All parliamentary appearances
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19 Apr 2016 in Senate:
Mr. Speaker, Sir, I want to thank Members who have raised important issues regarding this important matter. Maybe I was reading it very fast, but before I came to the way forward, I said that it should be noted that the impeachment Committee conclusively dealt with the matter and it was to be handled by the Public Procurement Oversight Authority (PPOA) and the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC). 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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19 Apr 2016 in Senate:
Mr. Speaker, Sir, I wish my colleagues could listen to me carefully. I said that, as of now, before the governor appears before the Committee, it will be wrong for me to say that we shall find him unfit to hold public office. How can you make judgment before you hear the accused? We have the responsibility and--- 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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19 Apr 2016 in Senate:
Mr. Speaker, Sir, it is clear that I was the Chairperson of the Public Investment Committee (PIC) for three years and I declared people unfit to hold public office. But I cannot declare people unfit to hold public office before I listen to them. It is the rule of natural justice that they come; we listen to them and make a decision.
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19 Apr 2016 in Senate:
Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, as I was watching this debate from the Senator’s Lounge, I was extremely excited to see the constructive 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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14 Apr 2016 in Senate:
Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I am seeking a clarification from the Chair. If one sends a written statement required of a committee chair or a Cabinet Secretary to the Speaker’s office to be scheduled on the Order Paper and you do not hear about them, what is the recourse?
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14 Apr 2016 in Senate:
Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, precisely; it is administrative. The administrative machinery should function without being prompted by Senators. Sometimes one feels indulged in unnecessary work when there are officers tasked to carry out such work. I urge the Speaker’s and the Clerk’s offices not to wait for us to follow up on our statement requests as if it is a favour being done to Senators.
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14 Apr 2016 in Senate:
Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, about two weeks ago, I sent requests on three Statements which I have copies in my office. Since then, I have not received any response to them.
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14 Apr 2016 in Senate:
Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, I would also like to support the Motion before us which is that we adopt to the Report of the Standing Committee on Finance, Commerce and Budget on the second basis for equitable sharing of revenue among the county governments. Being a Member of the Committee, I will be very brief. I want to remind Sen. Karaba that agriculture is a devolved function and so is 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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14 Apr 2016 in Senate:
Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, I think I will get the information later from my friend, Sen. (Prof.) Lonyangapuo. We think alike.
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14 Apr 2016 in Senate:
Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, this is very hard earned money. This is what pains me; if you look at the number of Kenyans who live on US$ 2 or 3 a day, these are the same people who pay VAT like we do. When they drink a soda, they will pay the VAT just as I do. This is why when I was the Minister for Medical Services, I advocated for contribution to the National Hospital Insurance Fund (NHIF) in a graduated manner. Such that, I, who is earning more money than my driver, should not pay Kshs320 to the ...
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