Stephen Kipyego Sang

All parliamentary appearances

Entries 151 to 160 of 2013.

• 5 Jan 2017 in Senate: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I am sure Sen. Mukiite will have her opportunity to share her understanding of the word “complementary.” However, I am giving the definition that anticipates that there is a primary. The primary mechanism of identification, in this case, as captured under Section 44 is electronic. Therefore, we are not only talking about a complimentary mechanism. The drafters of this amendment would have chosen to draft that amendment by being too prescriptive and tell us that the complimentary mechanism would be manual or electronic backup. I see the wisdom in leaving it open so that the IEBC who ... view
• 5 Jan 2017 in Senate: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I did not mention anybody. Of course, every one of us knows that Sen. Elizabeth Masha Ongoro is a close friend to a particular politician, and therefore, most likely when I mentioned this; she is able to identify herself. view
• 5 Jan 2017 in Senate: Mr. Speaker, Sir, assuming that what Sen. Elizabeth is saying, that the electronic voting was the idea of the Jubilee and theirs was manual, what is the problem in providing for a manual system they believed in, in the first place? They should not have a problem with this particular one. They should be excited that we are buying into the manual system they believed in, in the first place. view
• 5 Jan 2017 in Senate: Mr. Speaker, Sir, looking at the time and the communication that you gave and the Gazette Notice for this sitting, I beg to move; THAT, pursuant to Standing Order No.100 (1) and (2) and notwithstanding the provision of Standing Order No. 100 (4), the Senate resolves that the speaking time during the debate on the Second Reading of the Election Laws (Amendment) (No. 3) Bill be limited as follows:- The Senate Minority, not more than 20 minutes; the mover in replying, not more than 5 minutes, any other Senator Speaking be given not more than five minutes and the Speaker ... view
• 5 Jan 2017 in Senate: Mr. Speaker, Sir, elections are emotive and this is clearly why it is important for us to provide for complementary mechanisms. If somebody was told to wait for two hours because he or she is unable to vote, you can imagine how volatile they can be, if somebody can be volatile to this extent when we are only discussing about a law. Every Kenyan must be provided with an opportunity to vote within good time, so that the stability of this country can be secured. Finally, I want to remind my colleagues on both sides that the Senate has won ... view
• 5 Jan 2017 in Senate: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I want to agree with what Sen. Orengo has said, that there is a provision within the proposed law that tries to give the National Assembly some role in delimitation of boundaries. That proposed law is unconstitutional on the basis of Article 89. If you look at--- view
• 5 Jan 2017 in Senate: Just one Article Mr. Speaker, Sir--- The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposes only. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor, Senate view
• 5 Jan 2017 in Senate: Mr. Speaker, Sir, if you look at Article 2(4), which I am sure Sen. Orengo is well versed with and he has quoted it severally in this House, on the supremacy of the Constitution, it clearly says that any law, including the proposed Elections (Amendment) Bill that we are discussing, including customary law, that is inconsistent with this Constitution is void to the extent of the inconsistency, and any act or omission in contravention of this Constitution is invalid. This is to the extent that we do not need to flog a dead horse. That provision is a dead horse ... view
• 5 Jan 2017 in Senate: On a point of order, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I have always held Sen. Wetangula in high regard but he insistently makes statements. I appreciate his prowess in the use of the English language, but every other time, he tries to belittle colleagues who may be younger than him. I am tempted to agree with Sen. (Dr.) Machage’s statements at one time when he was sitting where you are. He said that it would be tragic if this country was to have Sen. Moses Wetangula as a President and he saw nothing presidential at all in Sen. Wetangula. Every other time ... view
• 5 Jan 2017 in Senate: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I stand guided. I am happy that through the Motion, the leadership of this House has been able to agree on this matter. It is important that the intention of my Motion from the word go was to ensure that a majority of the Senators who have interest to contribute to this matter are able to do so. In the confines of the communication that you had given, it was going to be impossible for more than three or so Members of this House to contribute. With that agreement between the leadership of this House, I am ... view