26 Mar 2014 in Senate:
Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, it is to those who do not understand the Constitution but it is provided in the Constitution that we are the supervisors and defenders of the Constitution.
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26 Mar 2014 in Senate:
Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, there are those who do not understand the Constitution very well. I was grounding it on the Constitution that the Senate is the Upper House. We have a constitutional mandate to protect counties.
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26 Mar 2014 in Senate:
Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, let me just say that it was just a misconception for those who have not read the Constitution very well. While I support this Motion, it will be very important for us to tour counties and show our electorate that the Senate is the Upper House. We have a constitutional mandate to safeguard the interest of counties. That is why I am saying that I support the Motion and reiterate the sentiments of my colleagues, Sen. Hassan and Sen. Karaba on the issues. It is understood that we have a huge task as the pioneers of ...
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20 Mar 2014 in Senate:
Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, I do not rise to challenge your ruling but I think this House operates on traditions that have been established. We know that once a Member asks for a Statement, it is the property of the House, but the tradition has been that we allow the Member who requested for the Statement to be there so that he may raise subsequent questions. Some of us may not know why he raised this issue. So, I just want to plead with you that this Statement be deferred until Sen. Hassan Omar walks in.
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20 Mar 2014 in Senate:
On a Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir. If you look at that side, there are Senators discussing along the corridors against the relevant Standing Orders. Are they in order to hold discussions in the corridors?
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19 Mar 2014 in Senate:
On a point of order, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir.
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19 Mar 2014 in Senate:
I do not know whether I am the only one who heard my good friend, the simba from Kirinyaga mention that “some”. Who are those some? Could he substantiate who are the “some” who are not quick to learn?
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13 Mar 2014 in Senate:
On a point of order, Mr. Speaker, Sir.
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13 Mar 2014 in Senate:
Mr. Speaker, Sir, I am not reading from the same page as that of the Senate Majority Leader. Are we supposed to be furnished with those copies before they are read or they are read in abeyance?
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13 Mar 2014 in Senate:
Mr. Speaker, Sir, I do not have a copy of what the Senate Majority Leader is reading. I want to be guided whether we need to have those copies.
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