James Kembi Gitura

All parliamentary appearances

Entries 7381 to 7390 of 7781.

• 17 Jul 2013 in Senate: The rules are clear! I order that the Bell be rung for another five minutes. After that, if we do not realise a quorum, it is mandatory that the House must be adjourned. So, I hope that we will get a quorum in the next five minutes. view
• 17 Jul 2013 in Senate: Hon. Senators, to me, it appears that we still do not have a quorum. I would like hon. Senators to, please, consider the provisions of Standing Order No.35 properly. It says it is mandatory that after the Division Bell is rung for a further five minutes and we do not raise a quorum, we adjourn. We cannot continue if we do not have quorum. 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
• 16 Jul 2013 in Senate: Sen. Melly, it is your turn. I must, however, point out to you that you have only five minutes. The Mover must reply in the next five minutes. view
• 16 Jul 2013 in Senate: Order, Professor! view
• 16 Jul 2013 in Senate: Order, Senator! I actually think that your one minute was stretched, but it is fine. Your time is up! view
• 16 Jul 2013 in Senate: Sen. Elachi, you may now take your one minute. view
• 16 Jul 2013 in Senate: Thank you, Sen. Elachi. Before I put the question, I need to make the usual ruling, under Standing Order No.69. This is a Motion that touches on counties and so, we have to go into Division. Can I put the Question? view
• 16 Jul 2013 in Senate: Of course, Standing Order No.51 (3) gives that authority to the Speaker, to defer the putting of the question. I will accede to your request, but believe that sooner than later, we will have to make a ruling on what “the following day” means. This is because if I remember correctly, tomorrow being Wednesday, “the following day” would mean tomorrow, morning sitting. That is my understanding, but until that vacuum is filled, I will allow your request of tomorrow afternoon for the putting of the question. But I do not want to put a very specific timing, because we do ... view
• 16 Jul 2013 in Senate: Next Order! MEASURES TO PROTECT WATER SHEDS AND RIPARIAN RESOURCES view
• 16 Jul 2013 in Senate: Thank you, Sen. Obure. view