17 Feb 2022 in Senate:
Madam Temporary Speaker, I would like to congratulate Sen. (Dr.) Musuruve for reminding us about the World Radio Day and Sen. Kasanga for speaking for all of us all the time.
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17 Feb 2022 in Senate:
It is fortunate that the World Radio Day was pronounced in 2012 when I was the Cabinet Secretary for Information, Communication and Technology. In 2011, the UNESCO set aside 13th February as the World Radio Day. Much as the Statement comes four days later, it is important for us to remember that radio has come a long way.
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17 Feb 2022 in Senate:
During our time, we did not have access to radio. Radios were found in very few homes. Those were probably well-to-do homes. Today, radios are everywhere, including in the devices we hold in our hands. Since then, we have had shortwave (SW) radio frequencies to what we now call Frequency Modulation (FM) radio stations, which are very popular and have allowed every community to have a radio station. Sen. Kasanga was right that every community now has a vernacular radio station. I would like to use this opportunity to join the international community in recognizing radio. This year’s theme is ...
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17 Feb 2022 in Senate:
Madam Temporary Speaker, let me take this opportunity to thank and wish all people a happy World Radio Day. I think it should be a season because the day passed.
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17 Feb 2022 in Senate:
Madam Temporary Speaker, if the Chair allows Sen. Cherargei to be selective on how he apologizes, he is apologising on something different. He should have actually withdrawn the statement about Prof. Magoha. Madam Temporary Speaker, did you also hear how the Senator for Nandi County spoke about the distinguished Deputy Senate Majority Whip; that she is trying to impress somebody with what she said? That is unfair. Sen. Cherargei, in his final year, should be getting more serious than he is. I count on you, Madam Temporary Speaker, to make sure he is held accountable to some of his wits ...
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17 Feb 2022 in Senate:
Madam Temporary Speaker, just to get back to the point of Sen. (Dr.) Mwaura. If it may help, that you have a special exemption---
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17 Feb 2022 in Senate:
Madam Temporary Speaker, now that we understand his situation, it is like he was somewhere campaigning in the sun. He stopped by the roadside to make his comments and we heard vehicles and ambulances.
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17 Feb 2022 in Senate:
Given your capacity and power, some of these things can be exempted; I understand. I am not raising the issue out of order, but because there is a dress code. However, since you have the powers to rule, you can do that.
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17 Feb 2022 in Senate:
Madam Temporary Speaker, I thank you for giving me this opportunity. I congratulate Sen. Kasanga for being consistent on the mental health issues. Congratulations!
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