Irungu Kang'ata

All parliamentary appearances

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• 2 Jun 2020 in Senate: Mr. Speaker, Sir, let me take this opportunity to congratulate Sen. (Prof.) Kamar. For me, what the Senator has done is an appreciation that we support the concept called gender equality. We do support women. view
• 2 Jun 2020 in Senate: Mr. Speaker, Sir, she is now the only Deputy Speaker, both in Senate and in the National Assembly who is a woman and also a Professor. To me, today, the millions of women out there who are watching us, the millions of girls who are in primary and high schools do have a role model in Sen. (Prof.) Kamar. I am sure that today, the girls and women of this country who form almost 52 per cent of the entire Kenyan population will be smiling, saying indeed, a little girl from Keiyo Valley has now become the Deputy Speaker of ... view
• 2 Jun 2020 in Senate: in Rift Valley. You built Moi University from scratch, then thereafter, public service called you. You were elected. When you came to the National Assembly, it was very clear you became a Member of the Speaker’s Panel. Thereafter, you got elected, not appointed, you got elected to become a Senator of a very important county in Rift Valley. Now here you are, you have become our Deputy Speaker. We are so proud of you. I know girls and women out there are going to celebrate you. Finally, before we had this Motion, there was a discussion concerning what changes Jubilee ... view
• 2 Jun 2020 in Senate: Thank you, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, for according me this opportunity to contribute to this Statement. I support my colleague for having filed this Statement. Currently, schools are closed. I hold the view that we need to reopen them as soon as possible, preferably, Class Eight, Form Four, and also for university students who are about to do their final examinations. I hope that once the Committee will deliberate on this issue, they can consider taking that direction. I am aware that the Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is on an upward trajectory, but so far, it appears that young children are ... view
• 2 Jun 2020 in Senate: On a point of order, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I seek your direction. Now that we have closed this place, it needs to be opened. We assume that this Chamber extends outside there, particularly for the Whip, so that she can go and bring those Senators who are sitting there to come and vote. view
• 2 Jun 2020 in Senate: Not me, but the Deputy Whip. view
• 22 May 2020 in Senate: Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. The reason why I did not do that is because I look at the law as it is and not as it ought to be. The Constitution and the 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
• 22 May 2020 in Senate: Standing Orders do not provide the procedure to give reasons. Therefore, if I did that, it could have been illegal, null and void. view
• 22 May 2020 in Senate: In the Standing Orders, there are no rules that we should give reasons for removing a Deputy Speaker or a Speaker. Going forward, this Senate or the new Parliament may consider to provide a procedure for giving reasons. Otherwise, there is nothing in the law as it is. view
• 22 May 2020 in Senate: Mr. Speaker, Sir, under Article 106(2) (c) of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010 and also Standing Order No. 69(1) (b) (2), this is a Special Motion for the removal of the Deputy Speaker, Sen. (Prof.) Kindiki. I beg to move the following Motion: THAT, this House resolves that Sen. (Prof.) Kindiki be removed from the Office of the Deputy Speaker of the Senate. Mr. Speaker, Sir, as you have correctly ruled, the Standing Orders do not give any reasons for this kind of --- view