9 Jun 2017 in Senate:
Mr. Speaker, Sir, allow me also to thank the following Members from the National Assembly:- Hon. (Dr.) Rachael Nyamai, MP – Chairperson Hon. (Dr.) Purkose, MP – Vice Chairperson of the Health Committee of that House Hon. (Dr.) Naomi Shabaan, MP Hon. (Dr.) Enock Kibunguchy, MP Hon. (Dr.) James Nyikal, MP Mr. Speaker, Sir, although most of this information is in the report, allow me to comment on a few of the mediated clauses. I particularly, will zero in on the fact that a lot of attention is put on the clauses that were mediated; Clause 5 which was describing ...
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25 May 2017 in Senate:
Mr. Speaker, Sir, my concern is with the petition about annexing of Nyangweta Forest. I am of a little bit different view from Senators from that area, especially with the reason that Nyangweta also borders Migori County and the environmental impact that has been studied may not have included Migori County. As a person from a region that produces sugarcane, I would advise the Senators from the area to think twice before jumping into the sugarcane industry, taking cognizance of the size of land available for that kind of introduction in Kisii where land is a major issue.
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25 May 2017 in Senate:
Mr. Speaker, Sir, my concern is with the petition about annexing of Nyangweta Forest. I am of a little bit different view from Senators from that area, especially with the reason that Nyangweta also borders Migori County and the environmental impact that has been studied may not have included Migori County. As a person from a region that produces sugarcane, I would advise the Senators from the area to think twice before jumping into the sugarcane industry, taking cognizance of the size of land available for that kind of introduction in Kisii where land is a major issue.
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25 May 2017 in Senate:
Mr. Speaker, Sir, I beg to lay the following Report on the Table of the Senate today, Thursday 25th May, 2017. Report of the Mediation Committee on the Health Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 14 of 2015).
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25 May 2017 in Senate:
Mr. Speaker, Sir, I beg to lay the following Report on the Table of the Senate today, Thursday 25th May, 2017. Report of the Mediation Committee on the Health Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 14 of 2015).
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25 May 2017 in Senate:
Mr. Speaker, Sir, I beg to give notice of the following Motion:- THAT, the Senate adopts the Report of the Mediation Committee on the Health Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 14 of 2015) laid on the Table of the Senate on Thursday, 25th May, 2017 and pursuant to Article 113 of the Constitution and Standing Order 155 (3) of the Senate Standing Orders, approves the mediated version of the Bill.
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25 May 2017 in Senate:
Mr. Speaker, Sir, I beg to give notice of the following Motion:- THAT, the Senate adopts the Report of the Mediation Committee on the Health Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 14 of 2015) laid on the Table of the Senate on Thursday, 25th May, 2017 and pursuant to Article 113 of the Constitution and Standing Order 155 (3) of the Senate Standing Orders, approves the mediated version of the Bill.
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25 May 2017 in Senate:
On a point of order, Mr. Speaker, Sir. According to our Standing Orders, there are certain regulations that are given in amending a Motion. A Motion can only be amended on the Floor of the House by the person who has provided the Motion but if a Motion is to be amended by any other party, then at least one hour’s notice should have been given to the Chair for that consideration. Is Sen. Kajwang in order to move an amendment to this Motion in the manner he did?
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25 May 2017 in Senate:
On a point of order, Mr. Speaker, Sir. According to our Standing Orders, there are certain regulations that are given in amending a Motion. A Motion can only be amended on the Floor of the House by the person who has provided the Motion but if a Motion is to be amended by any other party, then at least one hour’s notice should have been given to the Chair for that consideration. Is Sen. Kajwang in order to move an amendment to this Motion in the manner he did?
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25 May 2017 in Senate:
Mr. Speaker, Sir, the appointment of the EALA Members reminds me of an issue of operation by democratization where the minorities are always
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