Judith Achieng Sijeny

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Sen. Sijeny Mr. Speaker, Sir, I rise to give a Statement that was sought by Sen. Murungi. If it is in order, I can proceed.

Sen. Sijeny Mr. Speaker, Sir, on 12th June, 2014, the Senator for Meru County, Sen. Kiraitu Murungi, requested for a Statement from the Chairperson of the Standing Committee on Roads and Transportation regarding the status of Mikinduri-Maua Road. In the Statement sought, the Senator wished to be informed on the...

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Sen. Sijeny- Hon. Senators, I just want to refresh your memory because some of the petitioners were quite eloquent in their submissions. The Motion was brought here by

On a point of order, Mr. Speaker, Sir. What is it, Sen. Khaniri? I hope it is nothing to do with roads. July 10, 2014 SENATE DEBATES

No, Mr. Speaker, Sir. It has nothing to do with roads. I hate to see Members of this House flouting or violating the Standing Orders that we put in place to guide us on how to conduct ourselves here, particularly if it is done by the senior leadership of this...

Mr. Speaker, Sir, what the Senator for Vihiga County has said is absolutely true, but it was not intentional. We are still in the learning process. I want to take this opportunity to apologize to the Speaker and to this House for breaking Standing Order No.106 (2) .

On a point of order, Mr. Speaker, Sir. Standing Order No.110 (h) says that the conduct is grossly disorderly if the Senator concerned commits any serious breach of these Standing Orders. The Senate Majority Leader has done exactly that and he has not apologized. In any case, under Standing Order...

Mr. Speaker, Sir, he did breach Standing Order No.106 (2) .

He has apologized.

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Sen. Sijeny Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I rise to give a Statement that was requested by the Senator for Murang’a on the escalating bank interest rates. Order, Senators! What did we agree about Tuesday, next week? Was it not about that Statement? ESCALATING BANK INTEREST RATES

Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I rise to give a Statement that was requested by the Senator for Murang’a on the escalating bank interest rates. Order, Senators! What did we agree about Tuesday, next week? Was it not about that Statement?

Mr. Speaker, Sir, it is listed on the Order Paper today. I know it is listed, but I think we had agreed that actually that matter will come up from Tuesday, next week. The issue was canvassed and I agreed. Let us just keep it that way. (Statement deferred) July...

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Sen. Sijeny Mr. Speaker, Sir, regarding inadequate financing when I look at the report or the answer we have been given--- I do not want you to respond. I am just saying add to the issues that you want further investigations. Sen. Sijeny Yes, Mr. Speaker, Sir. That also includes...

Sen. Sijeny Mr. Speaker, Sir, I believe the information is available and the Cabinet Secretary (CS) does not require two weeks. We are prepared to give them another one week. Sen. Sijeny Vice Chairperson? Sen. Sijeny Mr. Speaker, Sir, we will try our best within that one week and we...

Sen. Sijeny I am most obliged, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I know we had already concurred with the Chairperson and the Senator on Item “d” under Statements and also under Item “e”. Of

Mr. Speaker, Sir, it is not correct to say that we had not raised issues of delays in our request for the Statement. My Statement was very clear in part two. I had asked the cost of the project, the contract and the cost of delay in completion. So, it...

Sen. Murungi, you are absolutely right. In fact, if you went further, the Statement is talking about completion and handover date, which should also be related to the cost of the delay. Another issue is the amount allocated to the project in this financial year. You can easily make reference...

No, Mr. Speaker, Sir, you had already dealt with the issue of procedure on statements. Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir.

Yes, Sen. Wetangula? The Senate Minority Leader (

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Sen. SijenyWhat is your point of order, Sen. Wetangula?

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Sen. Sijeny I had not seen him. You can go on. NON-ACCREDITATION OF THE TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY OF MOMBASA BY THE ENGINEERS BOARD OF KENYA

Sen. Sijeny Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, the chairperson is not available today but as the Vice Chairperson of the Committee, I am ready to issue the statement. June 26, 2014 SENATE DEBATES Sen. SijenyGo on and give the statement. Which one are you giving now? There are two statements for...

Sen. Sijeny Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, on 12th June, 2014, the Senator for Meru County, Sen. Murungi, requested a statement from the Chairperson of the Standing Committee on Roads and Transportation regarding the status of Mikinduri-Maua Road. In the statement sought, the Senator wished to be informed of the following:-

Sen. Sijeny Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I apologise for the anomaly. Our committee clerk is out of the country and he had asked his associate to stand in for him. I think that is where there was a communication breakdown. Had I known, I would have made sure he had...

Sen. Sijeny Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I do not have a problem. I will be happy for him to grill me on my birthday. 1st July, 2014 is my birthday. That may preempt the other Senators who may have wanted to react to your statement. Sen. Sijeny That is in...

Sen. Sijeny Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I have served him before credible witnesses. Before you issue the second Statement to Sen. Murungi – because I do not want the same thing to happen – have you given him a copy of the other Statement? I am talking about the second...

Sen. Sijeny Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, since I have not read this one, can it come for reading then? I know and that is why I am saying that instead of issuing it now, you will issue it on 8th July, 2014, at the same time that you will be...

Sen. Sijeny Yes, Sen. Murkomen? Sen. Sijeny Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, it is a further point of order. Then I do not need an explanation. My mind is very clear on this issue. Sen. SijenyMr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, whereas I agree with the Senate Minority Leader in so far as...

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me, that is a very clear situation indeed. That has been my stand and my ruling; and that is my ruling again for the avoidance of doubt.Yes, Sen. (Dr.) Machage?

Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, as we appreciate the clarity with which you have ruled on this matter, not once, but severally, would I be in order, therefore, to request that you clarify on the issue of Sen. Mugo and Sen. Sijeny today? One, do you have any information from the...

If there is no permission or order that any of them represents the Senator, then rule them out of order and punish them. (Laughter)

Yes, Sen. Wetangula? The Senate Minority Leader (

Sen. Sijeny Did you call him a professor? Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, he looks like one and has not resented my calling him so. Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, I want to address only one aspect of this very important Bill; that is, the Act that develops the structures of the...

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Sen. Sijeny Mr. Speaker, Sir, on 6th March, 2014, Sen. Mshenga Mvita requested for a Statement from the Chairperson of the Standing Committee on Roads and Transportation regarding the construction of seawalls and jetties along the coastal areas. Mr. Speaker, Sir, in the Statement sought, the Senator wished to be...

Sen. Sijeny Mr. Speaker, Sir, regarding concerns raised by Sen. Billow, I would request for more time so that I give a comprehensive report. Mr. Speaker, Sir, regarding what Sen. Hassan has stated, that also will come with the response to the request by Sen. Mvita. This is because we...

Sen. Sijeny Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, for giving me a chance to contribute to this wonderful Motion. I wish to congratulate Sen. Martha Wangari for coming up with this Bill timeously. This is the right time to start correcting and putting our Houses in order. This just confirms...

Sen. Sijeny Thank you, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir for giving me a chance to contribute to this wonderful Motion. This is a time when the country is grappling with major insecurity which is taking a toll on our lives, properties and the economy. I would like to thank the Mover...

Sen. Sijeny Thank you, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, for giving me the chance to second this Motion. This is, indeed, a very considerate and sensitive Motion. It is no wonder that it has been moved by a lady Senator who knows the importance of caring for the interests of children...

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Sen. Sijeny(Applause) June 4, 2014 SENATE DEBATES Sen. Sijeny Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. Listening to what my colleagues have made by way of contribution, I realize indeed that two heads are better than one. There are many things which were never in my mind when I was making...

Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I would like to thank the Mover of this Bill. I am happy that it will still go through the Committee Stage because there is a lot that we need to harmonize. For the short time that we have been here, it has been a learning...