Sifuna Edwin Watenya

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• 9 Oct 2024 in Senate: That is a question the ladies asked me to put it to the Cabinet Secretary. I would be remiss if I did not put it to you. Maybe there is thinking within the Government as to the capacity of women to be deployed in serious postings such as Washington D.C. Secondly, the problem with the delays in the processing of IDs, as the Cabinet Secretary himself has alluded to, it is a manual process. People have to travel from all across the USA, a country that is far vaster than the European Union (EU). If the Cabinet Secretary would compare ... view
• 9 Oct 2024 in Senate: Mr. Speaker, Sir, as you have indicated in your communication, this is an extremely unique matter that has elicited immense public attention. Therefore, given the mood of the House and especially on the Minority Side, I respectfully decline to second that Motion. view
• 8 Oct 2024 in Senate: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I wish to give notice of the following Motion- THAT, WHEREAS, pursuant to Article 181 of the Constitution and Section 33 of the County Governments Act, on Wednesday, 2nd October, 2024, the County Assembly of Kericho approved a Motion for the removal from office, by impeachment, of the Honourable (Dr.) Erick Kipkoech Mutai, Governor of Kericho County; FURTHER WHEREAS, by letter Ref. No. KCA/SP/3 Vol. I/4/ (34), dated Wednesday, 2nd October, 2024, and received in the Office of the Speaker on the same day, the Speaker of the County Assembly of Kericho informed the Speaker of the ... view
• 8 Oct 2024 in Senate: Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I beg to move- THAT, WHEREAS, pursuant to Article 181 of the Constitution and Section 33 of the County Governments Act, on Wednesday, 2nd October, 2024, the County Assembly of Kericho approved a Motion for the removal from office, by impeachment, of the Hon. (Dr.) Erick Kipkoech Mutai, Governor of Kericho County. FURTHER WHEREAS view
• 8 Oct 2024 in Senate: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I was saying that I can hear murmurings, but this is something that we have done multiple times in this House. As far as I know, the Standing Orders do not allow us, as a leadership, or indeed as Senate Business Committee, to make that decision for Members of this House. In the absence of a Motion for that decision to be taken, it is impossible for us to move the House for us to hear the Members' views. I know why Sen. Cherarkey is raising his hand. I am sure you will have the opportunity to ... view
• 8 Oct 2024 in Senate: Mr. Speaker, Sir, therefore, to keep the matter brief. We propose a Motion for you to make the decision out of respect for our own Standing Orders and respect for the Members of this House. All of us will abide by that decision. With those many remarks, I can see my seconder has come into the House. I request the Hon. Sen. Veronica Maina to second the Motion. Thank you. 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 Oct 2024 in Senate: Madam Temporary Chairperson, if the record reflects that I had already canvassed on it then, it is okay. view
• 8 Oct 2024 in Senate: Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, I second. view
• 3 Oct 2024 in Senate: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I second. view
• 2 Oct 2024 in Senate: Good morning, Mr. Speaker, Sir. Perhaps just some guidance on how we should treat witnesses before they take the stand. Is that not necessary this morning? view