19 Sep 2013 in Senate:
Order! Sen. Kipchumba, you very well know that what you are raising is not related at all to the Equalisation Fund. But as you have just mentioned, that is a very important issue; an issue of national concern which is key to development and shepherding of the county governments. I would suggest that such an issue would require better ventilation by this House, and you know the rules. Any Member in this House can come up with a substantive Motion. Why not you, Sen. Kipchumba, so that we can debate it on Tuesday? This House can pronounce itself on this ...
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19 Sep 2013 in Senate:
I am much obliged. Thank you, Mr. Temporary Speaker.
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19 Sep 2013 in Senate:
Order, hon. Senators! There are more Statements--- 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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19 Sep 2013 in Senate:
I think I have already indicated that the Speaker was aware of the situation where one Member wanted to bring an Adjournment Motion. However, he advised that we have done an Adjournment Motion before on a similar situation and we were never able to extract any actionable points on the same issue. So, as you know, if we want to have clear actionable directives from the Motion, it has to be a substantive Motion. As such, if an hon. Member moves a Motion – and most of you seated here today sit in the Rules and Business Committee (RBC) – ...
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19 Sep 2013 in Senate:
Sen. Kanainza, do you want to say something about the same? Up to when, Sen. Wangari?
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19 Sep 2013 in Senate:
Now that Sen. Kanainza is not here, I think she is agreeable to the two weeks. So, it is so granted. Sen. Beatrice Elachi? 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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19 Sep 2013 in Senate:
Order! Order, Sen. Musila! The Chair did not approve your Statement. The Chair does not remember any such statement being given to me in my office.
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19 Sep 2013 in Senate:
You need to approach me substantially because you just walked here and said there was some statement yesterday; I am not aware of that statement. So, I am giving you a few minutes to approach me. In the meantime, let us have Sen. Karaba, Sen. (Dr.) Zani and then we will conclude with Sen. G.G. Kariuki. DELAYED REPLY TO PETITION ON PLIGHT OF MWEA RICE FARMERS
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