28 Apr 2015 in Senate:
Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, the threat of Al Shabaab is real and we should accept that no place is safe. In the past, we have seemed to live in denial, assuming that the threat will just go away. The way to go about the issue is to accept that the threat is there and take every possible measure, as a country, to deal with it. It is even worrying that Parliament itself is suspected to be the target of a terrorist attack. We all need to do everything possible to ensure that Parliament is safe. The aim of Al Shabaab ...
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9 Apr 2015 in Senate:
Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, while I appreciate the work done by the relevant Committee, I think that for purposes of orderliness, because this is a serious matter, it would be very important that in exercises like this one, these matters are handled well in advance rather than to achieve everything---
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9 Apr 2015 in Senate:
Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I am not apportioning any blame. What I said is that in future, this report should be tabled well in advance.
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9 Apr 2015 in Senate:
Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, we had a whole year to do it.
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9 Apr 2015 in Senate:
On a point of order, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir. This is a very important day. Some Members have already had the opportunity to talk. We all represent each individual 47 counties. Those who wish to talk, because we came to talk and contribute, should be given the opportunity.
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9 Apr 2015 in Senate:
Thank you, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, for allowing me to contribute. This is a very important Bill and that is why I was very anxious to contribute. This is a day that we are deciding how much money goes to the counties and how much remains in the national Government. It is our duty to protect and defend our counties. I want to thank the Committee for recommending that we increase the funds to the counties. I also want to congratulate the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) for doing a good job. I also want to question the ability of those ...
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2 Apr 2015 in Senate:
On a point of order, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. This morning, I requested for a Statement and you directed that it be issued this afternoon.
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2 Apr 2015 in Senate:
Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I seek your indulgence. The Statement is not ready. I request that I issue it immediately after recess.
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2 Apr 2015 in Senate:
Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, it is very urgent.
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2 Apr 2015 in Senate:
Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I may not recall. Maybe, the Senator could be of assistance.
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