Sifuna Edwin Watenya

All parliamentary appearances

Entries 1011 to 1020 of 1853.

• 8 Nov 2023 in Senate: Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. To the counsel for the Assembly. There have been repeated references to alleged forgeries. This is specifically with regards to a work ticket whose serial number has appeared severally. I want the Assembly to clarify whether those documents have been subjected to any verification process which the counsel is aware and whether there is a document examiner’s report to back the allegation or assertion by the Assembly that, in fact, those documents are forgeries. I thank you. view
• 8 Nov 2023 in Senate: Thank you, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir. My question is to the counsel for the County Assembly, my good classmate. I have had to look up the meaning of coercion in the Merriam-Webster Dictionary. It speaks to the use of express or implied threats of violence or reprisal or other intimidating behavior that puts a person in immediate fear of the consequences in order to compel that person to act against his or her will. Counsel, is it the case of the Assembly that coercion only means physical coercion, that somebody has to hold your hand to sign? Is that the ... view
• 8 Nov 2023 in Senate: Thank you, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir. My question is to the counsel for the County Assembly, my good classmate. I have had to look up the meaning of coercion in the Merriam-Webster Dictionary. It speaks to the use of express or implied threats of violence or reprisal or other intimidating behavior that puts a person in immediate fear of the consequences in order to compel that person to act against his or her will. Counsel, is it the case of the Assembly that coercion only means physical coercion, that somebody has to hold your hand to sign? Is that the ... view
• 8 Nov 2023 in Senate: Mr. Speaker, Sir, on my first day in this House, I took an oath to protect this Constitution. I am sure the people of Meru will appreciate because they also know about oaths; the reason why I would insist on defending this document on every occasion. Under Article 94 of Constitution, I am enjoined to be a protector of counties and the interest of their governments, and that is exactly what I am going to do, whether I know anything about any of your counties, whether I have ever been there, whether I know anyone from there or not, because ... view
• 8 Nov 2023 in Senate: Mr. Speaker, Sir, on my first day in this House, I took an oath to protect this Constitution. I am sure the people of Meru will appreciate because they also know about oaths; the reason why I would insist on defending this document on every occasion. Under Article 94 of Constitution, I am enjoined to be a protector of counties and the interest of their governments, and that is exactly what I am going to do, whether I know anything about any of your counties, whether I have ever been there, whether I know anyone from there or not, because ... view
• 8 Nov 2023 in Senate: The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposes only.A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Director, Hansard and Audio Services,Senate. view
• 8 Nov 2023 in Senate: The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposes only.A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Director, Hansard and Audio Services,Senate. view
• 8 Nov 2023 in Senate: is one telling thing that came from the submissions of counsel, my good friend, Dr. Muthomi Thiankolu that, in fact, the motivation of the MCAs does not matter. I want to try and persuade this House that motivation is everything. The reason why human beings do things is absolutely critical to the doing of those things. This is because motivation sets a goal for you and then you look for a means to get to that particular goal. We have seen the evidence that has been led here, demonstrate clearly that a decision was made that Hon. Kawira Mwangaza had ... view
• 8 Nov 2023 in Senate: is one telling thing that came from the submissions of counsel, my good friend, Dr. Muthomi Thiankolu that, in fact, the motivation of the MCAs does not matter. I want to try and persuade this House that motivation is everything. The reason why human beings do things is absolutely critical to the doing of those things. This is because motivation sets a goal for you and then you look for a means to get to that particular goal. We have seen the evidence that has been led here, demonstrate clearly that a decision was made that Hon. Kawira Mwangaza had ... view
• 7 Nov 2023 in Senate: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I direct my question to counsel for the County Assembly who unfortunately is my former classmate. I want to understand the propriety of basing an impeachment proceeding on a matter that you have confirmed yourselves is still live in court. We here in the Senate are prevented from discussing matters that are live before the courts before a decision is made. What is the propriety of you basing a claim of breach of the law and misconduct on a matter that is still live before a court of law that was coming for a decision today? view