25 Mar 2015 in Senate:
Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, I stand to support this Bill. First of all, I strongly believe that the National Drought Management Authority Bill is an inter- Governmental Bill which creates an inter-Government institution which will serve both the national and county governments. I wish the Senator of Marsabit had sat a little bit longer in this House because this Bill is basically about him and institutions that need to be strengthened to assist the people in marginalized areas. These are areas that have been marginalized since Independence. Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, I was in Mandera on Monday and was told ...
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25 Mar 2015 in Senate:
Sorry, Senator Wangari, what is it Sen. (Prof.) Kindiki?
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25 Mar 2015 in Senate:
(Sen. (Prof) Kindiki): On a point of order, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir. I am sorry for interrupting my sister Sen. Wangari. However, looking at the time and also considering, as the Speaker directed, we have The Mining Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 8of 2014) as well as the other Order relating to the financial issues with county assemblies, I am asking whether, with your indulgence, I can move a very short procedural Motion to extend the sitting time past 6.30 pm?
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25 Mar 2015 in Senate:
I think, Sen. Wangari, we will hold your time. If the Senate Majority Leader does not move that Motion now, he will never 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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25 Mar 2015 in Senate:
(Sen. (Prof) Kindiki): Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, I beg to move:- Pursuant to the provisions of Standing Order No.30 part 3(a) of the Senate, the Senate resolves to extend its sitting time today, Wednesday 25th March, 2015 until conclusion of Order No.13 on The Mining Bill (National Assembly Bill No.8 of 2014) and Order No.11 relating to the Motion by the Standing Committee on Finance, Commerce and Budget. As I have said before, I sought your permission to move this Motion. We are approaching 6.00 p.m. and we have to request because earlier on, the Chair had ruled that we ...
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25 Mar 2015 in Senate:
Order, Sen. Sang! Did you use the word “senility?” There is no senile person here. They might be old or aged, but not senile. So, I want you to withdraw and apologize.
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25 Mar 2015 in Senate:
Sorry, I think there must have been a problem. This afternoon there have been problems with cards. Sometimes they do not show. Like now that card shows “Unit 30, no chip card”. That means that it is not reading well. Now that you have told me, you can proceed.
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25 Mar 2015 in Senate:
Thank you. There being no other contributor, it is now time for the Mover to reply. Senate Majority Leader!
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