12 Nov 2013 in Senate:
On a point of information, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir.
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12 Nov 2013 in Senate:
Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, the Governors will also need to be reminded that they can be impeached under provisions of Chapter Six of the Constitution. If you read Chapter Six of the Constitution and the County Government Act, 2012, a Governor can be found guilty of a criminal offence.
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12 Nov 2013 in Senate:
Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, as the Chairman of the Committee on Devolved Governments, I beg to move:- THAT, pursuant to Standing Order Nos. 28(4), 31(1) and 50(b), and notwithstanding the provisions of Standing Order No.30, following the application for transfer of devolved functions by County Governments and the need for Senators to participate in County hearings on the matter, the Senate do now adjourn until Tuesday, 19th November, 2013. Last week, the Speaker made a Communication to the House which was important. He said that pursuant to petitions received from leaders of the county governments; this House should adjourn so ...
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7 Nov 2013 in Senate:
Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I would like to make a Statement in reference to the request by Sen. Daisy Kanainza. I wish to state as follows. In reference to the first Question which is confirmation of when the Government intends to disburse the Kshs6 billion through the Constituencies Development Fund (CDF) model, the response is as follows.
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7 Nov 2013 in Senate:
Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I would like to thank Sen. Kanainza for asking those questions. The clarifications that have been sought are very critical, some of which I do not have the answer to. First, there is the concern from Sen. Kanainza about the involvement of the youth. To me, it appears that the women side is more comfortable with the list I read out regarding those who are involved. However, the youth are not. The statement reads: in preparation and development of the Uwezo Fund, various stakeholders were consulted and they made invaluable contributions. I will mention, but ...
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7 Nov 2013 in Senate:
Mr. Speaker, Sir, I am also aware that the memorandum was sent, but I do not know when. However, the point is this.
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7 Nov 2013 in Senate:
I am very happy because you have been following this issue very closely without writing notes. The depth of participation and involvement is still in question and I do not know what measurement can be used. However, I think the Cabinet Secretary has
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7 Nov 2013 in Senate:
Mr. Speaker, Sir, it is very clear that the Jubilee Coalition manifesto and the programme being pursued by the Ministry - this is also very clear in
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7 Nov 2013 in Senate:
Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir, for reminding me. We are optimistic that it will make a difference. However, we will also be cautious that even we, as leaders, the youth and the women, must take the precautionary measures so that it makes a difference in their respective constituencies.
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7 Nov 2013 in Senate:
Mr. Speaker, Sir, from the Statement, it appears that that was done. Consultations were carried out, but I am not very sure as to what kind of consultations and so forth. I can find that out from further clarifications. I would like to tell Sen. Billow that even Kshs10,000 will make a big difference to a group of women who have grocery shops. So, Kshs50,000 will still make a substantial impact in their lives. There was a good question from Sen. (Dr.) Khalwale on whether there will be an Act of Parliament to regulate the management of this Fund. There ...
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