11 Mar 2014 in Senate:
Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, could the hon. Member clarify that there is a community that is so ignorant that they can be told by an individual that this is the way and they follow that way? We know Kenyans have great brains to think for themselves. 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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11 Mar 2014 in Senate:
On a point of order, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir.
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11 Mar 2014 in Senate:
Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, as the Whip of this House, I am trying to see how contributions can be made, I found out that we have about nine contributors who are waiting including the one who is about to speak. If each one takes ten minutes, they will take 90 minutes; that is, one-and-a-half hours. Looking at the clock, we have only about 35 minutes to contribute. So, my kind request was to ask Members if they will agree that we do five minutes because that will give us the opportunity to cover the nine contributors and ten minutes for ...
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11 Mar 2014 in Senate:
Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, I beg to move:- THAT aware that many officers serving in Kenya’s national security organs die in the line of duty, further aware that most of them are very young with those who are married having young spouses and children; concerned that the compensation given to their next of kin is not adequate to cater for the needs of their immediate family members, particularly their children’s education, family upkeep and other basic needs; the Senate calls upon the national Government to provide for The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposes only. ...
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4 Mar 2014 in Senate:
On a point of order, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. We are in this House to assist and guide one another. Despite the fact that Sen. Mugo has made her contribution to the current Motion that is before the House, if she cannot move an amendment, then Sen. Elachi is in a position to do that. We should assist her and guide her on how to bring the amendment and the business of the House continues. She cannot be restricted because she took the amendment from Sen. Mugo. We should assist each other so that we can move the business of ...
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4 Mar 2014 in Senate:
On a point of order, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. I am surprised with the sentiments from Sen. (Dr.) Khalwale. This House of the Senate is not here to clean and clear people from the accusations or the offences that they could have committed outside there. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, if Sen. Muthama is accused of trying to overthrow the Government of the Republic of Kenya, it is not the business of this House to try to clear that person, but the court of law. If I go to a court of law and I am cleared by being told: The ...
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4 Mar 2014 in Senate:
Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, I do not intend to challenge what my colleague has said. However, he will recall that I was one of his very first clients. I got to know him when he left the university while representing the leaders of the coup attempt. I gave him good business. Therefore, he should respect me for that while I respect him as my senior leader.
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27 Feb 2014 in Senate:
Mr. Speaker, Sir, I stand on a point of order to tell the Chairperson that in January, 2008, I was one of those very new Members of Parliament (MPs) who visited the most affected areas---
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27 Feb 2014 in Senate:
Mr. Speaker, Sir, let us all agree that this is one issue that has been a big shame to this country. Kenyans are suffering; children---
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27 Feb 2014 in Senate:
Mr. Speaker, Sir, the Chairperson – with all due respect and I respect Chairpersons in this House – must bring the Statement here at least to tell this 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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