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Sen. Obure Mr. Speaker, Sir, the Ministry gave an undertaking that they would give us a written response in two weeks which expire today. So far, we have not received that Statement. We hope that it will be delivered before the end of the day.

Sen. Obure Mr. Speaker, Sir, we have asked our clerk to follow up and ensure the Statement is obtained.

Sen. Obure Mr. Speaker, Sir, we are aware of those provisions. We will not shy away from invoking them at the right time. However, I think it is premature at the moment, given the fact that the Ministry gave this undertaking. The letter is right here. We are confident that...

Sen. Obure Yes, Mr. Speaker, Sir. However, he has not explained why they are not ready, given the fact that they gave an undertaking to provide the response today.

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Sen. Obure(Laughter)Thank you.

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It is so ordered. February 24, 2016 SENATE DEBATES CONTRAVENTION OF THE CONSTITUTION BY CBK GOVERNOR ON CURRENCY PORTRAITS

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Sen. Obure Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. First of all, I want to appreciate the work of Sen. Murkomen in representing the country at the African Union Parliament. I also appreciate the choice of Sen. Billow, an outstanding son of this country of whom we are all proud. We have...

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Sen. Obure Madam, Temporary Chairperson, I beg to move:- THAT, Clause 21 of the Bill be amended in sub-clause (2) by-

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Sen. Obure Mr. Speaker, Sir, I rise pursuant to Standing Order No.45 (2) (b) to seek a Statement from the Chairperson of the Standing Committee on Finance, Commerce and Budget on the delay by the National Treasury in disbursement of funds to county governments. In the Statement, the Chairperson should:-...

Sen. Obure I am sorry about the state of my voice because I am a bit unwell. Mr. Speaker, Sir, first of all, I like what the Senate Minority Leader said about the quality of debate and laws that we make in this House and I support the quality. Mr....

I am sorry about the state of my voice because I am a bit unwell. Mr. Speaker, Sir, first of all, I like what the Senate Minority Leader said about the quality of debate and laws that we make in this House and I support the quality. Mr. Speaker, Sir,...

because they had given their views through their memorandum, which we still have. They did not attend. I, personally, was not happy that they did not attend although they were invited. All the other stakeholders including Senators attended and we made a lot of changes in order to principally make...

Mr. Speaker, Sir, I remember where she sits. We did not stop the ball there. I felt that we still needed the Council of Governors (CoG) . I reached out to them and the Chairman of the water sector in the Council of Governors (CoG) made appointments to come and...

On a point of order, Mr. Speaker, Sir. After listening to the Senate Minority Leader and his reasons for wanting the Bill deferred, and also having listened to the Chairperson of the Committee, I am convinced that they both have material and reasons for their decisions. However, I would want...

may be, only this week so that the Senate Minority Leader may relook into it and be convinced that the inclusion of governors’ recommendations has been made, and then next week, we will not entertain any other points of order to hinder the progress on this Bill? (Laughter) February 16,...

I am just giving you the option available, Senate Minority Leader. I am not going to entertain you interjecting when I am speaking. You are either the Senate Minority Leader or the Speaker. You cannot be both. (Loud consultations) THE EMPLOYMENT (AMENDMENT) BILL ( SENATE BILL NO.1 OF 2015) COMMITTEE...

Sen. ObureThe Temporary Chairperson (Sen. Mositet): There is no amendment to this clause. Therefore, we will vote on it at the end.

Sen. Obure I am sorry about the state of my voice because I am a bit unwell. Mr. Speaker, Sir, first of all, I like what the Senate Minority Leader said about the quality of debate and laws that we make in this House and I support the quality. Mr....

I am sorry about the state of my voice because I am a bit unwell. Mr. Speaker, Sir, first of all, I like what the Senate Minority Leader said about the quality of debate and laws that we make in this House and I support the quality. Mr. Speaker, Sir,...

because they had given their views through their memorandum, which we still have. They did not attend. I, personally, was not happy that they did not attend although they were invited. All the other stakeholders including Senators attended and we made a lot of changes in order to principally make...

Mr. Speaker, Sir, I remember where she sits. We did not stop the ball there. I felt that we still needed the Council of Governors (CoG) . I reached out to them and the Chairman of the water sector in the Council of Governors (CoG) made appointments to come and...

On a point of order, Mr. Speaker, Sir. After listening to the Senate Minority Leader and his reasons for wanting the Bill deferred, and also having listened to the Chairperson of the Committee, I am convinced that they both have material and reasons for their decisions. However, I would want...

may be, only this week so that the Senate Minority Leader may relook into it and be convinced that the inclusion of governors’ recommendations has been made, and then next week, we will not entertain any other points of order to hinder the progress on this Bill? (Laughter) February 16,...

I am just giving you the option available, Senate Minority Leader. I am not going to entertain you interjecting when I am speaking. You are either the Senate Minority Leader or the Speaker. You cannot be both. (Loud consultations) THE EMPLOYMENT (AMENDMENT) BILL ( SENATE BILL NO.1 OF 2015) COMMITTEE...

Sen. ObureThe Temporary Chairperson (Sen. Mositet): There is no amendment to this clause. Therefore, we will vote on it at the end.

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Sen. Obure Mr. Speaker, Sir, I also rise to seek information, now that information is being sought from the Governor of the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) about what is happening regarding the printing of new notes. I have been trying to access new notes for the past three months....

Sen. Obure I thought when you have an interest, you will ensure your Committee fast-tracks it? Mr. Speaker, Sir, I feared conflict of interest. In that case, with your permission, I will communicate within the hour from now. I anticipate that this question could be answered within three weeks, because...

Sen. Obure Nidhamu, Sen. Bule. Huu ni wakati wa kuuliza maswali.

Sen. Obure Order, Senate Majority Leader! You had already explained. Mr. Speaker, Sir, I beg to second. February 10, 2016 SENATE DEBATES Sen. Obure[The Speaker (Hon. Ethuro) left the Chair] [The Deputy Speaker (Sen. Kembi-Gitura) took the Chair]

Where is the Chairperson, Vice Chairperson or any Member of the Committee? Proceed, Sen. Ntutu.

Mr. Speaker, Sir, we will respond in two weeks’ time.

That is the end of Statements. Next Order! PROCEDURAL MOTIONS LIMITATION OF DEBATE ON MOTIONS

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Sen. Obure On a point of order, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir. Part of my real intent of seeking the statement last week is because I was conscious of the last point that Sen. (Dr.) Khalwale made, particularly the FKF elections that are to be held next week. Therefore, that is...

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Sen. Obure I am changing my mind because the concession in--- December 3, 2015 SENATEDEBATES Sen. Obure One day to interview the Senate Minority Leader then we come for a Special Sitting. The Temporary Chairperson (Sen. Ongoro) : No problem. When do you want to interview him? How many weeks?...

Sen. Obure Here is the Statement of the non-payment of teacher’s September salaries ---