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Sen. Sang Mr. Speaker, Sir, I wish to associate myself with the comments and concerns raised by my colleagues in this House. We hope and we have always known that the security of Members of Parliament is a responsibility of the Parliamentary Service Commission. Are the police officers who are...

Sen. Sang On a point of order, Mr. Speaker, Sir. We know very well that Sen. Hassan Omar is the Secretary General of Wiper Party. Is he in order to give us a lecture on Ford Kenya when we know that it has two factions? Yesterday, when the other candidate...

Sen. Sangback on the 4th January, 2016 or whatever day we will come back here.What he is doing, in a circumvent way, is trying to pre-empt debate, which is against our own Standing Orders. I think we are consuming an unnecessarily long period of time after your ruling on time....

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Sen. Sang Mr. Speaker, Sir, maybe I used the word “bitches” but I meant one Hon. Millie Odhiambo who has been all over social media stating that she is a fan of sex. So she is a bitch. Order, Senator. You are making it even worse because before, there were...

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Sen. Sangrepresented in this House by a Senator on my party. Kakamega is represented in this House by my Deputy Party Leader, the distinguished, Sen. (Dr.) Khalwale.I encourage the delegations to engage with the committees of this House and learn as much as they possibly can. More particularly, I encourage...

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Sen. SangSenate and that King whose palace was attacked had a Senator, then the House of reflection would have told the national Government that it is not a threat, it is just a King with excited agitating security guard. I am privileged you, my colleagues Senators and I , that...

Sen. Sang Yes, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir. Sen. Sang Legislation rubbished and annulled in entirety the regulations that we worked together to develop.We initially had these regulations under the Public Finance and Management Act (PFMA) but they told us that it was not the right way. Then, we had different...

On a point of information, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir.

Sen. Sang, do you accept to be informed? Sen. Sang Yes, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir.

Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, it is true we were all very disappointed when this House passed the Sang Bill establishing the County Development Boards across all the counties. That Bill was passed in the National Assembly too and assented to by the President. However, these rogue governors ganged up and...

Sen. Sanginitial 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, what we have now is merely a procedural struggle of how the Senate will access...

There is a Swahili saying which I will remind the Members. It says “Usikate kanzu kabla mtoto hajazaliwa.” Tafakari.

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 it in...

Sen. Sang Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, I was about to withdraw my generosity because he went beyond the limit. I want to appeal to the Senate Majority Leader and the Senate Minority Leader to consult each other when it comes to nominating Members to serve in committees. We are not...

You are talking to me and not Sen. (Dr.) G.G. Kariuki. On a point of information, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir.

I think you better give me the information.

Do you accept to be informed or you were coerced to accept?

Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, I accept. He is a senior Member. Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, I want to inform the distinguished Senator for Laikipia, Sen. (Dr.) G.G Kariuki, that the point he is making is okay. We removed the Senator for Nairobi because even if we retained his name, he...

You are again anticipating debate. You are out of order. Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, there will be no further debate on this. Very well. Continue, Sen. (Dr) .

Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, I was about to withdraw my generosity because he went beyond the limit. I want to appeal to the Senate Majority Leader and the Senate Minority Leader to consult each other when it comes to nominating Members to serve in committees. We are not here to...

Hon. Senators, it is now time to interrupt the proceedings of the Senate. The Senate, therefore, stands adjourned until tomorrow, Wednesday, 30th November, 2016, at 2.30 p.m.The Senate rose at 6.30 p.m.

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

Sen. Sang Mr. Speaker, Sir, you will recall that yesterday, this Statement could not be issued because the response by the Chairperson had one or two pages missing and I have not been served with a copy of the same. I request that we proceed to the other statements so...

Sen. Sang Mr. Speaker, Sir, it is very tragic when Government officers mandated to protect the lives of Kenyans bring such kind of a statement that seems to give a narration of a video of some sort. We are talking about the loss of life. The Vice- Chairperson or the...

Sen. Sang Mr. Speaker, Sir, the Vice Chairperson told us that during interrogation, the motorcyclist escaped but returned to the police station the following day to record a statement. At the point of interrogation, that means if you are already determined that this is the suspect. How does the motorcyclist...

Sen. Sang Mr. Speaker, Sir, the Statement was due two weeks ago. You realise that we have not received the response. However, in terms of progress, the statement sought by Sen. Wangari, though directed to our Committee, the matter also involves the Committee on National Security and Foreign Relations because...

Sen. Sang Mr. Speaker, Sir, I beg to move the following Motion: THAT, the Amendments by the National Assembly to the Statute Law Miscellaneous (Amendment) Bill (Senate Bill No.6 of 2014) be now considered. Thank you for that communication that you have given. The Statute Law Miscellaneous (Amendment) Bill (Senate...

Sen. Sang Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, if you allow me, I can change my mind in terms of who will second the Motion.

Sen. Sang Yes, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. I moved the Motion that the amendments to the National Assembly Statute Law (Miscellaneous Amendments) Bill (Senate Bill No. 6 of 2014) be now considered. I now ask Sen. (Dr.) Khalwale to second.

Sen. Sang On a point of order, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. Is Sen. Wako in order to champion the rejection of his own Motion?

Sen. Sang Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I thank my colleagues for those wonderful and insightful contributions to this Motion. I therefore, beg to move.

Sen. Sang Mr. Speaker, Sir, looking at the Communication that you made, I have no doubt that my Committee will not take more than three days to report to this House. The Standing Order No.215 indicates this must be done within 21 days. I am sure by Tuesday next week,...

Sen. Sang On a point of information, Mr. Speaker, Sir. It is not just about the billboards, we see adverts by governors telling owners of properties in counties that they have provided a waiver as governors. How is it possible that a governor can provide a waiver for payment of...

Sen. Sang Mr. Speaker, Sir, I was informed of the unfortunate situation where some pages of the statement are missing. I hope it was not an attempt to scuttle the issuance of that statement. Order, Sen. Sang! That statement (a) will be issued tomorrow afternoon. (Statement deferred) COLLAPSE OF A...

Sen. Sang Mr. Speaker, Sir, this problem in Kericho County goes all the way to Nandi County, and I believe a number of the counties have the same problem. As a rider, could the Chairperson indicate all the gazetted check points with regard to Nandi County? Chair! The Senate Majority...

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Sen. Sang Mr. Speaker, Sir, a little while ago I saw my Chairperson here. I am sure he has the Statement. Kindly give him a little time to consult and report back to the House. (Sen. Kivuti entered the House without bowing to the Chair and assumed his seat) (Laughter)

Mr. Speaker, Sir, a little while ago I saw my Chairperson here. I am sure he has the Statement. Kindly give him a little time to consult and report back to the House. (Sen. Kivuti entered the House without bowing to the Chair and assumed his seat) (Laughter) November 22,...

Order, Chairperson! You do not just sneak into the House and assume your seat and keep quiet as if nothing has happened.Chairperson, Standing Committee on Lands and Natural Resources, Sen. Kivuti, do you have a response?

Yes, Mr. Speaker, Sir.

Hon. Kiptanui Thank you, Hon. Speaker. I beg to lay the following Papers on the Table of the House today: The Report of the Departmental Committee on Energy, Communication and Information on:

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Sen. Sang Next Order! PROGRESS REPORTED THE COUNTY STATUTORY INSTRUMENTS BILL (SENATE BILL NO.10 OF 2015)

Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, I beg to report that a Committee of the Whole has considered The County Statutory Instruments Bill (Senate Bill No.10 of 2015) and seeks leave to sit again tomorrow. Sen. Sang Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, I beg to move that the House do agree with the...

Next Order! COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

Sen. Sang Mr. Temporary Chairperson, Sir, it should be noted that Sen. Madzayo is getting agitated because as a former and retired judge, he is used to giving rulings the way the Chair gave and there should be no more comments after the ruling. The person who has to be...

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Sen. Sang On a point of order, Mr. Speaker, Sir. Some four months ago, I sought a statement in this House from the Chairperson of the Committee on National Security and Foreign Relations regarding an incident where one of the residents of Nandi County from Bonchoge area was shot dead...

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Sen. Sang - THAT, the First Schedule to the Bill be amended in the heading by deleting the words “SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC” and substituting therefor the words November, 15 2016 SENATE DEBATES Sen. Sang

Sen. SangNovember, 15 2016 SENATE DEBATES - THAT, the First Schedule to the Bill be amended in the heading by deleting the words “SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC” and substituting therefor the words “ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL”. November, 15 2016 SENATE DEBATES Sen. Sang[The Temporary Speaker (Sen. Mositet) in the Chair] - THAT,...

- THAT, the title to the Bill be amended by deleting the word “and” appearing immediately after the word “Human Dignity” and substituting thereof the word “in”. November, 15 2016 SENATE DEBATES Sen. Sang

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Sen. Sang) : Sen. Sang) :[The Temporary Speaker (Sen. Mositet) left the Chair] November, 15 2016 SENATE DEBATES

On a point of order, Mr. Temporary Chairman, Sir. I sympathize with the position of Sen. Chelule. You have said that Sen. Godliver Omondi has excused herself, but is it in order for Sen. Njoroge, who has been vocal on all other matters, to be absent when the most important...

Mr. Temporary Chairman, Sir, I wish to inform the House that the two Senators living with disabilities have actively participated in my Committee and are fully aware of the amendments that have been moved today. The Temporary Chairperson ( Sen. Sang) :November, 15 2016 SENATE DEBATES Very well. Proceed.

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Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, I beg to move that the House do agree with the Committee in the said report. Sen. Murkomen seconded. (Question proposed) November, 15 2016 SENATE DEBATES COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE [The Temporary Speaker (Sen. Mositet) left the Chair] IN THE COMMITTEE [The Temporary Chairperson (Sen. Sang)...

Sen. Sang) : Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, I beg to move that the House do agree with the Committee of the Whole in the said report. Division will be at the end. Clause 7

Sen. Sang Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, I beg to support this very important Bill. This country has a new Constitution. The provisions of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 are well thought out. This country adopted the Constitution after a long process of negotiations. It is unfortunate that we have institutions...

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Sen. Sang On a point of order, Mr. Speaker, Sir. Could the Chairperson confirm that that response by the said auditor was not also induced? He could have been threated not to give information that he is under threat. It is possible that the said auditor, having been threatened and...

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Sen. Sang Mr. Speaker, Sir, I wish to join you and the Members of this House in welcoming the delegation from Nandi. I am excited that the MCAs, who are Members of the Committee on Land and Natural Resources in the county assembly found it fit, in their wisdom, to...

Sen. Sang Mr. Speaker, Sir, I now understand why this statement had to take over two months for us to get a response from the Minister. If you look at the statement that I sought, they were very clear questions. For the Ministry to have taken this long, I now...

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Sen. Sang Since the Mover of the Bill is not around, I will put the question. November, 2 2016 SENATE DEBATES November, 2 2016 SENATE DEBATES November, 2 2016 SENATE DEBATES

Sen. Sang On a point of order, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir. Did you hear the distinguished Senator for Mombasa say that there are only 47 Senators in this august House? Is he in order when we know we are 67 Senators and the Speaker, making 68? November, 2 2016 SENATE...