16 Feb 2021 in Senate:
Mr. Speaker, Sir, I beg to give a Notice of the following the Motion- THAT pursuant to Standing Order 29 (1), this House approves the Senate Calendar (Regular Sessions) for the Fifth Session (February to December, 2021), laid on the Table of the House on Tuesday, 16th February, 2021. I thank you. Mr. Speaker, Sir, can I proceed?
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16 Feb 2021 in Senate:
Mr. Speaker, Sir, I beg to give a Notice of the following the Motion- The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor, Senate.
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16 Feb 2021 in Senate:
THAT the Senate expresses its deep sadness at the death on 15th February, 2021, of Honourable Mohamed Yusuf Haji, the Senator for Garissa County and Chairperson of the Standing Committee on National Security, Defence and Foreign Relations; records its appreciation for his contribution to public service spanning over six decades; recognizes the high esteem in which he was held by colleagues from all parties and the principled, dedicated and considered manner he undertook his duties; and offers its profound sympathy and condolences to his family, friends and the nation. I thank you.
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16 Feb 2021 in Senate:
Mr. Speaker, Sir, I beg to move the following Motion: THAT, pursuant to Standing Order 29(1), this House approves the Senate Calendar (Regular Sessions) for the Fifth Session (February to December 2021), laid on the Table of the House on Tuesday, 16th February, 2021. For the convenience of the House, the Calendar is attached to today’s Order Paper. This is important for Members to note. I propose that, beginning from when we started on 9th February, 2021 and for the rest of the Session, the Senate will meet on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. The Calendar is divided into Part I, ...
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16 Feb 2021 in Senate:
It is not me. The controls of the microphone, please increase the volume. I am as close as I can get to the microphone. The Calendar is attached to the Order Paper. It is set out clearly from the day we reported on 9th February, 2021.
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16 Feb 2021 in Senate:
The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor, Senate.
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16 Feb 2021 in Senate:
Please protect me from the people on my side.
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16 Feb 2021 in Senate:
Mr. Speaker, Sir, is that clearer? Thank you. If you stop talking, you will hear. It is notified for our own good that the Calendar is clear and attached to the Order Paper. I can still hear people talking on my side. I beg to be protected from Sen. Murkomen and his team. Please, give us time because it is a brief presentation. The Calendar is straightforward and divided into parts and subsections. It is clear that we will be meeting on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays in the afternoons.
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16 Feb 2021 in Senate:
Special Sittings shall be notified through Kenya Gazette notices as per Standing Order No.30 of the Senate Standing Orders. The annual suspension of Committee Sittings at the end is given so that Committees can see how to arrange their work since by 13th December, 2021 Committee Sittings will be suspended. This is a straightforward Motion. If there are any amendments, they will be brought to the attention of Members and they will have to approve them.
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16 Feb 2021 in Senate:
I beg to move for the approval of the Senate Calendar for this Session and ask the Senate Minority Leader to second.
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