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Sen. Musila Thank you, Sen. Musila for reminding me of that critical point of order. First, I want to confirm that it is not usual, going by other practices, for an ad hoc committee in particular to be suggested and you go ahead and propose a chair and a vice-chair....

Sen. Musila Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. I stand to support the Motion by Sen. Orengo. This is a very important Motion because it concerns the transfer of debts owed by counties to the central Government. Yesterday, several hon. Senators expressed their concerns that there are many debts that...

Sen. Musila Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. I beg to move the following Motion:- THAT, noting with concern the skewed infrastructural development in Kenya, particularly in the road sector; aware that without suitable roads to connect all counties the nation cannot meaningfully achieve the development goals envisaged in our...

Sen. Musila Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I donate three minutes to the Deputy Speaker.

Sen. Musila Mr. Speaker, Sir, I appreciate the interest that this Motion has generated and, with your permission, I want to give Sen. Billow and Sen. Hassan two minutes each in that order.

Sen. Musila Mr. Speaker, Sir, I want to, very humbly, thank my colleagues, Senators for the bipartisan manner in which they have supported this Motion. Indeed, it is very clear that from the data that has been supplied by the Kenya Roads Board (KRB) and contributions that Members have made,...

Sen. Musila Mr. Speaker, Sir, I am very sad to contribute to this Motion by our Gracious Lady Sen. Zani. It reminds me of that lady “serikali saidia” in Nyando. We have reached a situation where an ordinary mwananchi has to cry aloud “serikali saidia” year after year then finally...

Sen. Musila Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir, for this opportunity. I beg to give notice of the following Motion which is directed to the Ministry or Department of Transport and Infrastructure. The Notice of Motion reads as follows:- THAT, noting with concern the skewed infrastructural development in Kenya particularly in...

Sen. Musila On a point of order, Mr. Speaker, Sir.

Sen. Musila Mr. Speaker, Sir, last year, I had seen the Chair wanting to raise a matter under a Standing Order. I thought after Statements, you would give me an opportunity to do so. Is this the time that I can raise the matter?

Sen. Musila Mr. Speaker, Sir, I stand on a point of order seeking the Ruling of the Chair on a matter concerning the Equalisation Fund. This is not necessarily connected with the point of order that was raised by Sen. (Dr.) Khalwale, but it specifically concerns the Equilasation Fund. As...

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Sen. Musila Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I want to join the Senate leaders of Majority and Minority for supporting this Motion which is very important. This country has of late witnessed unprecedented incidences of insecurity. There seems to be nothing being done to ensure that our citizens are safe. Our...

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Sen. Musila Mr. Speaker, Sir, protect me from the Leader of the Minority because he does not want to allow us to contribute. May 7, 2013 SENATE DEBATES Sen. Musila Mr. Speaker, Sir, the Senator for Marsabit talked about primary school education as the basis for these injustices. If you...

I cannot protect you from your own leader. (Laughter) Sen. Musila Mr. Speaker, Sir, while on that Chair, you are supposed to protect all of us. I was talking about marginalization in education; right from primary education. As we talk about university education, we must also address issues of primary...

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Sen. Musila Order, hon. Senators! Could we hold consultations in an orderly manner, please?

Sen. Musila Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I think I know better. The honorable friend thinks that I do not know. I came to Parliament before him and I know what I am talking about. (Laughter) Yes! Sen. Musila Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I thank my colleague Sen. G.G. Kariuki for...

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Sen. MusilaSecondly, he championed the Education Bill and especially the draft that was not able to go through; the Learners with Disabilities Bill. He was always in consultation with our disability caucuses on the implementation of the Constitution, and he provided guidance whenever we had issues.So, on behalf of the...

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Sen. Musila) :units, these are not units, they are governments. Kenya is divided into two governments, the national Government and the County Governments. Each one of them has distinct roles in this country. So, each one must work harmoniously with each other and one must not undermine the other. We...

devolution knowing very well that the hon. Senators here have some concerns and also those who have contributed have talked about what they think about devolution. I want to lead and appeal to my fellow Senators that this matter of devolution must be approached in a bipartisan manner. This is...

Sen. Musila):courage to do something about it. We are not complaining. We know where we want to take this country, but we cannot do it when you leave the health sector to individuals. My own father would have died a long time ago if I was not a Member of...

Governor was elected and the Senator was elected. How do they expect us to relate with those County Commissioners who were instructed to go and fight those who were not in the Jubilee Coalition?Mr. Speaker, Sir, the National Government Coordination Act has already been violated. The Provincial Administrators have interfered...

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Sen. Musila) : Sen. Musila) :it. I sometimes listen to public officers talking about devolution or county governments as units, these are not units, they are governments. Kenya is divided into two governments, the national Government and the County Governments. Each one of them has distinct roles in this country....

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