James Kembi Gitura

All parliamentary appearances

Entries 6111 to 6120 of 7781.

• 17 Apr 2014 in Senate: I am obliged, Mr. Speaker, Sir, although it is unusual to punish somebody when they are already on their feet. Article 1 of the Constitution, as has been clearly stated by my colleagues, provides that the people of Kenya would exercise their sovereignty through Parliament. So what we are doing is historical and important because for the first time, if we pass this Motion, the people of Kenya would have made a decision that 310 troops be deployed to South Sudan. This is very important not just for the national psyche but for the right of the people to make ... view
• 26 Mar 2014 in Senate: Your time is up! view
• 26 Mar 2014 in Senate: Thank you, Senator. It appears that nobody else is interested in contributing. The Mover may now reply. view
• 26 Mar 2014 in Senate: Thank you, Sen. Karaba. This is not a county motion as it is spelt out by the Standing Orders. So, it will be by voting of all Senators. Therefore, I will put the question. view
• 26 Mar 2014 in Senate: I think for HANSARD purposes, Senate Majority Leader, you need to refer to Standing Orders No. 27(1) and 28(8). view
• 26 Mar 2014 in Senate: I am just correcting; that you said that the sessions shall start on the third Tuesday when, in fact, it should be on the second Tuesday. view
• 26 Mar 2014 in Senate: You are very welcome at anytime. view
• 26 Mar 2014 in Senate: Why do you think it is just a notion? view
• 26 Mar 2014 in Senate: Not that I want to engage you, but what do you mean, it is a “notion” that it is the Upper House? view
• 26 Mar 2014 in Senate: Order! I was not trying to interrupt you, but when you say that “there is a notion out there…..” The point I am making is that when you say that there is a notion out there that this is the Upper House, I do not know how you interpret it. However, I am interpreting it the way I do. I think that is why the Senate Majority Leader wants that clarification from you as to whether that is what you meant to say. view