Muriuki Karue

Sen. (Eng.) Karue Mr. Speaker, Sir, I want to request for your indulgence because I do not want to request the Statement now. This is because the way it is worded is slightly different and I need to understand it so that I can present it on Tuesday.

Sen. (Eng.) Muriuki Mr. Speaker, Sir, my point of order is that the Senator for Wajir had a point of argument. I think he should seek an opportunity – like I am seeking (Applause)

Sen. (Eng.) Muriuki Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir, for giving me the opportunity to say a few words on this Motion. I start off by saying that I support it. Mr. Speaker, Sir, the Motion is on the Kenyan military personnel to have an opportunity to serve in peace keeping...

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Sen. (Eng.) Muriuki Mr. Chairman, Sir, I sympathize with my friend, Sen. Orengo, because the intention they had this afternoon is still there. Everybody is justified to bring an amendment where necessary. However, let us look at the implication. What we were trying to avoid this afternoon is what we...

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Sen. (Eng.) MuriukiThe Chairperson (Sen. Mositet): Hon. Senators, the results are as follows for the Schedule as further amended by

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Sen. (Eng.) Muriuki Mr. Speaker, Sir, on behalf of the great people of the County of champions, Elgeyo Marakwet and for the sake of devolution, I vote yes on count “a,” yes on count “b” and yes on count “c.” The Clerk-at-the-Table: Sen. Murungi Kiraitu, Meru County. The Clerk-at-the-Table:

Mr. Speaker, Sir, the gallant people of UK vote yes on count “a,” yes on count “b” and yes on count “c.” May 13, 2014 SENATE DEBATES

The Clerk-at-the-Table: Sen. Obure Christopher Mogere, Kisii County.

Sen. (Eng.) Muriuki Mr. Speaker, Sir, first, I should get a copy of that statement before it is tabled unless there is a change of policy. Perhaps you could give direction on that. Having said that, I requested a statement on the status of the integrated IDPs in Nyandarua County....

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Sen. (Eng.) Muriuki Mr. Speaker, Sir, is the chairperson saying that none of the integrated IDPs in Nyandarua County had land elsewhere and, therefore, none of them qualified for the Kshs400,000? The meeting that was held in Nyandarua at the initiation of the integrated IDPs was attended by everybody; the...

Sen. (Eng.) Muriuki Mr. Speaker, Sir, as far as Nyandarua County is concerned, the bottom line is as follows:- The first of the several issues which I raised is: What was the number of integrated IDPs as at the end of the year 2008? As of now, is the Government...

Sen. (Eng.) Muriuki Mr. Speaker, Sir, on 27th February, 2014, I sought a statement regarding the status of the IDPs in Nyandarua County from the Committee on National Security and Foreign Relations. This has gone on in circles. It was supposed to come in a weeks’ time, then two weeks’...

No! No! Sen. (Eng.) Muriuki On a point of order, Mr. Speaker, Sir. What is it, Sen. Abdirahman?

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Sen. (Eng.) Muriuki)(Laughter) April 15, 2014 SENATE DEBATES Sen. (Eng.) Muriuki)you latest Thursday morning on this matter, so that on Thursday afternoon, we get our report. That is the direction from the Chair. Make it absolutely clear that failure to do so, this House has many ways of dealing with...

Mr. Speaker, Sir, I withdraw and apologise. In the meantime, Sen. Haji, just because the Professor has withdrawn, it is not an opportunity for you to celebrate. There is no party here! (Laughter) April 15, 2014 SENATE DEBATES

you latest Thursday morning on this matter, so that on Thursday afternoon, we get our report. That is the direction from the Chair. Make it absolutely clear that failure to do so, this House has many ways of dealing with Cabinet Secretaries. (Applause)

The point is taken, Mr. Speaker, Sir. Those are the issues that we need to discuss a framework on. They are fundamental issues touching on how we relate as Parliament and the Executive. I do not want to rush into that for now. That is one of the issues that...

Sen. (Eng.) Muriuki On a point of order, Mr. Speaker, Sir. Is it in order for the Chairperson of the Committee to say he is reading a statement whereas the understanding is the Committee gets the answer whether from the Principal Secretary or the Cabinet Secretary, but the Committee and...

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Sen. (Eng.) Muriuki Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, for giving me the opportunity. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, first, I wish to commend Sen. Karaba for coming up with this Motion. I hope that he will take it up further and maybe follow up with the relevant department and come...

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Sen. (Eng.) Muriuki On a point of order, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir. There is a statement that has been long overdue. I requested this statement last month with regard to the status of IDPs in Nyandarua County. A promise to deliver this statement has been given week after week. The...

Sen. (Eng.) Muriuki Mr. Temporary, Speaker, Sir, maybe because of the procedures in the House, but when this matter came up, it was quite urgent and it remains so. The residents of Nyandarua County are still eagerly waiting for that statement. A meeting of leaders of this county is coming...

Sen. (Eng.) Muriuki I think that is okay, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir. I would only, through the Chair, urge the Senate Majority Leader to expedite the delivery of that statement. Assuming the previous committee had--- Order, Sen. (Eng) Muriuki. We have heard your prayer. It will be done.

Sen. (Eng) Muriuki Let me speak one word, if you may allow.

Sen. (Eng) Muriuki Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, the word is, the previous committee must have engaged--- Those are already ten words. (Laughter) Sen. (Eng) Muriuki Okay, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir. Seven days are okay.