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Sen. Murungi Mr. Speaker, Sir,I would like to thank the Senate Minority Leader for acknowledging that agriculture is a key driver of this economy as well as Sen. (Prof.) Lonyangapuo---

Sen. Murungi Mr. Speaker, Sir, given the details that are required, from the Ministry and the NCPB, I request that our Committee be given two weeks to respond to this Statement.

Sen. Murungi Mr. Speaker, Sir, first, I beg you to tell off the Senator for Kakamega County, Sen. (Dr.) Khalwale. He is extremely mischievous. I issued a statement yesterday which was covered in The Standard saying that the only people that I need for me to win the governor’s seat...

Sen. Murungi Mr. Speaker, Sir, where we come from, it matters. Maybe where you come from, that would not matter. I understand the urgency of the matter and the blame should go to the Senator for West Pokot, Sen. (Prof.) Lonyangapuo. He knows the calendar and that the rains come...

Sen. Murungi Mr. Speaker, Sir, we request for two weeks to respond to this Statement.

Hon. Murungi Thank you, Hon. Temporary Deputy Chairman. I would like to support this amendment. However, my problem is the limitation that we are giving county governments on the number of accounts they should operate. We are now micro-managing county governments, which are autonomous. The Temporary Deputy Chairman (Hon. Cheboi)...

Sen. Murungieven as we are about to meet this week with the MPs from the National Assembly to see how we can progress the discussions on the Fund.Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, the death of Boy Juma Boy is a reminder to all of us that life is not permanent. Even...

Sen. Murungi Thank you Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. Leadership is what is in your heart for serving people, friendship and magnanimity. Sen. Boy Juma Boy was a great leader because he had a large heart which accommodated all of us and the people and he also meant well not only...

Sen. Murungi On a point of order, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. The Jubilee Party has been losing MPs at a very high rate to the CORD Coalition. Could you give him an opportunity to confirm that he has finally also taken the big leap and joined the Government in waiting?

Sen. Murungieven as we are about to meet this week with the MPs from the National Assembly to see how we can progress the discussions on the Fund.Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, the death of Boy Juma Boy is a reminder to all of us that life is not permanent. Even...

Sen. Murungi Thank you Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. Leadership is what is in your heart for serving people, friendship and magnanimity. Sen. Boy Juma Boy was a great leader because he had a large heart which accommodated all of us and the people and he also meant well not only...

Sen. Murungi On a point of order, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. The Jubilee Party has been losing MPs at a very high rate to the CORD Coalition. Could you give him an opportunity to confirm that he has finally also taken the big leap and joined the Government in waiting?

Hon. Murungi Thank you, Hon. Temporary Deputy Chairman I want to support his amendment because we need to safeguard all public institutions, otherwise rogue people can privatise them. The Temporary Deputy Chairman (Hon. Cheboi) : Let us listen to Hon. Wanyonyi.

Hon. Murungi Thank you, Hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker, for this opportunity to give my comments on this important Bill. Hon. MurungiThis Bill has good clauses, but some need further amendments when we come to the Committee stage. There is great need to protect our girls who are vulnerable to sex...

Hon. Murungi Hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker, she should demonstrate properly how we should admire women. The Temporary Deputy Speaker (Hon. Cheboi) : I do not want you to take that direction. As you can remember, during Hon. Musyoka’s contribution, she was particularly worried about what you have just said on...

Hon. Murungi Thank you, Hon. Deputy Speaker. I also want to give my comments on this Petition by Hon. Sara Korere. There are many Petitions which have been brought to this House concerning the road network in this country. We are really getting it wrong as a country because most...

Hon. Murungi On a point of order, Hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker. The Temporary Deputy Speaker (Hon. Omulele) : Member for South Imenti, What is out of order? Hon. Murungi On a point of order, Hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker. Hon. Dawood mentioned that the President appointed someone who was not qualified...

Sen. Murungi Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I rise pursuant to Standing Order No. 99 on adjournment of debate on a Motion proposed to the House by Sen. Sang on limitation of time. You had hitherto ruled that the leadership of the House was to meet and make a decision on...

Sen. Murungi On a point of order, Mr. Speaker, Sir. The Powers and Privileges Act gives a Member of Parliament absolute freedom to vote in any way that his conscience dictates. Is it in order for a senior counsel, the oldest serving Member of Parliament on that side, to try...

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Sen. Murungi On a point of order, Mr. Speaker, Sir. Is Sen. Mutula Kilonzo Jnr. in order to say that Jubilee Senators were crying more than the bereaved when the regulations on oversight were rejected by the National Assembly? Does he mean that the bereaved, in that case, were CORD?

Sen. Murungi Proceed, Sen. Mutula Kilonzo Jnr. (Sen. Murkomen spoke off record) Order, Sen. Murkomen. I gave you the chance, but you were just consulting. You are completely out of order. This is not your House to speak at will. Proceed, Sen. Mutula Kilonzo Jnr.

Sen. Murungi Mr. Speaker, Sir, the technology business is an attempt by Jubilee to hide a clause, so that they can dip into the public coffers for purposes of nominations, yet the Constitution is clear that we shall pass laws that will restrict the use of public resources for political...

Sen. MurungiKericho County; Sen. Chiaba, Lamu County; Sen. (Dr.) G.G Kariuki, Laikipia County; Sen. Haji, Garissa County; Sen. Kagwe, Nyeri County; Sen. Karaba, Kirinyaga County; Sen. Kembi-Gitura, Murang’a County; Sen. (Prof.) Kindiki, Tharaka Nithi County; Sen. Kivuti, Embu County; Sen. (Prof.) Lesan, Bomet County; Sen. Lesuuda, Samburu County; Sen. Mbuvi,...

Sen. MurungiMr. Chairman, Sir, while I agree with all, today Kenyans are waiting for us to give any alternative of what those who made presentations to the Committee wanted. People with disability presented and requested this Senate to ensure that we have backup of any kind. There are many lawyers...

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Sen. Murungi Mr. Speaker, Sir, first I thank the Leader of Minority for wishing us a Merry Christmas, although belatedly, and a Happy New Year. It is customary also to wish people a prosperous New Year. I therefore, remind and wish him a prosperous New Year. About the success in...

Hon. Murungi Thank you, Hon. Temporary Deputy Chairlady for this opportunity. I want to support this clause. My concern is whether seven days are enough to undergo the procedures like handing over office and writing letters to your bosses. Seven days might not be enough to be cleared by your...

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Sen. Murungi Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, thank you very much for this opportunity. First of all, I take this early opportunity to thank Sen. (Dr.) Khalwale for the kind words that he said in reference to myself. I feel very humbled. This Motion is about devolution and how to strengthen...

On a point of order, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir. I just want to confirm with Sen. Sang whether he is a seer such that he has foreseen who will be elected Governor and Senator for Meru. To the best of our knowledge, ---

Could you frame your point of order properly; otherwise, I will rule you out of order?

Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, is Sen. Sang in order to foresee what may happen in Meru County next year? It would be in order to inform the House whether he has some documents or a gift in foretelling. Maybe he can also serve well to inform us in this House...

Sen. Murungi It is a “Y” chromosome linked deficiency. I hope you understand that. Sen. Murungi initial rejection by the Budget and Appropriations Committee of the National Assembly. As I speak, there is Kshs1 billion for Senate oversight within the funds allocated to the Parliamentary Service Commission.Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir,...

Sorry, you still have a lot of time; five minutes. Somebody had wrongly put on a red light. And being male, colour blindness is not uncommon. Sen. Murungi Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, we know you are a surgeon. You do not really rely on your eyes.

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Hon. Murungi I hope you are talking about New Clause 11A. The Temporary Deputy Chairman (Hon. Cheboi) : Yes, we are there, but the difference is that we are having it to be part of the Bill. Hon. Murungi This is a very good clause. However, my concern is that...