19 Feb 2015 in Senate:
Thank you, Madam Temporary Speaker. First, I would like to congratulate my colleague and friend in the Committee on Legal Affairs and Human Rights, Sen. Mutula Kilonzo Jnr. for such an important Motion. This is a very serious issue. Even before we started the elections, as soon as the new Constitution was passed, friction began in various counties. I was in the Task Force for Devolved Government. When we went round, one of the most emotive issues I witnessed was the boundary problem of Pokot and Turkana counties, particularly Turkwel area. As a result, I began to realize that it ...
view
17 Feb 2015 in Senate:
On a point of order, Mr. Speaker, Sir. Did you hear the distinguished Senator from Kitui County, who is also the Wiper Party Chairman, declare that in our country, this is the era of land grabbing. Is there an era of that kind?
view
17 Feb 2015 in Senate:
(Sen. (Prof.) Kindiki): Hon. Chairperson, Sir, I beg to move that the Committee doth report to the Senate its consideration of the Fertilizer and Animal Foodstuffs (Amendment) Bill (National Assembly Bill No.36 of 2013) and its approval thereof with amendments.
view
17 Feb 2015 in Senate:
Senators, I have to remind the House whether this is a matter concerning counties. So, the Chair shall consult and then get back to you.
view
17 Feb 2015 in Senate:
Hon. Senators, as you might have noticed, I should have alerted you that, that was the Third Reading, unlike the first proposal that I made during Reporting. So, at the Third Reading, is when we are passing the law. Considering that it is a matter concerning counties, we will go into division as it usually is. For the record, I would like to say that we are now at the Third Reading. Let the Division Bell be rung for one minute. Can the Whips confirm to me that we have the numbers? The Bell being rung is for both Bills. ...
view
17 Feb 2015 in Senate:
The Division Bell can now be stopped. Draw the Bar.
view
17 Feb 2015 in Senate:
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
17 Feb 2015 in Senate:
Where is the Chairperson of the Committee to report on the Fertilizers and Animal Foodstuffs (Amendment) Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 36 of 2013)? Chairman, you can use the Dispatch Box to save time. THE FERTILIZERS AND ANIMAL FOODSTUFFS (AMENDMENT) BILL (NATIONAL ASSEMBLY BILL NO. 36 OF 2013) 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
17 Feb 2015 in Senate:
Hon. Senators, before I put the Question, I would like to remind you that this is a Bill concerning counties and, therefore, we will go to Division. I had already announced earlier that the Division Bell that was rung was meant for the two Bills. So, we will go straight to the voting. Prepare to vote; you have 30 seconds.
view