1 Dec 2016 in Senate:
Yes, Mr. Speaker, Sir. Those listeners who participate in radio broadcast do not sometimes understand that when people are exchanging views, they are not necessarily enemies. There is a misapprehension about what happens in Parliament. Therefore, Radio Jambo will be the first radio station to air that show this evening from Parliament Buildings live.
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1 Dec 2016 in Senate:
Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, this is a serious issue. As we are going to the next general elections, I suspect that these accounts will continue to be opened. Before we investigate the already existing accounts, the Commission of Revenue Authority and Treasury have issued circulars on various issues that are not as important as this. One of the things that we should demand is a circular to be issued by Treasurer so that any Governor or County Executive Committee (CEC) Member of Finance who opens an account contrary to those directions will have an action point. Otherwise, it appears as ...
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1 Dec 2016 in Senate:
Thank you, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir. First, I want to congratulate the Cabinet Secretary, Dr. Matiang’i, for demonstrating leadership in a country where we are grappling with a serious question as to whether we have 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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1 Dec 2016 in Senate:
.: Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, I rise to second the Motion that we adopt the report on the Budget Policy Statement 2017. I need not repeat the sentiments of my Chairman. Only to say that as usual, the Senate has been unable to interrogate the Budget Policy Statement in detail because of the timelines. The proposals to change the timelines have not seen the light of day as a result of which the Committee on Information, Communication and Technology which had serious issues to raise about the Budget Policy Statement have not found their way here. Since I chair the ...
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30 Nov 2016 in Senate:
Mr. Speaker, Sir, I thought we were generally speaking on the subject. I want to say this with tremendous respect to everybody, that corruption in counties is officially the 48th county. In it, there are no coalitions such as 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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30 Nov 2016 in Senate:
Mr. Speaker, Sir, the solution lies with this interrogation. How can somebody move cows---
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30 Nov 2016 in Senate:
Mr. Speaker, Sir, I beg to support.
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30 Nov 2016 in Senate:
.: Mr. Speaker, Sir, sitting next to Sen. Khaniri has some advantages. According to the Standing Orders, the Committee on Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries considers all matters relating to agriculture, irrigation, livestock, fisheries and veterinary. The Committee on Finance, Commerce and Budget investigates. So, where the petitioner seeks to investigate ---
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30 Nov 2016 in Senate:
Mr. Speaker, Sir, that is the Second Schedule of the Standing Orders on page 165. It says:- “To consider all matters relating to agriculture, irrigation, livestock, fisheries development, veterinary services.” 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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30 Nov 2016 in Senate:
Mr. Speaker, Sir, the Ministry’s directives must be followed with tangible actions. Fees directives have been issued and schools like Alliance High have exceeded the fees deadline. A directive for a refund must be made. Is it possible that the Ministry walks the talk by making sure that parents are refunded or given a credit for the school fees that they have paid in excess of the guidelines offered by the Ministry? Otherwise the directive is like talking to birds.
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