Sifuna Edwin Watenya

All parliamentary appearances

Entries 1081 to 1090 of 1870.

• 17 Oct 2023 in Senate: Madam Temporary Speaker, first, let me say that a few hours ago, I was part of a delegation of the leadership of Azimio Coalition led by the Right Hon. Raila Amollo Odinga, His Excellency Kalonzo Musyoka and the Governor of Machakos County who tried to visit the victims of demolitions in Athi River. To our surprise, we were met with a cordon of police complete with water cannons and anti-riot gear. It was quite surprising for us because as far as I understand, this is something that is of great interest to all Kenyans. At the very minimum, we, as ... view
• 17 Oct 2023 in Senate: plaintiff had been unable to effect personal service on some of the respondents in the case. Therefore, it is not true that a definitive determination has been made on the ownership of the land in Machakos County. We are not here to argue the legality or the title of who owns what. Whether it is a question that it is public land, owned by Portland or by these individuals, is another case altogether. What we want to address in this Motion is the inhumane suffering that has been precipitated by this action. At the end of the day, our Constitution ... view
• 17 Oct 2023 in Senate: Madam Temporary Speaker, for us, we ask for a human face to enforcement of court orders. Let there be a human face when kicking out people from land and destroying their homes. As far as we are concerned, this is a matter that the President himself must speak to. He needs to answer the question on whether he still holds to his promise to Kenyans to make sure that, in fact, such demolitions – especially forceful evictions – are a thing of the past. I beg to second. view
• 17 Oct 2023 in Senate: Madam Temporary Speaker, under Standing Order No. 101, on the responsibility for the statements that are being made on the Floor of the House, I think The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Director, Hansard Services,Senate. view
• 17 Oct 2023 in Senate: Sen. (Dr.) Khalwale had set the tone by saying that the presentations that were being made on the Floor of this House were immature. Is it in order for the Senator of Kiambu to make allegations against leaders of a party that he has refused to disclose without making any substantiations of those allegations? This is a serious matter. Any person who has information that can help people of Mavoko get justice should be speaking with the authority of facts. It is a matter of fact also that there was hardly any period between the time the court case was ... view
• 12 Oct 2023 in Senate: Thank you, Mr. Chairman, Sir. I beg to move: THAT Clause 27 of the Bill be amended by inserting the following new subclause immediately after subclause (2) - (2A) The rate prescribed under subclause (2)(a) shall - (a) be on a graduated scale; and (b) not exceed two thousand shillings per month Mr. Temporary Chairperson, Sir, the reason for this amendment is very simple. We understand that Kenyans have different earning capacities. So, it is only fair that contributions to the Fund be graduated. In recognition of the overburdening of Kenyans with taxation, we feel it is important for us ... view
• 12 Oct 2023 in Senate: It is only about three per cent of Kenyans who earn more than Kshs50,000 a month. Given the rating of taxes that have been introduced especially this financial year, it is my feeling that Kenyans cannot take any more taxation. I feel that a cap is necessary, so that the Cabinet Secretary responsible knows that they cannot exceed a maximum of Kshs2000. view
• 12 Oct 2023 in Senate: Thank you, Mr. Temporary Chairman, Sir. I pray to be heard in silence. view
• 12 Oct 2023 in Senate: Mr. Temporary Chairman, Sir, I propose: THAT the First Schedule to the Bill be amended in paragraph 6 by – (a) deleting subparagraph (3) and substituting thereof the following new subparagraph - (3) Despite subparagraphs (1) and (2) - (a) a person who immediately before the commencement of this Act was an employee of the Fund under the National Health Insurance Fund Act (now repealed) shall be an employee of the Authority as if appointed under this Act; and (b) all benefits accruing to an employee under the National Health Insurance Fund Act (now repealed) shall continue to accrue to ... view
• 12 Oct 2023 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 Director, Hansard Services,Senate. view