Crystal Asige

Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I take this opportunity to wish you and our hon. Members a very Happy New Year. I rise to make one point on this topic. The President has made his address to parliamentarians twice so far. Parliament grounds are always alight with activities, buzzing with...

Thank you very much, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I rise pursuant to Standing Order No.37, that the Senate do adjourn to discuss an urgent matter of national importance, namely the increased killings of women and girls recently witnessed in the country. I thank you. (Applause)

Thank you, Mr. Temporary Speaker. I rise pursuant to Standing Order No.37 asking that the Senate do now adjourn to discuss a definite matter of national importance; namely, the increased femicide cases recently witnessed in the country. I wish to begin by repeating a Statement I had made in January...

It seems that we just come here to discuss, debate and talk. However, what we do here is important in shaping the mindset of those who think that it is okay to encourage our young boys and men out there to continue killing women and girls of Kenya.While the debate...

Thank you for that, Madam Temporary Speaker though there is a burning issue that I have on the report by JLAC and wish to table it as this is the last session for the year. I have already ruled, Sen. Crystal Asige. Sen. Githuku, please proceed. Thank you for that,...

Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir, for the opportunity to greet the delegation and welcome them to the Senate this afternoon. This, of course, is the “Upper House” of Parliament. We are 47 elected and 20 nominated Senators that sit here every week. I hope their stay and visit is successful....

Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I seek clarification as I begin on a point of order that was raised by Sen. Kinyua on the Statement of the erroneous marks being given by Kenya Certificate of Primary Certificate (KCPE) through the portals. I wish that the Chair would also help me because...

Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, for your guidance. However, there was a second Statement under Standing Order No. 53 (1) with regards to the KCPE results and their erroneous nature.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I rise pursuant--- (Loud consultations) Order, hon. Senators. May Sen. Crystal Asige be heard in silence? Sen. (Dr.) Khalwale, kindly. Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I rise, pursuant to Standing Order No.53 (1) to seek a Statement from the Standing Committee on Education regarding the...

Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I will be reading this Statement on behalf of Sen. Sifuna. I rise, pursuant to Standing Order No.53 (1) , to seek a Statement from the Standing Committee on Finance and Budget on restrictions imposed on taxpayers by the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) . In...

great havoc in society as a whole. This unfortunate case has shown us that entire villages have been wiped out, individuals have been isolated to the point of death and societies have been devastated by the shocking turn of events.The potent power of religion can be seen throughout history when...

The Mover, Sen. (Dr.) Khalwale. THAT, Clause 43 of the Bill be amended in subclause (1) by deleting the word “three” appearing immediately after the words “for a term of” and substituting therefor the word “five”.(Question of the amendment proposed) The Temporary Chairperson (

Mr. Temporary Chairperson, I beg to move- THAT, Clause 45 of the Bill be amended in subclause (4) by deleting the word “three” appearing immediately after the words “for a term of” and substituting therefor the word “five”. (Question of the amendment proposed) The Temporary Chairperson (

The Mover.

Mr. Temporary Chairperson, I beg to move- THAT, Clause 55 be amended by inserting the following new subclause immediately after subclause (2) -

Mr. Temporary Chairman, Sir, pursuant to Standing Order No.153, I beg to move that the Committee of the Whole do report progress on its consideration of The Start-Up Bill (Senate Bills No.14 of 2022) and seeks leave to sit again tomorrow. (Question proposed) (Question put and agreed to) The Temporary...

Mr. Temporary Chairman, Sir, pursuant to Standing Order No.153, I beg to move that the Committee of the Whole do report progress on its consideration of The Persons with Disability Bill (Senate Bills No.7 of 2023) and seeks leave to sit again tomorrow. (Question proposed) (Question put and agreed to)...

Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. I beg to Move that the House do agree with the Committee on the said report. I call upon Sen. Sifuna to second.

Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. I beg to Move that the House do agree with the Committee on the said report. I call upon Sen. Sifuna to second.

Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. I second. (Question proposed) (Question put and agreed to)

Thank you, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir. I rise pursuant to Standing Order No.52 (1) to make a Statement of topical concern; commemorating the World Day of Remembrance for road traffic victims observed on the third Sunday of November annually. This poignant occasion marks a solemn acknowledgement of the toll that...

Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I had a Statement under Standing Order No.53 (1) . It has been given to me here. I wonder if you are also aware of it.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I rise pursuant to Standing Order No.53 (1) , to seek a Statement from the Standing Committee on Devolution and Intergovernmental Relations on the harassment and removal of street vendors with disabilities from the Central Business District (CBD) , by the Nairobi City County Government....

On a point of clarification, Mr. Speaker, Sir. What is your point of clarification, Sen. Crystal Asige? Mr. Speaker, Sir, you referenced Standing Order No.55 in terms of the type of evidence that is admissible. You mentioned media extract and the like and you also mentioned speeches, I believe. If...

On a point of order, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, Sen. Crystal Asige, what is your point of order? Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, I am quite disappointed with the line of debate that is being taken right now. It has nothing to do with the Address. We are supposed to be...

The entire night. (Laughter) Senate Majority Leader, proceed.

Thank you, Madam Temporary Speaker. I wish to also send my condolences to the friends, family and loved ones of the late Hon. Godliver Omondi, disabled MCA and we have a lot in common. As the only female with a disability in this House, I followed her example. In fact,...

Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I rise pursuant to Standing Order No. 53 (1) to seek a Statement from the Standing Committee on Education regarding the prevalence of corporal punishment in our education institutions. In the Statement, the Committee should-

He complained that this Address was extremely wanting because it made no mention of the creative economy and how the Government has done nothing until today to support creatives in the way they should be supported.I also know a Moses, who decided that his only recourse was to leave Kenya...