18 Sep 2013 in Senate:
You can actually push a bicycle without cycling it. What I am saying is that simple things like those can work. We should recognise the KPRs. We also asked the DC to set aside some relief food for them. Madam Temporary Speaker, we need something that is formalized. Since our neighbours have done it and we have seen it work, why can we not move on and do it ourselves? I will be a very happy man if we do these simple things and get peace. In fact, it is the KPRs who are manning the schools near borders to ...
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18 Sep 2013 in Senate:
My seconder is Sen. Ndiema.
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18 Sep 2013 in Senate:
Madam Temporary Speaker, I want to offer one minute to Sen. Leshore, one minute to Sen. Kipchumba and remain with three minutes.
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18 Sep 2013 in Senate:
Madam Temporary Speaker, I want to thank all my colleagues for making valuable contributions to this Motion and unveiling all the facts
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17 Sep 2013 in Senate:
Mr. Speaker, Sir, I rise to second this Motion. As we resume after recess, this Motion brings into focus what we have just been hearing and reading about in the newspapers in the course of July and August with regard to the implementation of devolution. Now, counties are working on the integrated plans and strategies. 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.
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17 Sep 2013 in Senate:
Thank you Madam Temporary Speaker, for this opportunity to support this amendment which will add value to the Motion which had earlier been Moved by Sen. (Dr.) Zani. Indeed, since originally the Council of Governors was the one in charge of the counties, there was no way the governors would be the ones evaluating themselves. It now makes sense that we can, as the Senate, get the annual 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.
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17 Sep 2013 in Senate:
Madam Temporary Speaker, I think we should defer this Motion to tomorrow.
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31 Jul 2013 in Senate:
Mr. Speaker, Sir, I beg to give notice of the following Motion: THAT, aware of the crucial role played by the National Police Service in the provision of security to citizens; further aware that the number of police officers in the Service currently, is way below the ideal 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.
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31 Jul 2013 in Senate:
number required to effectively cover all areas in Kenya to provide adequate security to Kenyans; appreciating the Government’s efforts to supplement the services of police officers with police reservists, especially in areas prone to cattle rustling; concerned that in spite of the immense contribution towards national security by the reservists, no form of compensation is given to them; further concerned that many of them are maimed while others die in the line of duty; the Senate urges the national Government to develop a policy framework for the engagement, training, remuneration and compensation of police reservists.
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31 Jul 2013 in Senate:
Mr. Speaker, Sir, I rise to seek a Statement, under the provisions of Standing Order No.43(2)(c). I would like to see clarification from the Chairperson of the Standing Committee on National Security and Foreign Relations on the following:- (a) Why have officers seconded from the Prisons Department to provide security services to Members of Parliament been withdrawn? (b) What informed this drastic action? (c) Could the decision be reversed and all withdrawn officers immediately returned, given the invaluable service they offer to Members of Parliament and the country?
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