Sifuna Edwin Watenya

I have not spoken.

I thank you. As part of the leadership of the majority coalition, I felt we now need to give other people the opportunity to experience this SBC. When members talk about the anxiety about the speed with which some of the businesses are moving, especially the Bills in this House,...

Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I do not know what exactly is out of order. I made a statement of facts that if you turn this Constitution page to page, there is no place where it talks about the designation of the majority party anywhere other than in the National Assembly....

Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I wanted to inform Sen. Omogeni that the line of argument he has taken is critical, especially when that information is coming from the former officials of UDA. They have made the habit of claiming existence of agreements, including agreements between ODM and UDA which do...

Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. Daystar has two campuses; one in Nairobi and another in Machakos County. (Laughter) Thank you, Sen. Sifuna. I also want to notify them that it is the best university. My son attended the university and did international relations and security studies. He is not...

Number two, it emerged that UHC nurses have been on strike for three weeks, demanding to be put on similar terms to their colleagues working in these national institutions. They are saying that the ones who are not put on permanent and pensionable terms, although they do the same work...

Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. I want to take this opportunity on behalf of the people of Nairobi City County as well to convey our heartfelt condolences and commiserations with the people of Turkana through their Senator; Sen. hon. Lomenen, who has caused this Adjournment Motion for us to...

Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. It is quite curious the number of Statements that have been brought by my colleagues and yet it is the final week of sitting. I wanted to raise a concern. The majority of the Statements that have been raised have been directed at the Standing...

When we hand over to the new team that is coming into that Committee, at least we will not leave them with matters that have been pending all this time. It is also an indicator of the state of the roads in this country.I said during the debate on the...

Mr. Speaker, Sir, we need to deal with two issues: First, I am happy that on the Order Paper today we have CARB. We need to dispense with this so that we can release money to counties. Every time we raise questions about roads in our counties, the governors say...

Mr. Speaker, Sir, allow me to take one minute to congratulate the Namibian team on the successful election they held this November. They have their first woman president, something that we, in Kenya, are still struggling with. You also know that there were elections in the USA. I had occasion...

Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, every day, I continue to be a very proud Secretary General (SG) of the ODM party, and especially the contribution of Members of my party in discourse in this particular House. (Applause) with extremely complex assignments and they also have financial implications. You have to buy...

Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. Members of this House should always allow us to provide important context. So, when I point out that the Hon. Dennitah Ghati was nominated by ODM, it is not something that should be frowned upon. This is information that should help you, and we...

I take this opportunity to welcome the entire delegation to this House, and I am sure that specifically the two Members that I have mentioned, Hon. Denita and Hon. Mark Nyamita, will treat the members of the entire delegation in the fashion in which we have directed as a party...

Thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker Sir. I would like to join the Senator for Migori in welcoming both the delegation from Migori County and the team from Strathmore University here in Nairobi. Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, when Sen. Eddy was speaking, I was wondering whether the Chairperson of the boda...

Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, of course, as I expected, he spent a considerable amount of time looking back to the situation that he inherited when he came into power. In my previous debate on his Address last year, we said we want to encourage this administration to be forward looking....

I thank you, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir. I was saying that the synonyms that I saw for resilience is a person who has ability to endure suffering without incurring permanent damage or loss. Therefore, he knows that Kenyans are suffering, but he has somehow discovered that we are resilient and...

Mr. Speaker, Sir, I am a bit surprised because the Cabinet Secretary is a former Member of this House. She knows very well that once the Chair has made a ruling, she cannot argue with the Chair's decision. Mr. Speaker, Sir, I know you said that I cannot raise a...

Mr. Speaker, Sir, I want to make a request. As you know, I am a Member of the Mediation Committee in the Division of Revenue. We have a meeting this morning. If you could allow me to take my question, then join that meeting. Yes, proceed. We will now move...

Hon. Cabinet Secretary, with regards to the first two parts of my question, you have indicated that you need more time. Perhaps, you could indicate how much time you need for us to get these responses. You have also confirmed to me that the co-operative society sold this land to...

Thank you, Hon. Speaker, Sir. I can already hear objections from behind because apparently the alumnus of Kenyatta University (KU) is seated behind me. However, I want to challenge them that they should move closer to the Speaker as I have done, so that it is easy for you to...

Madam Temporary Speaker, I beg to second. (Question proposed)

Mr. Speaker, Sir, allow me to make a brief comment on the statement that has been sought by Sen. Beth Syengo. A few days ago, I accompanied the Member of Parliament (MP) for Kamukunji to the office of the Inspector General (IG) of Police, Mr. Douglas Kanja. We were discussing...

Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I wish to confirm that these two top schools in Nairobi are the first schools to be welcomed to this Chamber by three Senators in a row. It is in recognition to their outstanding performance. Kianda and Starehe do not need introduction to anybody in...

Bi. Spika wa Muda, kwanza, sisi wakaazi wa Nairobi tunazidi kutamaushwa sana na matukio haya kwa sababu visa vingi vinavyotendeka katika kaunti hii vinahusu wakaazi wa Nairobi. Huyo dada aliyeitwa Waris Dahabo Daud, mwanawe Amina Dahir na mpwa wake Nusayba Abdi walikuwa wakaazi wa Nairobi. Willis Ayieko pia alikuwa mkaazi...

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Hon. Senators, this is not the first time we are handling videos. I do not know why this particular case has elicited so much interest. The flash disk has been laid on the Table by the hon. Senator. The Speaker will review this video and explain its contents. The first...

Hon. Temporary Speaker, Sir, I would like to inform Sen. Cherarkey that, in fact, the Mover of this Bill is nominated by the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) to represent the Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) . We, as a Party, continue to be very proud of her. So, Mr. Temporary Speaker,...

form that the County Executive Committee Member (CECM) responsible for Finance and Economic Planning must sign for you as a Clerk or the leadership of the Assembly to be able to access your funds.We have been told even here in Nairobi City County by our own MCAs that the Form...

Hon. Senators, it is now 6.45 p.m., and having concluded the business for which I extended the hours of sitting pursuant to Standing Order No.34 (2) (a) , the Senate stands adjourned until tomorrow Wednesday, 30th October, 2024, at 9.30 a.m. The Senate rose at 6.46 p.m. ADJOURNMENT