Elachi Beatrice Kadeveresia

Sen. Elachi

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Sen. Elachi Yes, and they should not sit together. Mr. Speaker, Sir, throughout the course of this year in our sittings, there were times when we saw some laws being passed and assented to without passing through the Senate yet we thought they affected counties. So, to the extent that...

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Sen. Elachi Mr. Speaker, Sir, I just noticed there are no statements coming up. There is a statement that I requested last week but one with regard to recruitment of Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) in Nyandarua West Sub-county. The Statement was supposed to come to this House last week. Perhaps,...

Sen. Elachi Mr. Speaker, Sir, indeed, this is a very short report. The business of that report is very straight forward. All Senators are aware that there is need to increase efficiency of this House without straining the people who sit on that Chair. It is very clear from the...

Mr. Speaker, Sir, indeed, this is a very short report. The business of that report is very straight forward. All Senators are aware that there is need to increase efficiency of this House without straining the people who sit on that Chair. It is very clear from the Standing Order...

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Sen. Elachi Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. This is a fairly straightforward Motion which has been very eloquently executed. There is need to improve the efficiency of our - THAT, pursuant to Standing Order No.16, the Senate approves the nomination of Sen. Peter Mositet to be a Member of the...

Sen. Elachi Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, pursuant to the provisions of Standing Order No.45, I rise to present the business of the Senate for the coming week. On Tuesday, 11th November, 2014, the Rules and Business Committee (RBC) will meet on Tuesday, 11th November, 2014, at 12.00 noon to schedule...

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Sen. ElachiMy proposal would be that once these people are trained in the manner they are trained, they should be given priorities in the fields they have been trained out there in the counties. I say so because in the functions that we have set under the Constitution, we have...

November 4, 2014 SENATE DEBATES Sen. Elachi

November 4, 2014 SENATE DEBATES Sen. Elachi

November 4, 2014 SENATE DEBATES Sen. Elachi of our young people and if we can have them trained, they can even come to this Parliament to take care of some of the things. We can then release our bodyguards to go and do other better things. When you look at...

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shall co-operate in the performance of functions and exercise of powers and, for that purpose, may set up joint committees and joint authorities.” We want to see the NYS building bridges, giving out food, helping hospitals, clearing roads where there are roadblocks and removing any impediments you see at counties....

My proposal would be that once these people are trained in the manner they are trained, they should be given priorities in the fields they have been trained out there in the counties. I say so because in the functions that we have set under the Constitution, we have given...

Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir, for allowing me to contribute to this Bill as amended. First, I want to thank---

Order! The Bill is not yet amended. She has actually moved a Bill to amend. So, let us understand the language of Senate. It is not yet amended, but we are discussing the amendments. Proceed, Senator.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I want to contribute to the amendment. First, I want to thank Sen. Elachi and Madam Ann Waiguru, for having the passion, especially for people with disabilities. I remember that when she was launching November 4, 2014 SENATE DEBATES

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Order! Senator, you still have some seven minutes for tomorrow. It is now 6.30 p.m. and that marks the end of today’s business. Therefore, the House stands adjourned until tomorrow, Wednesday 5th November, 2014 at 2.30 p.m. The Senate rose at 6.30 p.m.

Sen. Elachi Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. While I want to agree with Dr. Zani, it is important for the Speaker’s Office to guide us on whether there was concurrence on the same and if we should proceed with her Bill. I also want to draw her attention to...

Sen. Elachi Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, is my Senator in order---

Sen. Elachi The Senator for Kakamega County, Sen. Boni Khalwale. Is he in order to say that people have an attitude when we are doing very serious business? He is taking us on a side show and instead of the media getting the true story; they will get the side...

Sen. Elachi Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. One month ago, I raised a request for a Statement on the Compliance in Use of the Integrated Financial Management Information System (IFMIS) accounting system and the measures put in place to ensure that local revenue is collected according to the law...

Sen. Elachi Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I think two weeks will be too long. Is it possible for him to do so in one week because it has taken a while and you can see there are already challenges? Even Nairobi County last week decided to borrow again another Kshs4...

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Sen. Elachi Order, hon. Members. I think we have made enough interventions on this issue. All I can say, Sen. Elachi and Sen. Sang, as the co-sponsors of the Bill is that today is a day for voting. Each Member gets the Order Paper either electronically or a physical hard...

Sen. Elachi, you are the Chief Whip. I do not know what you expect me to say or do in the circumstances.

Sen. Elachi Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I beg to lay the following Paper on the Table of the Senate:- The Council of Governors Statutory Annual Report 2013/2014 (Sen. Elachi laid the document on the Table) October 28, 2014 SENATE DEBATES RE-ORGANIZATION OF BUSINESS ON THE ORDER PAPER

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Sen. Elachimost experienced of the presidents. So, this is a summary that Prof. Ali Mazrui gave of the political leadership of East Africa at the time he was leaving East Africa to go and live in exile in the United States of America (USA).Madam Temporary Speaker, a lot of intellectuals...

Sen. Elachi Mr. Speaker, Sir, I also rise to support this Motion and also thank the President for standing firm for the sovereignty of this country. Today, the institution of the Senate finds itself in a dilemma. It is that respect of an institution that we need to uphold so...

Sen. Elachi Mr. Speaker, Sir, that is what I said. I said that it is for us to search ourselves and remember the institution that we are in. It is an institution that upholds the country together. The country is looking upon us to give direction in a positive way....