31 May 2016 in Senate:
Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I would like to know what the Government’s policy is on connection of electricity to schools which are less than three kilometres from the power lines. Would it be connection of the power line or the solar system? I am asking this because in Trans Nzoia County, some schools are within three kilometres from the power line. However, instead of them being connected to electricity, they are given the solar system which is more suitable for far-flung remote areas.
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31 May 2016 in Senate:
Madam Temporary Speaker, I stand to support this Bill for the purpose of ensuring that our athletes participate in the forthcoming Olympics. I really cannot understand the reason for all this pressure by these international organisations. Kenyans are not afraid of any such laws as long as it will be fair and just to athletes. In any case, I believe that we are already signatories of the UNESCO Convention against Doping. Article 2(6) of our Constitution domesticates that Convention. We already have a law against doping in our statutes. We should now try to find out why we need to ...
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5 May 2016 in Senate:
Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I support this Motion because it will give us an opportunity to be in our counties and to do more in the Committees. There is a lot of work pending in the Committees, especially those that are engaged in oversight. It is important and timely that we have this conference with the MCAs, because what is happening in the counties is sad. Devolution is under threat and it is the responsibility of the Senate to protect counties. Corruption and outright theft is happening in form of imprest; people are literally loaning themselves public funds for private ...
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4 May 2016 in Senate:
Mr. Speaker, Sir, I think we responded to the issue of Imperial Bank but I will check and ensure that we give a response in two weeks.
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4 May 2016 in Senate:
Mr. Speaker, Sir, the way I understood, the question is referring to Imperial Bank and Chase Bank. We had responded on the same question in respect to Imperial Bank.
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4 May 2016 in Senate:
Mr. Speaker, Sir, I have discussed this matter with Sen. (Prof.) Lonyangapuo and we shall respond in a week’s time.
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4 May 2016 in Senate:
Mr. Speaker, Sir, there seems to be a misunderstanding here. I had indicated to him that I will bring the answer in a week’s time because there has been a bit of delay---
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4 May 2016 in Senate:
Yes, but I now ask for his indulgence for one week.
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27 Apr 2016 in Senate:
Mr. Speaker, Sir, I rise pursuant to Standing Order No.45 (2) to seek a Statement from the Chairperson of the Standing Committee on Finance, Commerce and Budget regarding county governments funds held in the closed Imperial, Dubai and Chase banks. In the statement the Chairperson should:- (a) State the amount of funds that the various county governments deposited in Imperial, Dubai and Chase banks, specifying the amount per county since the year 2013 to date. (b) Confirm whether in each case the necessary authorization to bank in the same banks was sought and granted. (c) Explain the purpose for which ...
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27 Apr 2016 in Senate:
Bw. Spika, nakusudia kwamba tutajibu baada ya wiki mbili.
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