Hansard Summary
President Uhuru Kenyatta used the special sitting to highlight Kenya’s strong economic growth, security and democratic deepening while also stressing the need to combat corruption, referencing the Anglo‑Leasing scandal. Members responded with chants and applause, urging the removal of corrupt officials and calling for the restoration of parliamentary dignity. The debate combined praise for national achievements with urgent calls for integrity across government institutions. The Senate concluded its special sitting and was adjourned until 31 March 2015 at 9:00 a.m., with the National Assembly also adjourned until the same day at 2:30 p.m. No substantive debate was recorded, only procedural announcements.Sentimental Analysis
PositiveTHE PARLIAMENT OF KENYA
THE SENATE
THE HANSARD
JOINT PARLIAMENTARY DEBATES
PARLIAMENT OF KENYA
JOINT SITTING OF THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY AND THE SENATE
Thursday, 26th March, 2015
ARRIVAL OF HIS EXCELLENCY THE PRESIDENT
COMMUNICATION FROM THE CHAIR
CONVENING OF SPECIAL SITTING OF PARLIAMENT FOR ANNUAL STATE OF THE NATION ADDRESS BY HIS EXCELLENCY THE PRESIDENT
Your Excellency, Hon.
March 26, 2015
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PRESIDENTIAL ADDRESS EXPOSITION OF PUBLIC POLICY
The Deputy President of the Republic of Kenya, Speakers of Parliament, Members of Parliament, fellow Kenyans, ladies and gentlemen, today, for the second time and in line with my constitutional obligation, I address this Special Sitting of Parliament, to outline the State of the nation in relation to our values and principles of governance, as elaborated in Article 10; the state of the nation’s security, as provided for in Article 240; and our status in fulfilling our international treaty obligations, under Article 132 of our Constitution.
Hon. Members, as we approach my second anniversary as the President, I am pleased to report that the state of our nation is strong. Our economy is growing robustly. Our nation is secure and our place in the community of nations is respected.
In the year under review, we, as a nation, have continued to deepen our democracy and the rule of law. Public participation in governance has grown at all levels, while institutional measures to secure the basic rights and freedoms of our people
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Fire them! Fire them!
I do not fire; kazi ni yenu ya kuwatoa. Watoeni ninyi!
From reports I have received, I strongly believe that this is a further attempt to subvert the successful prosecution of the Anglo Leasing cases.
As I have indicated, constitutional office holders, State officers and every public servant are bound by the values enshrined in our Constitution. They are required to uphold the highest standards of personal integrity in the discharge of their official functions. In view of the oath of office that I took as the President of the Republic, let it be known that today, I draw the line. No one will stand between Kenyans and what is right in the fight against corruption and other monstrous economic crimes.
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Yes! Yes!
Fellow Kenyans, hon. Members, ladies and gentlemen, in view of Parliament’s oversight role
and its representation of the people, I would be remiss not to express the disquiet caused by recent events that cast aspersions on Parliament.
Yes! Yes!
As a previous Member, I urge you, hon. Members, to take all measures to urgently restore the dignity and integrity of Parliament. This is essential for an institution whose effective performance is a cornerstone of our democracy.
The war on corruption will not be won unless all arms and levels of Government play their role and uphold the highest levels of integrity and act decisively against any perpetrator of corruption.
Fellow Kenyans, there is no challenge, no obstacle that is too great for us to overcome. An indomitable Kenyan spirit has seen this nation secure its freedom and grow
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ADJOURNMENT
Your Excellency, Sir, unfortunately, we have come to the end of this Special Sitting of Parliament. The Senate stands adjourned until Tuesday 31st March, 2015 at 9.00 a.m. in the Senate Chamber.
Your Excellency Sir, the National Assembly stands adjourned until Tuesday 31st March, 2015 at 2.30 p.m.