George Khaniri

Sen. Khaniri On a point of order, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir. I thought that we are on Order No.5; Papers. What the Senator is doing is to give a Statement which should come under Order No.7.

Sen. Khaniri Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I rise pursuant to the provisions of Standing Order 45 (2) to seek a statement from the Chairperson of the Standing Committee on Labour and Social Welfare concerning legislations at the county level on the retirement for county government executive and member of the...

Sen. Khaniri Yes, Deputy Speaker, Sir, it was approved yesterday.

Sen. Khaniri Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I will supply a copy to the Clerk. I rise pursuant to the provisions of Standing Order 45 (2) to seek a statement from the Chairperson of the Standing Committee on Labour and Social Welfare concerning Legislations at the County Level on the Retirement...

Sen. Khaniri On a point of order, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. While we are still on the same agenda, did you hear Sen. Madzayo refer to his colleague from Kakamega as “daktari wa kuwapiganisha ng’ombe?” This is in total contravention of our Standing Order No.90 (6) , which clearly stipulates...

Sen. Khaniri Absolutely not, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. I know the rules. I went to consult the Clerk-at-the-Table, but never crossed to the other side of the House. I believe that, that is allowed.

Sen. Khaniri Mr. Speaker, Sir, pursuant to the provisions of Standing Order No.45 (2) (b) , I rise to seek a statement from the Chairperson of the Standing Committee on National Security and Foreign Relations regarding the directive issued by the Deputy President in Baringo County on 24th February, 2017....

Sen. Khaniri On a point of order, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I requested for a Statement; I do not remember the Chairperson of the Committee making a commitment to this House as it is normally done.

Sen. Khaniri Mr. Speaker, Sir, on a point of order. I know it has become a tradition and practice that whenever a Statement is requested Chairpersons asks for two weeks. It is very clear this Statement and the other one that the Senator for Kakamega asked earlier are Statements that...

Sen. Khaniri Mr. Speaker, Sir, I rise to second the Motion. In doing so, let me start by saying that looking at the list of the Members that have been put on this Committee, you will realise that the terms of everybody who sat on this Committee in the previous...

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Sen. KhaniriMr. Speaker, Sir, I rise under Standing Order No.30 (3) (a). Given the interest that we have in this matter, and we want to debate it exhaustively, the time that we have as earlier noted by the Senate Minority Leader may not be adequate.I want to move under Standing...

Sen. Khanirithem. January 5, 2017 SENATE DEBATES Sen. Khaniri Order, Sen. Wetangula. I have mentioned in this House that you mention somebody adversely; he or she has the right to reply. You actually addressed him directly. To his credit, he did not challenge you then. Now, he has got the...

Sen. Khaniri On a point of order, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I did not want to interrupt Sen. Murungi but because he is repeating it, I will. The rules of this House are clear. If you mislead this House, you must apologise. Could he be asked to apologise for having mislead...

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Sen. Khaniri Mr. Speaker, Sir, thank you. I have been waiting for a chance just to say one thing. This House must read a great sinister motive coming from Sen. Obure. Sen. Obure was elected on the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) ticket which is under the CORD. We cannot allow...

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Sen. Khaniri: Sen. Khaniri: Could we briefly hear from Sen. (Dr.) Khalwale.

Sen. Khaniri Mr. Speaker, Sir. I join my colleagues in thanking you for the communication you have just made. Let me make it very clear from the onset that when I look around this Senate, I can proudly say that I am the longest serving legislator in this Sen. Khaniriam...

Sen. Khaniri Mr. Speaker, Sir, I have three fundamental issues that I want to raise in regard to the session today. First and foremost, is the issue that has been raised by Sen. (Dr.) Khalwale and ably supported by Sen. Ong’era; the cordoning off of the precincts of Parliament. As...

Sen. Khaniri Mr. Speaker, Sir, I want to thank you for your wise guidance. The remainder of my issues is related to that Order and, therefore, I will raise them at that stage. I wait for your ruling on the first issue that I raised. Thank you.

Sen. Khaniri Mr. Speaker, Sir, I rise to lay on the Table of this House the Report on the Joint Sitting of Senate Standing Committee on Land and Natural Resources and the National Assembly Departmental Committee on Environment and Natural Resources on the Vetting of Nominees for the Appointment to...

Sen. Khaniri Mr. Speaker, Sir, I am not requesting for a statement, but I rise under this Order ---

Sen. Khaniri Mr. Speaker, Sir, on which one? Sen. (Dr.) Khalwale’s or I now raise mine?

Sen. Khaniri Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I rise under this Order of Statements just to raise a protest on the Floor of the House. As we all know the Session is coming to an end. On the Order Paper today, we have an Adjournment Motion that will mark the...

Sen. Khaniri Mr. Speaker, Sir, I welcome the distinguished delegations from Kakamega and Nyamira counties. Coming from what used to be Western Province, I want to particularly welcome the distinguished delegation from Kakamega knowing the role that Kakamega has played in giving birth to Bungoma County and Bungoma County, in...

Mr. Speaker, Sir, thank you for allowing me to join you to welcome the visiting delegations from the two counties. I also thank you for the initiative of training clerks from different counties. Last week, we had delegation from Kakamega County. I am honoured to see my county getting capacity...

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Sen. Khaniri On a point of order, Mr. Speaker, Sir. Indeed, I do agree with you that this is a straight forward matter. The Standing Order that deals with matters sub judice is Standing Order No. 92 (4) which I think you also alluded to. I do not understand why...

Sen. Khaniri Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir, for the opportunity to make my comments. I have the privilege to sit on that particular Committee chaired by Sen. (Prof.) Anyang’-Nyong’o. I thank him for tabling the Report. I also happened to be present during the said meeting. I join Sen. Kembi-Gitura...

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