Sifuna Edwin Watenya

All parliamentary appearances

Entries 1531 to 1540 of 1823.

• 21 Feb 2023 in Senate: I join my colleagues who are insisting that we should be discussing serious issues. Every day I open my newspaper my heart breaks. The other day, we were told that we have 4,000 unemployed doctors in this country. Again, we were told that the same doctors that the Government has been unable to find work for are being imprisoned here by the Ministry of Health (MoH); saying that they cannot seek opportunities outside the country. view
• 21 Feb 2023 in Senate: What sort of relationship are we in with our nation? The country refuses to provide an opportunity for you and then denies you an opportunity to look for jobs elsewhere. Those are the matters I was elected to discuss here. view
• 21 Feb 2023 in Senate: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, as I conclude, we in the Minority Side have no problem prosecuting this matter before the Political Parties Disputes Tribunal (PPDT). It is something over which we have experts. Sen. Osotsi wrote the book on how to deal with political parties at PPDT. view
• 21 Feb 2023 in Senate: We are well equipped on our side. We have no issues whatsoever. In fact, it is like trying to drown a fish. You have now put us in water. The PPDT is where we thrive. You view
• 21 Feb 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
• 21 Feb 2023 in Senate: cannot drown a fish in a pond. That is where we live. I am happy that the matter is before PPDT. However, before we conclude that case, do not allow this House--- In our Constitution, this House has the powers of a High Court. In terms of the Judiciary, you are at the same level as a High Court. How can a Magistrate’s Court issue an order directing the High Court on what to do? These are the questions to ponder. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, for that reason, let us not destroy this House. Give this House the dignity it ... view
• 21 Feb 2023 in Senate: On a point of order, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. view
• 21 Feb 2023 in Senate: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, we appreciate that the Chair has been very patient and allowed debate. The question we are asking is; what was the point of all those submissions? We only wanted your guidance on the question about the matters not covered by this court case. When will that communication be made? view
• 21 Feb 2023 in Senate: Please, Senator, allow me to address the Deputy Speaker. view
• 21 Feb 2023 in Senate: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, we just want guidance on when the communication that is not covered by the court order will be made. That is all. We will go to the courts for the rest of the matters before the court. We have no problem. view