Sifuna Edwin Watenya

All parliamentary appearances

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• 9 May 2024 in Senate: Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. On behalf of the House, first of all, I must apologize to both delegations. You came on a day when we were hit by a small mishap. However, it is not always like that. I take this opportunity to welcome the students from TUK. I hope that you will follow the proceedings and get to pick one or two things here. I wish you well in your school, so that in the future you can also be part of this House. I thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I do not have much to say today. view
• 9 May 2024 in Senate: Thank you, Mr. Temporary Chairman, Sir. I beg to move- THAT the Bill be amended by inserting the following new clauses immediately after clause 24— Chief Government Valuer. view
• 9 May 2024 in Senate: Mr. Temporary Chairman, Sir, I beg to move, that the Bill be amended by inserting the following New Clause- Qualification of the Chief view
• 9 May 2024 in Senate: Mr. Temporary Chairman, Sir, the anticipation was that if you look at the role of the Chief Government Valuer under New Clause 24A, he or she will be the principal advisor to the national Government and county governments on all matters relating to valuation. 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 and AudioServices, Senate. view
• 9 May 2024 in Senate: It is an office akin to the Auditor-General. However, within that office, they can employ other officers to help that officer. In my view, the holder of the principal office should be someone who has the sort of experience that would accord with the office that they hold. view
• 9 May 2024 in Senate: Mr. Temporary Chairman, Sir, I beg to move- THAT Clause 2 of the Bill be amended by deleting the definition of ‘Chief Government Valuer’ and inserting the following new definition— “Chief Government Valuer” means a valuer appointed under Section 24A view
• 8 May 2024 in Senate: Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. These days we, lawyers just listen in bemusement when Members whose professions we have no clue stand up here and deride and attack lawyers. These days we just laugh, but it would be interesting if one day you stood up and told us about your profession. Not just attacking lawyers and we do not even know what you do. My doctor is 28 years old and the last time I went to see her for a routine medical check-up, she expressed to me very serious frustration, when she hears Members of Parliament speaking about doctors, ... view
• 8 May 2024 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 and AudioServices, Senate. view
• 8 May 2024 in Senate: When we speak to these doctors, they do not understand how these things are not getting through to people. How can they spend a whole three months explaining to you what a medical intern is, but when you stand up here, you say, “Ooh! we should be standardizing and paying them the way we pay pupils at a law firm.” It is extremely frustrating and I am sure even now she is losing her mind where she is and I am hoping that I can channel some of that energy that I am sure she is going through right now. ... view
• 8 May 2024 in Senate: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I wish you would allow these hon. Members to meet these doctors here one day. When those doctors come here you will notice that there are hon. Members who never go and meet those doctors. I am sure they will not address them the way you are directing me to address them. However, since I am a Member of this House, I will address them as you have directed me. It is extremely frustrating that these doctors have sat down, and I applaud the efforts of the Committee by Sen. Mandago because he has given it his ... view