David Musila

Sen. Musila Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I stand to support this important Motion. It is important to note that Kenya is a beef country. Millions of animals are roaming around the arid areas of this great Republic. However, the quality of the animals leaves much to be desired. This is...

Sen. Musila Mr. Speaker, Sir, I was in the process of approaching the Chair on an important matter. Yes, I did actually follow way behind the Speaker’s procession. I came in to ensure that there is a quorum. So, Mr. Speaker, Sir, if I made any mistake, I apologize. QUORUM...

Sen. Musila Mr. Speaker, Sir, I have not had a chance to consult with the Vice-Chair because I was out of the country. However, how does such information get to committee chairs if they are not in the House at a particular time? There must be institutional mechanisms that ensure...

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Sen. Musila Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I would like to present this Petition, pursuant to Standing Order No.222 (2) (a) . Before I do so, would I be in order to inform my colleague Senators that the incoming Senator for Makueni, Kethi Kilonzo, has just been cleared by the...

Sen. Musila I am much obliged, Mr. Speaker, Sir. But I was just excited because of the problem that TNA was trying to cause to us. Mr. Speaker, Sir, pursuant to Standing Order No.222 (2) (a) , I wish to present a Petition on behalf of Mr. Joseph Kalinga of...

Sen. Musila Mr. Speaker, Sir, I beg your pardon. I want to make a correction; it is Vision 2030. If I said 2013, I meant 2030. Mr. Speaker, Sir, the objective is to transform Kenya into a newly industrialized middle income country, providing a high quality life to all citizens...

Sen. Musila Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. I support this Motion and congratulate my brother, Sen. Muthama of Machakos, for bringing this timely Motion. The pollution of rivers that has been mentioned in the Motion; mainly, Tana and Athi rivers has been going on for a long time. However,...

Sen. Musila Mr. Speaker, Sir, I beg to move the following Motion that is directed to the Department of Information, Communication and Technology:- THAT, aware that mobile telephone communication plays a major role in the social and economic development of any nation; acknowledging the positive role mobile telephone providers have...

Sen. Musila Sorry, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I think some hon. Senators did not get the copy. However, I have some available here. I tried to enlist the support of the Communications Commission of Kenya (CCK) , which is the authority on communication. I was shocked that the CCK does not...

Sen. Musila Mr. Speaker, Sir, I thank you. I want to also tell Sen. Ndiema, who was my very able District Commissioner (DC) , when I was a Provincial Commissioner (PC) , to also be listening very carefully. I said from the outset that these figures were not necessarily correct....

Sen. Musila The Senate Minority Leader will second the Motion.

Sen. Musila Sen. Khaniri, I thought if you look at the Motion in terms of a policy framework and that already the Fund existed to provide for the funding, so then the Motion is actually carrying forward what you had already established.

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Sen. Musila Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. On 14th of May, 2013, I raised an issue on a point of order concerning the criteria for determining the marginalised counties to benefit from the Equalisation Fund. In your Communication from the Chair on 21st May, you directed that the matter be...

Sen. Musila I am much obliged, Mr. Speaker, Sir.

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Sen. Musila On a point of order, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I am seeking the indulgence of the House because I noticed that we very quickly moved to Order No.7 whereas in the June 13, 2013 SENATE DEBATES Sen. Musilaappendix, there were Motions whose notices were to be given. I was...

Sen. Musila Mr. Speaker, Sir, I beg to give notice of the following Motion:- THAT, aware that mobile telephone communication plays a major role in the social and economic development of any nation; acknowledging the positive role mobile telephone providers have played in providing communication and other related benefits to...

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Sen. Musila Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. I stand here, first and foremost to support this Motion. In supporting the Motion, I want to say from the outset that the guiding principle in mineral exploitation in this country should be for the benefit of the May 22, 2013 SENATE...

Sen. Musila Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. I stand here, first and foremost to support this Motion. In supporting the Motion, I want to say from the outset that the guiding principle in mineral exploitation in this country should be for the benefit of the local people. Having said...

Sen. Musila Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. I stand here, first and foremost to support this Motion. In supporting the Motion, I want to say from the outset that the guiding principle in mineral exploitation in this country should be for the benefit of the local people. Having said...

Sen. Musila Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I stand here to thank you for the wise decision and communication that you have made to the Senate. You recall that I raised this matter in Mombasa and the Chair of the CRA actually said he has been waiting for the Senate,...

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Sen. Musila Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I stand here to thank you for the wise decision and communication that you have made to the Senate. You recall that I raised this matter in Mombasa and the Chair of the CRA actually said he has been waiting for the Senate,...

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Sen. Musila Hon. Senators, I have confirmed that there is no quorum. So, I order the Serjeant-at-Arms to ring the Division Bell. (The Division Bell was rung) Hon. Senators, we now have a quorum and can proceed.

On a point of order, Madam Temporary Speaker. There is no quorum.

Serjeant-at-Arms, can you confirm that? May 21, 2013 SENATE DEBATES

Sen. MusilaBy the Jubilee!