7 Mar 2024 in Senate:
Mr. Speaker, Sir, nothing surprises me anymore these days. I have listened quietly in shock as a classmate of mine at the University of Nairobi misleads the House on the provision of the Fourth Schedule of the Constitution of this country that very clearly distinguishes between housing policy that is a national Government initiative and housing itself, which is a devolved function. There will be passionate presentations from our colleagues from the Majority side. However, I have lived long enough to see in the space of less than six months, people arguing as passionately as I can see my colleagues ...
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7 Mar 2024 in Senate:
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7 Mar 2024 in Senate:
That is not to mention people in the civil service, teachers, police officers; people who are earning very little money, so to speak, and the economy is in the doldrums. So, when we come here and because we know we have the numbers, we are going to lord or ramp the Bill through, it is all fun and games for now. As a politician, I pray that one of these fine days, we will be in the position that you are now. However, at least for us, we know that we will use the power that we get for good ...
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7 Mar 2024 in Senate:
On a point of order, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir.
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7 Mar 2024 in Senate:
Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, is it in order for the Senator for Laikipia to mislead this House as to the contents of Article 43 of the Constitution? I have a copy of the Constitution that I swore to defend here. It starts by isolating the key rights of the people; highest attainable standards of health, freedom from hunger. Have you finished freedom hunger before you tell us about housing? Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, clean and safe water inadequate quantities. Therefore, for you to elevate housing over food for the people of this country, safe housing, health and hospitals, then you ...
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7 Mar 2024 in Senate:
Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, I rise pursuant to Standing Order No.105 on responsibility for statement of fact. There is a lie being repeated on this Floor that the Kenya Kwanza Alliance and the Azimio la Umoja-One Kenya Coalition manifestos had the same proposals on housing.
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