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Sen. Billow

Sen. Billow

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Sen. Billow

Sen. Billow Thank you Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. I support this Motion which, I agree with my fellow Senators, is very important. Pastoralism is a way of life. The focus of this Motion is on pastoralism and not just livestock. Pastoralism as a way of life is largely misunderstood in...

Sen. Billow No, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. I have very little time. I prefer that my brother waits. There are three important areas in livestock that I want to support. These are tanneries, abattoirs and milk. There is no doubt in anyone’s mind about the demand for camel milk today....

Sen. Billow On a point of order, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I would like to thank the Chairman, Sen. Haji, for that response. I come from Mandera County. We are consumers and not producers of miraa. I would really be surprised if anybody came here and said that miraa is not...

Sen. Billow Mr. Speaker, Sir, I would like to seek a clarification on these grounds. The reasons that the UK Government, the Netherlands and all other Governments, including our own National Agency for the Campaign against Drug Abuse (NACADA) , gave for calling for the ban of miraa was that...

Sen. Billow On a point of information, Mr. Speaker, Sir.

Sen. Billow Mr. Speaker, Sir, I would like to inform the Senate Majority Leader that he is moving this Bill with the figures as they are. Whatever amendments that will bring the figures to the Act that was passed, that is, the Division of Revenue Act, 2013, will be done...

Sen. Billow On a point of order, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I just want to clarify to the Senator for Kakamega that procedurally, in accordance with our Standing Orders, we can only move the Bill that was published, which is being moved by the Senate Majority Leader but whatever amendments, including...

Sen. Billowissues that the Senate Majority Leader has already mentioned but I want to highlight three items which are important.First, I want to agree with him that the Committee of Finance, Commerce and Economic Affairs will be bringing amendments at the Committee Stage to raise the total allocation among the...

Order, Sen. Billow! You have to freeze! Do not move. (Question proposed)

Sen. Billow Mr. Speaker, Sir, this is a very important question. However, because it touches on a number of areas like roads and water, it is very comprehensive and we need time. We will ask for a couple of weeks. Next Thursday but one, we will give an answer. We...

Sen. Billow Mr. Speaker, Sir, there is a reason governments are elected and political parties run for power. A question similar to the one asked by Sen. Lonyangapuo, as to when the Government will tarmac a road from point A to point B, can only be answered by the Government...

Sen. Billow Yes, Mr. Speaker, Sir, on Thursday.

Sen. Billow Yes, it is on the same matter, Mr. Speaker, Sir.

Sen. Billow Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I respect your ruling and I have no intention of challenging it. But I just want a clarification. For example, on the two statements that were requested from us to clarify whether you are suggesting that in respect of all these statements and...

Sen. Billow Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, on behalf of the Senate Majority Leader, I beg to present the business for the Senate for the week commencing Tuesday, 9th July, 2013---

Sen. Billow Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, pursuant to the provisions of Standing Order No.43 (2) , I wish to present the business for the Senate for the week ahead. On Tuesday, 9th July, 2013, the Rules and Business Committee will meet at 12.00 noon to schedule the business of the...

Sen. Billow On a point of order, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir. Again, on behalf of the Senate Majority Leader, I wish to respond to the issue of the Statement that had been sought by Sen. Murungi on the issue of miraa business. In view of the developments in the last...

Sen. Billow Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, in view of the additional information that the Senator for Meru is asking, it would be appropriate to give him a response by Thursday, next week, so that we can incorporate his request.

Sen. Billow: Proceed! Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, the point is noted. We will do so. I have a Statement to make can I go ahead?

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Sen. Billow Mr. Speaker, Sir, I also rise to support the Motion. I think it is in order that we get a one month break in August and two months in December. December- July 3, 2013 SENATE DEBATES Sen. BillowJanuary are the days for planning for children to go to...

Sen. Billow Mr. Speaker, Sir, I thank you for the guidance you have given us with regard to this very important Bill. You will appreciate that county governments have to function. I am happy that you have indicated that we can go ahead, that it will not be prejudicial to...

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Sen. Billow Mr. Speaker, Sir, I want to request that you guide the House on two issues. This is a House of Parliament. We have traditions from other Houses of June 13, 2013 SENATE DEBATES Sen. BillowParliament all over the world. Indeed, any Statement read by the Chair of a...

Sen. Billow Mr. Speaker, Sir, I also want to join the Senator for Kakamega County in applauding the Communication you have just made. With due regard to Article 113 of the Constitution that you have brought to our attention, from the perspective of the June 11, 2013 SENATE DEBATES Sen....

Sen. Billow On a point of information, Mr. Speaker, Sir.

Sen. Billow Mr. Speaker, Sir, I want to inform the hon. Senator for Isiolo that based on analysis done by the Parliamentary Budget Office which is incidentally the same office of the Economics and Research shared by the National Assembly that up to 18 counties will face a deficit of...