25 Feb 2025 in Senate:
Asante, Bw. Spika, kwa kunipa fursa hii kuchangia kauli mbili ambazo zimeletwa na Sen. Olekina pamoja na Sen. Kibwana. Nitaanza na kauli ya Sen. Olekina. Matatizo yaliyotokea kutokana na uagizaji kutoka nje wa ngano imetokona na kutojua kwa watu wetu kwenye Wizara ya Ukulima na kwenye Wizara ya mambo ya nje. Yale makubaliano yanayofanyika katika vikao vinavyofanyika mara kwa mara katika Jumuiya ya Afrika Mashariki. Yale yanayozungumzwa katika vikao vile hayafiki mashinani kwa wananchi. Kamati ya Usalama wa Taifa, Ulinzi na Uhusiano wa Kimataifa inafaa iingilie kati kutatua suala hili. Wakulima wa nchi jirani wanajua masoko yao yako vipi. Wakulima ...
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25 Feb 2025 in Senate:
Mtu kutaka kujitoa uhai haipaswi kuwa hatia. Huyu ni mtu ambaye anaugua afya ya akili na inafaa apewe matibabu na usaidizi ili aepukane na janga hili. Ipo haja ya kufanya marekebisho kwa sheria---
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25 Feb 2025 in Senate:
Mr. Speaker, Sir, I stand here, on behalf of Sen. Mungatana, the Senator for Tana River County, to move the following Motion- THAT AWARE THAT the late Leonard Mambo Mbotela, a renowned media personality passed away on 7th February, 2025, at the age of 84; COGNIZANT THAT he had an illustrious career in media spanning over five decades, and was one of the most influential voices in Kenyan radio, especially through his long running radio and television programme, “ Je, huu ni ungwana?”; FURTHER COGNIZANT THAT his command of the Kiswahili language kept Kenyans informed on many topics while his ...
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25 Feb 2025 in Senate:
There are many people other communities that settled in Kenya before Independence. However, some of them have not gotten Identification (ID) cards up to now. For instance, the Pemba Community that was recognised recently. We also have the Makonde Community and many others who have been here for long, but have not been considered as Kenyans throughout their lives. Mr. Speaker, Sir, the passing on of Mbotela who mentored many radio and television presenters in this country, has been a great loss to our Republic. On behalf of the people of Mombasa, where he originated from, I convey my sincere ...
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25 Feb 2025 in Senate:
Asante, Bw. Spika, kwa kunipa fursa hii. Kwanza, ningependa kushukuru na kuwapongeza Maseneta wote ambao wamechangia Hoja hii. Shukrani maalum ziwaendee Maseneta wafuatao: Sen. Cherarkey, Sen. Kinyua, Sen. Ogola, Sen. Thang’wa, Sen. Sifuna, Sen. Cheruiyot, Sen. Madzayo. Sen. Veronica Maina, Sen. Olekina, Sen. Nyamu, Sen. Kibwana, Sen. Oketch Gicheru, Sen. Korir na Sen. (Dr.) Oburu kwa michango yao. Ni wazi kwamba mchango wa mwendazake Leonard Mambo Mbotela ulikuwa mkubwa sana kwa taifa letu. Hivyo basi, haitakuwa sawa kutofanya jambo lolote litakaloweka jina lake katika nyoyo zetu milele. Kwa mfano, Sen. Boy wa Kwale amependekeza kuwa Shule ya Frere Town iliyoko ...
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18 Feb 2025 in Senate:
. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I beg to give Notice of the following Motion- THAT AWARE THAT the late Leonard Mambo Mbotela, a renowned media personality passed away on 7th February, 2025 at the age of 84 years; COGNIZANT THAT he had an illustrious career in media spanning over 5 decades and was one of the most influential voices in Kenyan radio, especially through his long running radio and television programme, “Je Huu ni Ungwana?”; FURTHER COGNIZANT THAT his command of the Kiswahili Language --- Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I am surprised that the Motion is in English.
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18 Feb 2025 in Senate:
Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, when I move the Motion tomorrow, I will move it in Kiswahili. FURTHER COGNIZANT THAT his command of the Kiswahili Language kept Kenyans informed on many topics while his exceptional football commentaries on radio brought joy to many people and popularized the sport at a time when live football on television was rare; The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Director, Hansard and AudioServices, Senate.
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18 Feb 2025 in Senate:
APPRECIATING the lasting legacy that he leaves in the media industry and the high esteem in which he was held by colleagues and persons from all walks of life; NOW THEREFORE the Senate expresses its deep sadness at the death of Mr. Mbotela, records its celebration and appreciation of his remarkable life and extends its heartfelt sympathy and condolences to his family, friends and the nation. Thank you.
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13 Feb 2025 in Senate:
Asante, Bw. Naibu Spika, kwa kunipa fursa hii. Mimi nasimama kwa mujibu wa Kanuni za Kudumu Nambari 53(1) ya Kanuni za Seneti, kuomba kauli kutoka kwa Kamati ya Afya kuhusiana na kuzorota kwa huduma za afya katika Kaunti ya Mombasa. Kaunti ya Mombasa inajivunia kuwa jiji la pili nchini na pia kuwa na bandari inayohudumia, kando na nchi yetu, nchi kadhaa za ukanda wa Afrika Mashariki ikiwemo maziwa makuu; Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi, Congo, Sudani Kusini na vile vile Ethiopia. Mombasa ndiyo jiji lenye uwanja wa ndege wa kimataifa katika eneo nzima la kanda ya Pwani na ndiyo makao makuu ya ...
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