23 Jun 2020 in Senate:
On a point of order, Madam Temporary Speaker.
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23 Jun 2020 in Senate:
Madam Temporary Speaker, I have just heard the Mover, my good friend and a Member of my Committee on COVID-19 Situation in Kenya, Sen. Faki, saying that one of the aspects for which the Committee felt that this nominee is not suitable, is where she comes from. This is by saying there is need for diversity. This nominee---
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23 Jun 2020 in Senate:
No, Madam Temporary Speaker. I am on a point of order. The Standing Orders say that a Senator must be responsible for a statement of fact. Is it the position of the Committee on Justice, Legal Affairs and Human Rights (JLAHRC)? This is because Hon. Ameso comes from Western Kenya, but she is replacing somebody who is from Western. Is it the position of the JLAHRC that the Parliamentary Service Commission was not properly constituted before this appointment? It is good for us to know that, that is the opinion of the Committee. Even previously with Commissioner (Dr.) Mumelo, is ...
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16 Jun 2020 in Senate:
Mr. Speaker Sir, I beg to lay the following Paper on the table of the Senate, today, Tuesday, 16th June, 2020: The Seventh Progress Report of the Ad Hoc Committee on COVID19 Situation in Kenya.
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16 Jun 2020 in Senate:
Mr. Speaker Sir, the immediate former Senate Majority Leader seems not to realize the fact that I have a lot of business and I have requested special permission because I have this Paper, a Notice of Motion, A Motion and Statement. Right now, the most important and current issue this Senate is dealing with is COVID19. Would you kindly, inform him that I made a special request and you have allowed me? By chairing the Committee, I understand the actual protocols of 1.5 meters and there is no person within a radius of 1.5 meters close to me. In fact, ...
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16 Jun 2020 in Senate:
Mr. Speaker, Sir, allow me to keep pushing the agenda that this House gave me the mandate to do.
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16 Jun 2020 in Senate:
Mr. Speaker Sir, If Sen. Murkomen is talking about your authority and it is the same authority that I have requested because of the kind of business that I am pushing this afternoon, what authority is he questioning? Despite that, there is no protocol that is not being observed over here. The 1.5 metre rule being observed. I have this Paper, two Statements, a Notice of Motion and a Motion.
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16 Jun 2020 in Senate:
On a point of order, Mr. Speaker, Sir.
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16 Jun 2020 in Senate:
Mr. Speaker, Sir, thank you. I have a notice of Motion that has been approved because I have tabled the Report. Kindly, can I give notice?
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16 Jun 2020 in Senate:
I am sorry, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I thought you said: “Next Order.”
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