6 Oct 2016 in Senate:
Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I join my colleagues in welcoming the students from, the University of Eldoret and some of them from Moi University. I tell them that the sky is the limit, education is the greatest equalizer. They should focus on merit. I want to advise them that whereas the Constitution talks about regional, ethnic, minority and marginalized, a student in the University of Eldoret from a minority community will not be awarded a first class honours degree if he scored points that earn him a second class honours. Therefore, they should ignore this discussion on regional ethnicity and ...
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6 Oct 2016 in Senate:
On a point of order, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. While the points being raised by Sen. (Prof.) Lesan are valid, is he in order to lambast students? He is a Member of the Committee and knows where to channel those kinds of concerns. Is he in order to lambast students who are just on a visiting mission in the Senate on how universities should be run or renamed and whether a university believes in one thing or the other? Is he in order to do so, yet together with Sen. Murkomen, they claim to have taught in universities?
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6 Oct 2016 in Senate:
On a point of order, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, would I be in order to request Sen. Melly to remind the students that he had visited the university sometimes back and that visit was of great importance?
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6 Oct 2016 in Senate:
On a point of order, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. I sought a Statement from the Committee on National Security and ForeignRelations almost four months ago relating to an incident where a number of school going children had disappeared and some were found murdered. You remember that the Chairman had not responded by the time when we went for recess. I have not received any communication from the Chairman regarding the status of that request.
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6 Oct 2016 in Senate:
The National Security and Foreign Relations Committee.
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6 Oct 2016 in Senate:
Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, you will remember that this was a matter that generated serious debate in this House. We had exhausted the avenue of inviting the CS and waiting for him. We even suggested to the Committee to summon the CS in accordance with Article 125 of the Constitution. I think the Committee Vice-Chairperson is being a little insensitive when she says we went on a long recess and that they have not summoned the CS, neither have they received any communication from him. I am sure hon. Members will remember that we all contributed to the extent that ...
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6 Oct 2016 in Senate:
Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, if you heard what the Vice-Chairperson was whispering to me, you would know she is dismissing my statement. Could you give her the opportunity to share with this House what she is whispering to me?
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6 Oct 2016 in Senate:
On a point of order, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. Is Sen. Murkomen in order to continue anticipating your ruling in each of your directions on each of these Motions? Every time a Motion is read, he is already saying that the Mover is not there and shortly afterwards, you say the same thing.
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6 Oct 2016 in Senate:
Hon. Senators, we do not have more interests to contribute to this debate. I therefore call upon the Mover to reply.
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6 Oct 2016 in Senate:
Hon. Senators, initially, the Chair dropped or deferred Order No. 19 but after consultations, we are proceeding to Order No. 19. Proceed, Sen. (Dr.) Philomena Agnes Zani.
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