Mutula Kilonzo Jnr

All parliamentary appearances

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• 16 May 2018 in Senate: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, we have proposed that the National Treasury must align the conditional grants to the budget cycle. The idea of amending the Division of Revenue Bill and the County Allocation of Revenue Bill as if there is a crisis must stop. When the President signed into law the Division of Revenue Bill, the National Treasury had left out three conditional grants. When they appeared before us, they asked us to amend the County Allocation of Revenue Act (CARA) quickly but we told them that the law must be followed. That is why the Chairman was clear that ... view
• 15 May 2018 in Senate: Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. The Chairpersons come from the Majority side, which means the Government. I hope that the people who are in Government are not attempting to sabotage this House. view
• 15 May 2018 in Senate: The Chairpersons come from the Majority. In South Africa, Hon. Malema is famous for questions and in the United Kingdom, Question Time, on Wednesdays, is the most important session. We recently watched one member resign in the House of Lords because of not answering a question. The only way we can put the Government to task is by asking questions. While you contemplate it, we hope that we will not lose the opportunity to question Government on the Floor of the Senate where Kenyans are watching. We do not want to hide. The balance must be created in such a ... view
• 15 May 2018 in Senate: .: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I rise under Standing Order 44 to read a message from the Governor of Makueni County, Hon. (Prof.) Kivutha Kibwana, to the Senate reporting a request for assistance on the recent disasters. The letter is dated 11th May, 2018, and is addressed to the Speaker of the Senate. It reads as follows; “Dear Sir, Ref.: Disaster Report and request for assistance. The above subject refers. I wish to bring to your attention the devastating effects of the heavy rains and the resulting loss of lives and property due to the flooding situation in Makueni County and ... view
• 15 May 2018 in Senate: .: Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. Let me see whether I can find where I was. I have found the paragraph. “The Committee was charged with coordinating efforts geared towards addressing the effects of the floods in the county and identifying the necessary emergency responses. A comprehensive report of the status is attached. Now therefore, Mr. Speaker, Sir, the purpose of this letter is to request for the urgent intervention of the Senate towards the urging the relevant Ministries, agencies and arms of national Government to offer assistance to our county towards humanitarians assistance, reconstruction and recovery efforts. Mr. Speaker, ... view
• 15 May 2018 in Senate: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, first, I pass my condolences to the people of Solai and Nakuru for the grave tragedy that befell them. 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
• 15 May 2018 in Senate: On a point of order, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. Allow me to revisit your order, with your permission. Regarding Order No.8, we had agreed that since the committee chaired by Sen. (Eng.) Mahamud will issue a report, that this matter awaits the report so that the direction is clear that it has not been done away with completely. view
• 15 May 2018 in Senate: You have clarified. Thank you. view
• 15 May 2018 in Senate: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I do not want to put words in your mouth again. I thought you will call upon the Mover to reply. view
• 15 May 2018 in Senate: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, there is a Senator who has just distracted me by bowing here and walking to the other side. view