30 Jul 2014 in National Assembly:
Thank you, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir. Like my colleagues, I rise to support this Bill and noting that this is not the best that we could have done to our counties. It is important to note and appreciate that unlike last year, here we followed the process as provided for by the Constitution. This House passed a resolution on the Division of Revenue Bill, we increased the amount of resources that we thought needed to go to the counties. However, the National Assembly rejected our amendments and we subjected the process to mediation. I know that one of the persuasive ...
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30 Jul 2014 in National Assembly:
Yes, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir.
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30 Jul 2014 in National Assembly:
Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, if county governments could spend those amounts of resources to light up homes and villages in our counties, that would be prudent use of resources, rather than just lighting the streets in a remote area where people do not need even to work throughout the night. Therefore, counties have to prioritize their development and expenditure. Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, counties are in the process of acquiring ambulance services. We have seen many counties engaging the services of some private company associated with the Red Cross, which is leasing ambulance services at a cost of Kshs600,000 per ...
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30 Jul 2014 in National Assembly:
On a point of information, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir.
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30 Jul 2014 in National Assembly:
Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, we have just received news that the County Governments (Amendment) Bill that Sen. Musila has mentioned has been signed into law.
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24 Jul 2014 in Senate:
Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I want to seek a further clarification with regard to personal staff. The Chairperson responded that the governor was given the latitude and that the positions were created, in consultation with the TA and the PSC. Were the qualifications for the various positions indicated and were they followed? If you are calling someone an economic advisor, there ought to be a qualification for that economic advisor. If you are calling someone a legal advisor or political advisor, what were the qualifications and were they met in all the appointments?
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22 Jul 2014 in Senate:
Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I undertake to respond to the questions, maybe, the first week when we resume from recess.
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22 Jul 2014 in Senate:
Yes, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir.
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22 Jul 2014 in Senate:
Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, we have handled several questions with the Attorney-General’s office. But speaking from experience, I know that since we have one week before going on recess, I can give progress on the same on 31st July, 2014. However, I will give a comprehensive answer on the first week after we come from recess.
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22 Jul 2014 in Senate:
The first Tuesday after recess.
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