7 Dec 2017 in Senate:
Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. I beg to move an amendment that:- The Motion be amended by deleting the phrase “and further resolves that the election be held on Wednesday, 13th December, 2017,” and inserting thereof the phrase, “subject to amendment of Paragraph 6 at Page 29, thereof, by deleting the phrase, “13th December, 2017,” appearing on page 29 and inserting thereof the phrase “14th December 2017.” Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, it is necessary that we have this amendment because after deliberation by the leadership of the House, it was agreed that this happens on 14th December as opposed ...
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7 Dec 2017 in Senate:
Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. The reason that we are requesting to amend the date for the elections from Wednesday, the 13th to Thursday the The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposes
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7 Dec 2017 in Senate:
Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. I also rise to support this Motion. First, I really commend the Joint Parliamentary Select Committee that worked very hard under very short timelines and gave us a good report. Having gone through it, I see from the membership that at least we have quite a bit of what we would expect from the representation so that it is quite representative of our country Kenya, be it geographic, gender and age. On the face of it, everything appears very well done. However, I also join my colleagues in wishing that in getting this report, ...
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7 Dec 2017 in Senate:
Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I beg to move the following Motion: THAT, this House adopts the National Irrigation Policy laid on the Table of the House on Tuesday, 10th October, 2017. Food production and sustainability is critical for human survival. Kenya’s population at this point in time is about 45 million people. These people require not only healthy food, but accessible, affordable and quality food. Like a family, for a The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposes
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7 Dec 2017 in Senate:
Yes, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir.
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7 Dec 2017 in Senate:
Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. I beg to reply. I thank all the Senators for the very important contributions they have raised. Sen. (Prof.) Ongeri, I believe that was a wealth of experience that you have brought to the discussion of this Motion. It is important to note that, as we move forward and put together the Irrigation Policy and other policies and frameworks to help improve agricultural production in our country, I think you are one person who will be very helpful in bringing in your wealth of experience. From your discussion, you gave some statistics on the ...
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7 Dec 2017 in Senate:
Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I beg to move.
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7 Dec 2017 in Senate:
On a point of order, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. I wish to request that pursuant to Standing Order 55(3) the putting of the question be deferred to a later date.
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7 Dec 2017 in Senate:
Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I wish to request that we defer that Order as well.
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7 Dec 2017 in Senate:
Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I am not ready.
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