Osotsi Godfrey Atieno

Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I wanted to comment on the one on identification.

Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker. I wish to make a Statement pursuant to Standing Order No. 56 (1) (b) on the activities of the County Public Investment and Special Funds Committee for the period commencing 1st January, 2023 to 15th April, 2023. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, during this period, the...

Mr. Speaker, Sir, I thank my neighbour, Sen. Cherargei, for this wonderful Statement. It is important for the Senate to understand the circumstances that led to the closure of China Centre and the reopening of China Square immediately thereafter. I support my colleagues that even as we push for foreign...

Mr. Speaker, Sir, we are talking about the issue of trade. We are talking about the effect of some decisions that have been made within the Ministry of Trade, Investment and Industry that are affecting Kenyans. One of the decisions on trade in this context is the deal between the...

What is your point of order Sen. Osotsi?

Mr. Speaker, Sir, I rise pursuant to Standing Order No. 100. It states: “No Senator shall refer to the substance of the proceedings of a Select Committee before the Committee has made its report to the Senate.” Mr. Speaker, Sir, I am a Member of the Committee on Information, Technology...

On a point of order.

Mr. Speaker, Sir, I rise pursuant to Standing Order No.105 on responsibility for statement of fact. Is Sen. Cherarkey in order to claim that the challenge we are having in counties is as a result of lack of disbursement of funds to counties which has been there since December up...

My sincere apologies to Sen. Osotsi. It is not my habit to interrupt people when they are making their presentations, but there is something either misleading, mischievous or for lack of proper understanding of the procedures of this House, that he raised, which if left on record, can mislead other...

Mr. Speaker, Sir, I am well guided. Just to retrace---

Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I hope you will add me more time because my time has been consumed by the points of order. My last point was on the issue of public debt, which this Bill proposes to allocate Kshs1.2 trillion. This is the highest figure compared to the...

would urge the Committee to monitor what is happening to migrant workers because it is an avenue that will benefit the Kenyan youth once they tap into these opportunities.I also want to connect this Committee on Labour with a Bill that has been presented to this House by Sen. Mungatana,...

Bw. Spika, nawashukuru wenyeviti ambao wamesoma Taarifa zao hapa. Ijapokuwa tunawashukuru, ni jambo la kuvunja moyo kwa sababu suala la waliokuwa madiwani limekuwa sugu na nyeti. Nakumbuka wakati Sen. Madzayo alipokuwa Mwenyekiti wa Kamati ya Labour and Social Welfare, nilileta Hoja hapa na tukajadili kuhusu suala hilo. Wakati Sen. Sakaja...

Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. There is a problem with the system. That is why I had to use interruption. This is a very important Petition. You remember, last week, I presented a Statement in this House on a similar matter that is affecting my county, Vihiga County. It was...

Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I wish to request for a statement on the status of degazettement of Kibiri Forest and Settlement at Shiru/Shaviringa Settlement Scheme. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I rise, pursuant to Standing Order 53 (1) , to seek a statement from the Standing Committee on Land, Environment and...

Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. This is a very serious matter. It is a situation where in the late 1980s when Vihiga District had been created, the Government resettled people in Kibiri Forest. This was on an understanding that their land was going to be taken over by the...

a House of records and rules. Therefore, it should take a lead in protecting constitutionalism in this country.I have listened very carefully to contributions. I have had the benefit of being in the other House. I have seen scenarios where one side of the House forcefully pushes through legislations, but...

Mr. Speaker, Sir, I rise, pursuant to Standing Order No. 53 (1) , to seek a statement from the Standing Committee on Finance and Budget regarding the disbursement of funds to County Governments. In the Statement, the Committee should - Sen. Osotsi, you have read the Statement. Thank you, Mr....

For my Statement?

Mr. Speaker, Sir, I believe we must thank Sen. Tabitha Mutinda for this Statement. This is because training of immigrants is very important. We have had many problems with Kenyans who travel to Saudi Arabia and the Middle East looking for opportunities. Some of them have died in mysterious circumstances,...

Hon. Senators, this habit of walking in, keying in and going to the lounge clogs the queue. If you do not wish to contribute, please do not clog the dashboard, so that we have only those wishing to contribute on the dashboard. Proceed, Sen. Cheruiyot.

(Loud consultations) (Loud consultations) (Laughter) Sen. Chimera, do you have a point of order? What is your point of order? Resume your seat, Sen. Orwoba.

Speaker shall put the question, subject to Standing Order 66 (3) (Manner of debating Motions).(Loud consultations)(Loud consultations) (Loud consultations) Sen. Chimera, finish your point of order. (Loud consultations) (Loud consultations) Sen. Chimera, resume your seat, I want to make a decision. This is a Motion which is of serious national...

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Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, for the opportunity to also make my contribution to this very important Bill by Sen. M. Kajwang. Before I make my contribution, there is a very important point that was raised by the Senate Majority Leader regarding at what point the committee reports should...