26 Jul 2023 in Senate:
Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I did not want to interrupt the Senator. I have been in Parliament for some time. You and I were in the National Assembly in the last session. I am increasingly becoming concerned about misuse of Standing Order No.105 by Members. We need to relook at it so that we do not penalize opinions made in this House, which is enshrined in the Constitution. Members should have free speech in the Chamber. All the time, Members rise up on Standing Order No.105 regarding statements of fact, even where a Member has expressed their mere opinion. If ...
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25 Jul 2023 in Senate:
Mr. Speaker, Sir, I do not intend to discuss your ruling but I would like to go on record because, you have recounted the evidence that you were given by the Serjeant-at-Arms. I state that I was in the Members Lounge with many other Members including a senior Member, Sen. Mungatana and we saw what happened. Sen. Veronica Maina approached Sen. Sifuna and threatened to beat him up.
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25 Jul 2023 in Senate:
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25 Jul 2023 in Senate:
Mr. Speaker, Sir, when an action is taken, it should be both ways.
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18 Jul 2023 in Senate:
Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir, for this opportunity to welcome the distinguished delegation from Busia County. Busia is a very critical county in this country, being a county that borders our neighbours Uganda and being a key transit point between the two countries. I warmly welcome you to the Senate on behalf of my colleague, Sen. Okiya Omtatah, who is not in this afternoon. I am sure he will walk in any time from now. You have a very formidable Senator, an individual or a personality who has fought for the rights of many, not just in Busia County but ...
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18 Jul 2023 in Senate:
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18 Jul 2023 in Senate:
I am sure you will enjoy your visit. Listen to the deliberations in the Senate. You will have something to take back to the great people of Busia County. Welcome and thank you for visiting the Senate this afternoon.
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18 Jul 2023 in Senate:
Thank you, Madam Temporary Speaker. I am Sen. Osotsi, the Senator of the good people of Vihiga County. I also join in welcoming the students from Kiambu County to the Senate this afternoon. Kiambu is a great County. It has historically produced two Presidents of this Country. So, you are welcome to the Senate and I hope that you will learn a lot from what you have seen around.
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