James Kembi Gitura

All parliamentary appearances

Entries 4191 to 4200 of 7781.

• 12 Nov 2014 in Senate: Sen. Ong’era, I do not want us to pursue this further. But honestly, in my own estimation, hearing and understanding, I get it that Sen. Mositet is trying to be symbolic. That is his way of understanding a contest between two people. If I got him to disparage women, I would be the first one to stop him. However, I did not get that impression at all. If you look at the HANSARD, maybe 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, ... view
• 12 Nov 2014 in Senate: Order, Senators! It is now almost 5.30 p.m. and it would be futile to call any of you to contribute to the debate. As all of you are aware, at 5.30 p.m. the Senator for West Pokot will move a Motion for Adjournment as was ordered by the Speaker earlier. We shall proceed with it to the end of the day. 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
• 12 Nov 2014 in Senate: Order, Senator! I am not trying to interrupt you. What I would suggest is that you now indicate your interest if you want to contribute to the current debate, the Motion of Adjournment. view
• 11 Nov 2014 in Senate: On a point of order, Mr. Speaker, Sir. On the issue of tea - it is important to emphasize this - there were several statements sought. However, in my case for Murang’a County, a petition was sought. You will recall that we had a stakeholders meeting on 10th October, 2014, which we appreciate. It was very well attended. However, the Standing Orders require that once a petition is brought to the Floor of the House, an answer must be given within 60 days, so that the petitioners may know the outcome of the deliberations of the relevant committee. It is ... view
• 11 Nov 2014 in Senate: Mr. Speaker, Sir, with a lot of respect to the Chairman of the Committee, this is by far the weakest statement that I have heard issued in this House since we started last year. 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
• 11 Nov 2014 in Senate: I am, Mr. Speaker, Sir. This matter is of such great importance--- view
• 11 Nov 2014 in Senate: With your indulgence, Mr. Speaker, Sir, he says that the whole Council cannot be judged to have no authority. I did not ask about authority. I talked about moral authority to continue as a Council. Section 39 of the Universities Act 2012 provides very clearly the job description of the Council when it comes to the interviewing of the Vice-Chancellor. Can the Chairman tell us why in the interviewing panel there were other people other than the members of the Council sitting in that interviewing panel? Can he tell us why Prof. Walter Mwanda, who is not a member of ... view
• 11 Nov 2014 in Senate: Mr. Speaker, Sir, there are so many issues. I hope you will give me another chance to come back on this issue because we are talking about equity, fairness and individuals who have cultivated their careers which can be destroyed at the stroke of a pen because people have partisan interests in this position. view
• 11 Nov 2014 in Senate: On a point of order, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I am actually quite disappointed by the way the Chairman of this Committee is handling this issue. First of all, the five issues I have raised have not been answered. The answer given in “c,” says:- “The cabinet secretary starts by admitting there was leakage of what the council had done, never mind that they had signed a confidentiality oath or document before they went to this.” He says very casually that no one knows how the candidates’ marks and rankings were leaked and the persons responsible. Consequently, the entire council cannot ... view
• 11 Nov 2014 in Senate: Mr. Speaker, Sir, short of also demanding that the Leader of Majority apologises and withdraws to me, I am challenging him, since he seems to know things I do not know, to stand at the Dispatch Box and say what interest I have. view