Sifuna Edwin Watenya

All parliamentary appearances

Entries 1211 to 1220 of 1870.

• 27 Jul 2023 in Senate: Mr. Speaker, Sir, we get a bit concerned with the references of ‘Opposition’ and ‘Government.’ As a leader of this House, you are aware that I drive in a Government of Kenya (GK) vehicle. view
• 27 Jul 2023 in Senate: It is true. It is my entitlement as a leader in the Senate. I propose that we maintain the ‘Minority’ and ‘Majority’ references because we are in a Presidential System where there is no Government or Opposition in this House. view
• 27 Jul 2023 in Senate: Mr. Speaker, Sir, from my perspective of the doctrine of separation of powers, we have a Constitution that created three Arms of Government. In my understanding of this particular doctrine, there is no Arm of Government that is superior to the other. In fact, all of us in this House are Members of the 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
• 27 Jul 2023 in Senate: Government of Kenya because of the fact that we are Members of an Arm of Government. You must always make the distinction in your head between the Government and the political parties in power. There is a big difference between the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) as a political party and the minority leadership or the minority in Parliament. I have always asked myself: how did it start that people elected to an Arm of Government such as Parliament required to be provided with the state security? In fact, if you pursue that line of reasoning and tie it with what ... view
• 27 Jul 2023 in Senate: Mr. Speaker, Sir, this is my view. view
• 27 Jul 2023 in Senate: Mr. Speaker, Sir, the heckling that I experience from the Majority side is what boils my blood sometimes, then I find myself in hot soup from where you sit. view
• 27 Jul 2023 in Senate: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I will do my best. I have a group of Catholic bishops who are praying for me to ignore people who try to provoke me on this side. The point I was making is that just the way Parliament has its own assets and budget, when it comes to the security of Members, the same should apply. I thank you. view
• 29 Jun 2023 in Senate: Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I rise pursuant to Standing Order No.53 (1) to request for a Statement from the Standing Committee on Labour and Social view
• 29 Jun 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 Hansard Editor, Senate. view
• 29 Jun 2023 in Senate: Welfare regarding the neglect of the families of the five freedom fighters who were imprisoned in Kapenguria together with the founding father, the late Mzee Jomo Kenyatta, during the fight for the country’s Independence. In the Statement, the Committee should- (1) State the factors that contributed to the prolonged non-disbursement of pensions and benefits to the families of the five freedom fighters, stating measures that can be taken to rectify this situation. (2) Outline the steps being taken by the Government to ensure that the distinguished contributions of the five freedom fighters are appropriately acknowledged and honoured in line with ... view