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Sen. Hassan Mr. Speaker, Sir, it is my honour and pleasure to introduce to you the new Senator-Elect for Makueni County, the hon. Mutula Kilonzo Junior.

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Sen. Hassanthat given what exists in the Constitution, now the Parliament of the Republic of Kenya is prepared to give further powers to this Commission. Let me just read these further powers, because it has occurred to some people that apparently, the Tenth Parliament erred in providing these further powers...

Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I concur with your ruling.

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Sen. Hassan Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, it is the responsibility of this Senate to facilitate county governments in the execution of their mandate. With that specific caveat that my colleagues before me have mentioned, we are left with little choice but to ensure that the County Allocation of Revenue Bill...

Sen. Hassan Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, therefore, we want to ensure that we devolve--- I can see some of my colleagues are murmuring. The reason countries in the west are able to transit from one Prime Minister to another or from one President to another smoothly is because there are...

Sen. Hassan Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, we must ensure that whichever institution that has a commercial implication to a county, that is the citadel of the economic prowess of that area, it must also bear the face of that area in many material forms. You cannot tell us that there...

Sen. Hassan I did say that, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir.

Sen. Hassan Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I said that---- Let me clarify---

Sen. Hassan Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I said that there are expatriate people---

Sen. Hassan Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, in oratory, you can use metaphors.

Sen. Hassan Sen. Chiaba, you do not even know what you want me to withdraw and apologise!

Sen. Hassan Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I apologise for calling those working in Mombasa and were not born there as expatriates. But I was doing this in the context of a metaphor. I apologise and call them the following term---

Sen. Hassan Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I apologise subsequently for the use of that metaphor “expatriate”.

Sen. Hassan Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I have apologized.

Sen. Hassan Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I withdraw that remark and apologise on the same.

Sen. Hassan Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, we cannot have people doing odd jobs, who are employed in Mombasa for things that even the local community can do. That is what breeds and sows the seeds of discord. The metaphor might have been wrong but the message has been sent, that...

Sen. Hassan Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, just on a light touch regarding what Sen. Karaba has just said, when he interrupted my very eloquent presentation, we are saying these things because this nation eventually must face up to the truth. This is what we used to call memory work in...

Sen. Hassan Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I think that Sen. (Dr.) Khalwale is imputing the far-fetched. In fact, if anything, in this country what will promote cohesion and a sustainable nation is not just hugs and kisses, but equality, equity and social justice. Those are the fundamentals of any tranquil...

Sen. Hassan Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, it is about an opinion and I did make it very clear that we need social justice in this country.

Sen. Hassan Thank you, Sen. Mutahi, for that clarification. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, just to finalize my last minute, we must not disenfranchise counties so much so that they are unable to continue to be productive. Therefore, we must continue to keep them competitive. While others are able to catch...

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Sen. Hassan Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. I also rise to support this Motion. Everything we do in terms of livelihoods, wellbeing and anything that is developmental depends on water. This ranges from building of houses, construction of infrastructure, among other things. During the construction of a building, masons...

Sen. Hassan On a point of order, Mr. Speaker, Sir. Further to that point that has been raised by Sen. Khalwale and Sen. Murkomen, my understanding is that once you are elected as a President or Deputy President, you are called President or Deputy President of the Republic of Kenya...

Sen. Hassan Mr. Speaker, Sir, I will look for a replacement of that particular word, “concoct”, in terms of grammar, so that we can say---

Sen. Hassan He asked me about the word “concoct.”

Sen. Hassan Mr. Speaker, Sir, it was my intention actually to withdraw that particular word, and tell all those who were offended by my statement that it was made in good faith. I, therefore, accordingly apologize for that word. An. hon. Senator: Withdraw first! Sen. Hassan Mr. Speaker, Sir, I...

Sen. Hassan Mr. Speaker, Sir, my request to you is to explore the Question I brought at the onset of the Senate because your ruling must be futuristic and must be able to stand the test of time. There can be a situation where the President or the Executive comes...

Sen. Hassan Madam Temporary Speaker, first and foremost, on my behalf and on behalf of the people of Mombasa County, we want to wish the entire Muslim fraternity here in Kenya and the world over a fruitful Ramadhan. May the Lord count his mercies and forgive our sins. I rise...

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Sen. Hassan Thank you very much, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir. I wish to support the amendment because it is very useful. This is a Motion that will go very far in helping Kenyans live a comfortable life, come up with development and assist, especially the people who are less privileged....

You have to address me as Mr. Speaker. Sen. Hassan I am sorry, Mr. Speaker, Sir for referring to you as a temporary Speaker. I looked behind and saw Mr. Speaker leave. We need to restructure the harambee system in this country. Harambee is a Kenyan phenomenon and a lot...

Bw. Spika wa Muda, nashukuru kwa kunipa nafasi hii ili nichangie Hoja hii. Hoja hii ina uzito mwingi. Katika mchango wangu nitachukua msimamo wa Sen. G.G. Kariuki kuwa Hoja hii ifanyiwe mabadiliko ili ikubaliane na mahitaji ya Wakenya. July 10, 2013 SENATE DEBATES

Ningependa kusema mambo matatu juu ya Hoja hii. Jambo la kwanza ni kuwa mwito wa harambee ni mzuri sana katika nchi hii. Wanasiasa wengi hujihusisha na harambee katika maeneo yao kwa sababu wanataka kuwasaidia watu wao. Orodha yangu inaonyesha kutakuwa na harambee nyingi mwishoni wa wiki hii. Si lazima mimi...

Ni vigumu kupata Sen. G.G. Kariuki anaomba kuwa na harambee ili apate pesa za kwenda hospitali ya M.P Shah kwa siku mbili. Najua hawezi kufanya hivyo. Lakini kuna mtu ambaye amevunjika mguu ambaye anahitaji matibabu katika hospitali hiyo lakini hana pesa.Sisi huchangia pia matanga mtu anapokufa. Kuna msemo wa Kiafrika...

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Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, with those few remarks, I want to request Sen. Joy Gwendo to second the amendment to this Motion.

Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, I beg to second the amendment that Sen. Ong’era has moved. This is because in this House most of the Senators have had the experience of harambees in their areas. So, if we bring Senators from diverse origins, we will have the expertise and experience put...

Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, I beg to support the amendment. Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, given the earlier sentiments expressed by the distinguished Senator for Laikipia, it is only fair that we exclude him from the Committee, although the reasons that he gave for not wanting to serve were far from...

Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, I rise to support this amendment. But I would like to just pass a word of advice to the Committee that will be formed. They need to conduct civic education amongst the people that they will be visiting, so that they do not end up creating...

Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, I also stand to support the amendment. In Kenya, many people have also had a negative view of harambees because of lack of accountability. There are many people who would like to contribute, considering the usefulness of the contributions, especially in harambees. If they knew that...

Thank you very much, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir. I wish to support the amendment because it is very useful. This is a Motion that will go very far in helping Kenyans live a comfortable life, come up with development and assist, especially the people who are less privileged. Mr. Temporary...

I realized that Sen. Sijeny was contributing to the Motion itself, but I allowed her because I think that we are still within the 100 days of the Senate and are all learning. But we are actually discussing the amendment. I realize also that all of you have contributed to...

Thank you very much, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir. Let me, first of all, thank all Senators who have contributed to this Motion. I would just like to make one point very clear; this Motion, in no way, intends to abolish harambees. No! If anything, its intention is to encourage harambees...

from their tax. Because in the west, those people have established foundations where they put part of the profits they make so that those foundations can do philanthropic work. They could as well have waited for the Government to tax their profits so that all the money goes to the...

It is only later when you come back to visit your relatives that the widow comes and says “Oh, you know my son, I have not seen any single cent of that money that was collected.” It is so sad. So, rather than pretend that these things are voluntary, they...

send his children to school. Now, the ten acres is not being used, they are not being productive because they are not investing in the land. There is a certain pride that we have in having ten acres of land. If those ten acres were sold to somebody who can...

Hon. Senators, it is now time to adjourn the Senate. The Senate stands adjourned until tomorrow, Thursday, 11th July, 2013, at 2.30 p.m. The Senate rose at 5.05 p.m.

Sen. Hassan Mr. Speaker, Sir, as you are trying to establish whether Sen. (Dr.) Khalwale has breached the Constitution or not, may I urge that, that would mean then, that Sen. (Dr.) Khalwale cannot hold public office for breach of the Constitution! (Laughter) July 9, 2013 SENATE DEBATES

Sen. Hassan On a point of order, Mr. Speaker, Sir. Where I had been seating, I felt the mood of the House which is that we have to vote for this Motion. The Mover should be called upon to reply. We are in a voting mood.

Sen. Hassan On a point of order, Mr. Speaker, Sir. Considering the mood of the House, could I request that the Mover be called upon to reply?

Sen. Hassan On a point of order, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir.

Sen. Hassan Mr. Speaker, Sir, the other day, we set a new standard that everybody just says “I vote yes as per the Standing Orders.” Can Sen. Kajwang, please, repeat it? (Laughter)

Sen. Hassan Mr. Speaker, Sir, as you are trying to establish whether Sen. (Dr.) Khalwale has breached the Constitution or not, may I urge that, that would mean then, that Sen. (Dr.) Khalwale cannot hold public office for breach of the Constitution! (Laughter) July 9, 2013 SENATE DEBATES

Sen. Hassan On a point of order, Mr. Speaker, Sir. Where I had been seating, I felt the mood of the House which is that we have to vote for this Motion. The Mover should be called upon to reply. We are in a voting mood.

Sen. Hassan On a point of order, Mr. Speaker, Sir. Considering the mood of the House, could I request that the Mover be called upon to reply?

Sen. Hassan On a point of order, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir.

Sen. Hassan Mr. Speaker, Sir, the other day, we set a new standard that everybody just says “I vote yes as per the Standing Orders.” Can Sen. Kajwang, please, repeat it? (Laughter)