Kiraitu Murungi

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• 18 Jul 2013 in Senate: Mr. Speaker, Sir, can you help us by expressing yourself in the strongest terms possible on this matter? view
• 18 Jul 2013 in Senate: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I rise to second this Procedural Motion. We do not need to re-emphasize the need for us to comply with the Constitution because we have said that this House is a House that is guided by the Constitution and the rule of law. There is urgency and importance in this matter. This is a reduction of only one day. It is really inconsequential and immaterial. The purpose of publication is for public input and I think within 13 days that have been availed, all the necessary input and participation will have had ample opportunity and, therefore, there ... view
• 18 Jul 2013 in Senate: On a point of order, Mr. Speaker, Sir. Should we allow Sen. Kajwang to abuse the Standing Orders of this House by making comments that he should be making in his contribution under the disguise of a point of order? Whatever he has to say, he should say it in his contribution. view
• 16 Jul 2013 in Senate: Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir, for giving me this opportunity to contribute to this very important Motion. I also want to thank the Secretary General of the “Bus” Party, who is our Chief Whip, for bringing this critical Motion to this House. Mr. Speaker, Sir, the Motion reads: - “THAT, aware that unemployment is one of the major causes of insecurity and moral decadence in this country; noting with concern that the youth, who are the backbone of our society, are the most affected and that as a result many of them have become disillusioned and hopeless; noting further that ... view
• 11 Jul 2013 in Senate: On a point of order, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I rise to seek the assistance of the Chair. About three weeks ago, I requested the Senate Majority Leader, who wants us to address him as the defacto Prime Minister, to give a statement on an urgent matter which has now become a national crisis; the issue of miraa. He requested for the indulgence of the Chair so that we give him up to Thursday, last week which we did. Last week, he also requested for indulgence and sought The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposes only. ... view
• 11 Jul 2013 in Senate: Madam Temporary Speaker, the answers were supposed to be given last week. This was postponed to today. The Senate Majority Leader said that the issue of miraa is very complicated and has international and local dimensions. He also went on to say that there is inconclusive research going on as far as miraa is concerned. However, we have read a lot. Let him not confuse issues. The research on miraa has been extensive and has been concluded. The World Health Organisation (WHO) has already said that miraa is not a drug. The British Home Office has a big report that ... view
• 9 Jul 2013 in Senate: On a point of order, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I think that the Senate, being a serious House, should strictly vote in accordance with the Standing Orders of this 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
• 9 Jul 2013 in Senate: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I really do not want to enter into the dangerous territory of arguing with the Speaker, but the word used is “shall.” It says: “When called out each Senator shall---“ So, there is no room for anything else other than following strictly what is in the Standing Order. The word “shall” is mandatory. view
• 4 Jul 2013 in Senate: Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. Similarly, I would like to request the following statement from the Government through the Senate Majority Leader. First is a statement on the current status of the construction of the Siakiriga- Mitunguu-Meru Town Road which traverses both Tharaka-Nithi and Meru Counties. Mr. Speaker, Sir, this contract being implemented by Impex Construction Company was awarded in the last financial year. Although some bush clearing and some earth work has been done, no single inch of tarmack has been done, although the financial year has come to an end. So, Mr. Speaker, Sir, we require a detailed ... view
• 4 Jul 2013 in Senate: On a point of information, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir. view