Irungu Kang'ata

All parliamentary appearances

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• 21 Jun 2018 in Senate: Madam Temporary Speaker, pursuant to Standing Order No. 46(2) (c), I hereby present to the Senate, the business of the House for the coming week. The Senate is scheduled to proceed on a ten-day recess at the rise of the House today, until Monday, 2nd July, 2018. In this regard, the Senate Business Committee (SBC) has not scheduled any business for next week. It is however expected that committees of the House will hold more sittings in order to conclude pending business before them. The Senate will resume its sittings on Tuesday, 3rd July, 2018. As such, the Senate Business ... view
• 21 Jun 2018 in Senate: Thank you, Madam Temporary Speaker. I beg to move- THAT, pursuant to Standing Orders 28 and 29, the Senate does adjourn until Tuesday, 3rd July, 2018. The Senate needs to adjourn for about 10 days so that we give the Members the opportunity to recharge. They will also take advantage of that period to hold committee meetings. I know my friend who is the able Chairman of the County Public Accounts and Investments Committee (CIPAC), Sen. M. Kajwang’, requires this period to hasten many voluminous reports lying in his table. I want to congratulate him for the good work that ... view
• 19 Jun 2018 in Senate: Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, for granting me this opportunity to condole the family of Sen. Ben Oluoch Okello, the Senator for Migori County who has departed us. The Senator was a very good friend of mine. He was among the very few Senators who used to attend this Chamber during the time when the National Super Alliance (NASA) was “resisting”. He would come and make cogent contribution. People were so happy about him. He came out as a very eloquent person who had a lot of passion for the people of Migori County. To that extent, I convey ... view
• 19 Jun 2018 in Senate: Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. Why is it that medical personnel are not being paid on time like in my county? We need to motivate our medical personnel to ensure our health sector is one of the best in this region. That is the only way we can ensure the death of Sen. Okello is not in vain. view
• 19 Jun 2018 in Senate: Thank you, Madam Temporary Speaker. With all due respect, I want to disagree with every person who has given their submission. It is good for us to love tradition. I doubt if there is anyone who loves traditions more than me. However, this is not a practical Petition. In Kikuyu land, there were people who were called Gumba and the Athi, but they were all assimilated by the Kikuyus. The truth is that enacting a law or discussing a Petition here will not help, because historical processes of assimilation are a reality. If you want to protect your culture, you ... view
• 19 Jun 2018 in Senate: Please, allow me to finish, Madam Temporary Speaker. view
• 19 Jun 2018 in Senate: Madam Temporary Speaker, please, allow me to explain. My colleague misunderstood me. I did not mean individuals, but I am talking of the entire ethnic community--- view
• 19 Jun 2018 in Senate: Madam Temporary Speaker, please, allow me to explain. view
• 19 Jun 2018 in Senate: Yes, Madam Temporary Speaker. I may have communicated my point in a wrong way, but the point is that cultures fight against forces of assimilation The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposes only. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor, Senate view
• 19 Jun 2018 in Senate: Madam Temporary Speaker, I beg to move the following Motion: THAT, AWARE that the Senate of Kenya is established by Article 93 of the Constitution and its main role, as set out in Article 96 of the Constitution, is to represent and serve the interests of the counties and their governments; FURTHER AWARE that the Senate plays a critical role in the linkage of the devolved governments and the national government; NOTING that since its inception the Senate has held its sittings in Nairobi with its committees occasionally visiting the devolved governments on fact finding missions; COGNIZANT of the need ... view