Mutahi Kagwe

All parliamentary appearances

Entries 261 to 270 of 960.

• 29 Oct 2015 in Senate: , because various regions are supposedly going to get El Nino ? In some places, it has not rained even for three years and they are supposed to be getting El Nino . People are spending huge sums of money in preparation for these things. So, is there any degree of confidence? Can he tell us that there will be a 10 percent chance in Kyeni and may be 100 percent in Turkana, so that we know how to prepare for those areas? Secondly Mr. Speaker, Sir, this has to do with the way in which we are preparing for ... view
• 29 Oct 2015 in Senate: Mr. Chairman, Sir, I have heard what the distinguished Sen. Orengo has said. However, I just want to seek clarification. Yesterday in the afternoon, the Speaker spoke about this matter and made various rulings on it. Given what the Speaker said yesterday regarding whether this matter is properly before the House or not and what Sen. Orengo has said, I just want to find out if there is any contradiction between what the Speaker ruled and the present question on the Floor of the House. view
• 29 Oct 2015 in Senate: On a point of order, Mr. Chairman, Sir. We run the danger of making two wrongs that do not make a right. First and foremost, I do not know of a clause in our Standing Orders that challenges the Speaker’s ruling. According to the Speaker’s ruling, the matter is properly before the House. Let us accept that first. Having 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
• 29 Oct 2015 in Senate: I am on a point of order. At least, I know that much of the law. If we do not discuss the matter, then it has to be brought in another way, but it cannot be by overruling the Speaker’s ruling. view
• 29 Oct 2015 in Senate: Mr. Chairman, Sir, I support Sen. Keter by adding that the two Clauses in respect of the Public Procurement and Disposal Bill have been discussed by 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
• 29 Oct 2015 in Senate: seconded. view
• 29 Oct 2015 in Senate: Mr. Temporary Chairman, Sir, I beg to second this Clause and raise the following--- 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
• 29 Oct 2015 in Senate: Mr. Temporary Chairman, Sir, as I support this amendment, there were reservations that were raised regarding this particular Clause even in the mediation process. We raised certain reservations regarding the independence of the Auditor- General’s Office. The import and objection was as to whether the Auditor-General’s Office is being interfered with to the extent that the independence of the Auditor-General is threatened. However, in terms of an address through the Constitution, the feeling of the proposed amendment was that the Auditor-General’s office was not being reduced. Instead, the idea was that the two offices; both the Auditor-General’s office and the ... view
• 29 Oct 2015 in Senate: Mr. Temporary Chairman, Sir, the argument on Clause 8 is the same. The proposed amendment is supposed to create cohesion in Government structure and in the governance of the Auditor-General’s Office and to ensure that it is properly staffed. In doing so – as we make the amendment that is necessary and crucial –the President should ensure that the Auditor-General’s Office remains independent with the support of the Public Service Commission. view
• 29 Oct 2015 in Senate: Mr. Temporary Chairperson, Sir, it is necessary for us to understand this Clause because it is a good clause. It has to do with the fact that the Cabinet Secretary responsible for matters relating to finance is responsible for making regulations and that it should not be inconsistent with the Act in respect of this matter. Therefore, matters related to finance, whether they are being dealt with by the Attorney-General or anybody else, must be done in consultation with the Cabinet Secretary responsible for finance. view