Sifuna Edwin Watenya

Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. I am happy that our debate today is very sober. This is good because Kenyans are watching us. I listened to your Communication carefully. It gave me the impression that you were ready to issue it before the House, but you were stopped by...

(Applause)(Applause) (Laughter) cannot drown a fish in a pond. That is where we live. I am happy that the matter is before PPDT.However, before we conclude that case, do not allow this House--- In our Constitution, this House has the powers of a High Court. In terms of the Judiciary,...

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Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, we appreciate that the Chair has been very patient and allowed debate. The question we are asking is; what was the point of all those submissions? We only wanted your guidance on the question about the matters not covered by this court case. When will that...

(Applause)(Applause) Proceed. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, should I proceed? I am asking, when will the pronouncement or the communication be made over the position that is not covered by the court case? The court order is before you and the case is specific to the question of the seat of...

I want us to make some progress. Any time that communication is brought here, I will relay the same. If you ask me where the communication is, I cannot tell you. I want to make it clear that it does not matter which shenanigans are employed. It does not matter...

Hautanitisha. These are the numbers and numbers do not lie. Protect me---

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On a point of Order.

(Loud consultations)

What is his point of order?

Bw. Spika, Hoja ya nidhamu! (Applause) Tafadhali Waheshimiwa Maseneta, ninafikiri tumeijadili hii mada. Nimezungumza na nikawaambia tutakavyoendelea. Sen. Sifuna, ninataka nikuambie sasa, wakati ninafanya uamuzi, jina lako halitakuwa katika uamuzi huo. Kwa hivyo, usiwe na shaka, kwa sababu katika maamuzi yangu, sitataja majina ya Maseneta. (Applause)

Mr. Speaker, Sir, I request to speak. I am allowed to express my disgust visually. I am just disgusted!

Sen. Sifuna, I am afraid your time is up. Sen. Kathuri, you may proceed. We should also get a representative of the Political Parties Liaison Committee (PPLC), which is also a representative of the political parties in this country, that have the majority and minority representation to get a slot....

Thank you, Mr. Temporary Chairman, Sir. I will struggle to be convinced by the argument being pushed by Sen. Mumma. The Public Service Commission (PSC) is one of the Chapter 15 Independent Commissions. The Chairperson, Vice Chairperson and the seven Members are appointed and approved by the National Assembly. How...

Asante, Sen. Veronica Maina. Pia, karibu na haircut mpya mwaka huu. Bw. Mwenyekiti wa Muda, jopo ambalo limependekezwa litaweza kufanya kazi hii kwa njia nzuri zaidi kuliko lile ambalo lilikuwa limpendekezwa mwanzo katika Mswada ambao ulipita katika Bunge la Kitaifa. The Temporary Chairperson (Sen. Abdul Haji) : Sen. (Dr.) Khalwale,...

Point of order! The Temporary Chairperson (

Bw. Mwenyekiti wa Muda, ni jambo la kustaajabisha sana. Sijui nisemeje wakati ambapo Mwenyekiti wa Muda anasema uongo ulio wazi kwa sababu sisi wote tuna macho. Tunaweza kuomba wanaosimamia teknolojia katika Seneti waonyeshe picha ambazo tumeona kutoka kwenye chumba cha kulala cha yule Seneta. Hakuwa amevaa korti lenye kola. Lazima...

Bw. Mwenyekiti wa Muda, unanijua kama mtu wa heshima kwa wale wote ambao wanakalia kiti hicho. Hata hivyo, haiwezekani, kwa mfano, Sen. Methu kusema kwamba anaona pembe kwenye kichwa cha Sifuna na isemekane kwamba hatuwezi kuzungumzia hilo. Ikiwa ulinisikia vizuri, nilianza kwa kusema sijui nifanyeje mimi kama Seneta wakati ambapo...

Bw. Mwenyekiti wa Muda, basi wale walio kando yako ni waongo. Naomba radhi kwako kama Mwenyekiti wa Muda lakini wale wanaokuelekeza ambao wamekaa kando yako wanakupotosha.

Bw. Mwenyekiti wa Muda, nina haki zangu kama Seneta. Ninaomba hizo picha zirejelewe. Iwapo kile ambacho umesema umekiona kitaonekana kiwazi, nitaomba msamaha tena maradufu. (Several Senators spoke off record) Kwa lugha zote hata ikiwa ni lugha ya mama ya Kiranja wa Walio Wengi. Warejelee picha za yule Seneta akiwa kwenye...

On a point of order, Mr. Temporary Chairman, Sir, The Temporary Chairperson (

Mr. Temporary Chairman, Sir, you can see where we had our differences. That gentleman is clearly not in a tie; he is not appropriately dressed. He should not be counted as being part of these proceedings. (Several Senators spoke off record) The Temporary Chairperson (

County; Sen. (Prof.) Tom Ojienda SC. Kisumu County; Sen. Wafula Bungoma County; Sen. Wakili Sigei, Bomet County and Sen. Wamatinga, Nyeri County. Teller of the Ayes:

Thank you very much, Mr. Speaker, Sir. First, I apologize to my brother the Senator for Bungoma, Sen. Wafula Wakoli. This is because I had made a public commitment to walk him down the Senate to take his oath, but I am sure he understands why I was not here....

Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir, for the opportunity. I thank this House for according me the opportunity to be on that Committee. I admit it has been a learning curve. I thank all the counsels for the parties who have enriched our research. I also thank the people of Meru...

Sen. Kinyua, can you take your seat, please. I am on a point of order. You are not on a point of order. He is on a point of order. Sen. Sifuna is on a point of order, you are not. (Laughter) Sen. Kinyua, can you take your seat, please....

Mr. Speaker Sir, on behalf of the Committee that I served in, I find it insulting after the hours of work that we have put in. The nation has witnessed how long we have sat in this Chamber to be able to go through the evidence, listen to the parties,...

Mr. Speaker, Sir, I listened to you carefully when you read the charges against the governor. I do not recall any accusation against her based on her gender. I would want to understand where Sen. Orwoba is getting the impression that the question of the impeachment of the Governor of...

Sen. Orwoba, what is your point of order?

Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I am not a mathematics teacher, but I will help the House. It is not misleading because you have the list of the number of women Senators elected out of the 47 counties. We only know the Senator for Nakuru County, my sister from Machakos...

Sen. Orwoba, may the Senator be heard in silence, please. (Sen. Orwoba spoke off record) Sen. Sifuna, kindly proceed and conclude your contribution.

If you want all of us to spend Christmas here, it is also okay.

In conclusion---

Mr. Speaker, Sir, can I conclude? A few weeks ago, we were with you here when the East African Legislative Assembly (EALA) games were going on. It is a similar thing with the Christmas holiday. We had problems raising quorum in this House, if you remember. It is because most...

Mr. Speaker, Sir, can I conclude? A few weeks ago, we were with you here when the East African Legislative Assembly (EALA) games were going on. It is a similar thing with the Christmas holiday. We had problems raising quorum in this House, if you remember. It is because most...

Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I rise to support the Motion of having 11 of us look at the evidence that has been brought by Meru County Assembly. First and foremost, all of us in this Senate enjoy the same space and scope of duty. Looking at the list of...

Sen. Cherarkey, that is tough Proceed, Sen. Sifuna. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I am a bit surprised that very senior Members of this House are making what I consider ludicrous proposals to you. I think what they are inviting you to be is somebody who is breaking the rules of...

Thank you, Mr. Speaker Sir. I was starting to get worried that you would not get to acknowledge our visitors from Emerald International School. I join you in welcoming them to the Senate. We had an interesting conversation with them this afternoon. I assure the House that they have enjoyed...

Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. It is a bit difficult to speak after my brother has given us such an in-depth analysis. I was introduced to this term, biopiracy, yesterday. I did not know it existed. My greatest concern upon learning of the export of trees was the fact that...

Mr. Speaker, Sir, if Sen. Orwoba was my neighbour, I would have donated my one minute, but, unfortunately, she is too far for my magnanimity to reach her. I have engaged with this issue as a leader of a political party. We have seen it from the prism of both...

Mr. Speaker, Sir, I am just seeking your guidance. I do not know whether I should proceed? I want to add one word to this. You can do so, Senator. I am very happy that this particular Statement is being sought. I am personally very passionate about sports and sporting...