over this Senate?
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3 Dec 2015 in Senate:
On a point of order, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir. I have a concern. Is it in order for all Members of the Chairperson’s Panel to go out of the country and paralyze the business of the House? Also, must it be a male Senator to take over the Chair? Why is it that women are not given the opportunity to preside over this Senate?
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3 Dec 2015 in Senate:
Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, thank you for allowing me to contribute in support of this Report. Many Kenyans are suffering due to the looting of taxpayers’ money by some people. We then establish commissions of inquiry which spend more money. We are impoverishing this country because money is being lost everyday. The way the issue of corruption is being handled is not promising at all. I remember Sen. Elachi saying that since some people who were in leadership used to loot, if they are given an opportunity to serve in a commission of inquiry, they will not disclose what happened. ...
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3 Dec 2015 in Senate:
Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, thank you for allowing me to contribute in support of this Report. Many Kenyans are suffering due to the looting of taxpayers’ money by some people. We then establish commissions of inquiry which spend more money. We are impoverishing this country because money is being lost everyday. The way the issue of corruption is being handled is not promising at all. I remember Sen. Elachi saying that since some people who were in leadership used to loot, if they are given an opportunity to serve in a commission of inquiry, they will not disclose what happened. ...
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19 Nov 2015 in Senate:
Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, thank you for giving me this opportunity to add my voice and join my fellow Senators in welcoming the five counties that are visiting the Senate. I am so happy this afternoon because counties that are visiting. Early this month, we visited Tharaka-Nithi, Embu and Meru counties. I realised that when it comes to matters of accessibility, I think Embu County carries the day because they are more concerned about disability issues and their Assembly is friendlier. They are very concerned in both physical and external accessibility. Other counties should learn from Embu and Meru counties. ...
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17 Nov 2015 in Senate:
Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, I would like to register our disappointment as the Delegation of Kakamega County. A Member who misdirected you that Sen. (Dr.) Khalwale used unparliamentary words owes him an apology.
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