Sifuna Edwin Watenya

All parliamentary appearances

Entries 1581 to 1590 of 1870.

• 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
• 21 Feb 2023 in Senate: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, should I proceed? I am asking, when will the pronouncement or the communication be made over the position that is not covered by the court case? The court order is before you and the case is specific to the question of the seat of the Minority Whip. It does not cover the seat of the Deputy Minority Whip. When can we have that communication? view
• 16 Feb 2023 in Senate: Mr. Speaker, Sir, first of all, none of us here on the Minority side--- Let me go to the Dispatch Box. view
• 16 Feb 2023 in Senate: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, none of us from the Minority side mean to disrespect the Chair or anyone occupying that seat at any particular time. We are getting frustrated because this is not why we were elected to come to the Senate. We have serious business to transact. We do not understand how a simple matter such as Communication from the Chair requires all this drama. Our point of departure with the Chair is under Article 107(b) in the Constitution: - “In the absence of the Speaker, the Deputy Speaker presides.” That is exactly why we have Members of the ... view