30 Sep 2014 in Senate:
(Sen. (Prof.) Kindiki): Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, I want to take this opportunity to thank colleague Senators who have contributed to the Second Reading of this Bill. This Bill will give effect to a constitutional imperative in Article 196(3) that requires that there must be legislation that will empower Members of the County Assembly (MCAs) as well as their committees with the necessary privileges and immunities to discharge their functions. Parliamentary privileges and immunities are as important as those who have contributed to the Bill. I have followed the debate with a lot of interest. These privileges and immunities are ...
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30 Sep 2014 in Senate:
(Sen. (Prof.) Kindiki): On a point of order, Madam Temporary Speaker. Looking at the numbers in the Chamber and also looking at the time of the day, I rise under Standing Order No.54 (3) to request the Chair to defer putting the Question on this Bill to tomorrow at a time which the Chair may determine. That will allow us to whip enough Members so that we can proceed to Division.
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25 Sep 2014 in Senate:
(Sen. (Prof.) Kindiki): Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. I rise to second this Motion. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, from the outset, I want to thank Sen. Ongoro for bringing this Motion that addresses a very important issue that is affecting our children and the future of our country. The only sure way of ensuring that Kenya remains a society that is thriving and full of ideas, innovative and progressive is to make sure that our children are safeguarded from harmful practices that can cut short their dreams and curtail their capacity to contribute to the national development, as educated ...
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25 Sep 2014 in Senate:
Order, Sen. Amos Wako, Sen. Mutula Kilonzo Jnr., and Sen. Abdirahman! You are allowed to consult, but in low tones so that we listen to our colleague.
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25 Sep 2014 in Senate:
What is it Sen. Khalwale? We moved from the analogue to the digital system. I saw you making gestures, but I cannot see any request on my screen. However, I will allow you because you must be undergoing some struggle.
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25 Sep 2014 in Senate:
Sen. (Dr.) Khalwale, you are now speaking like Sen. Mong’are Okong’o.
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