Judith Achieng Sijeny

Sen. Sijeny On a point of order, Mr. Speaker, Sir. We are discussing a very serious issue. In my estimation, it is wrong to polarize a country along party lines because you claim to be a Government in waiting. Let us look at this list logically because we are misleading...

On a point of order, Mr. Speaker, Sir. We are one nation and one country. The greatest purpose of devolution was to bring equity. The point that is being canvassed is important. However, it is important for the public that we represent to know the truth. Sen. (Dr.) Khalwale has...

Mr. Speaker, Sir, I want to appeal to you to prevail upon Senators, at least on matters of equity, to speak for themselves. If Murang’a County has got only five schools waiting for power, they have every reason to congratulate the Jubilee Government. However, if Kakamega County has got 58...

Mr. Speaker, Sir, by all means the Senators of Murang’a and Kiambu should speak for themselves. Since your need is only two and five schools, leave the Senator for Kakamega County to use all means possible to remind the Jubilee Government that we pay taxes. By the way, we do...

On a point of order, Mr. Speaker, Sir. We are discussing a very serious issue. In my estimation, it is wrong to polarize a country along party lines because you claim to be a Government in waiting. Let us look at this list logically because we are misleading the people...

Sen. Sijeny Thank you, Sen. Lesuuda. Sen. (Prof.) Lesan, you will have the last intervention.

Mr. Speaker, Sir, the particular responsibility I hold in this matter is, to first, welcome Precious Blood Riruta. It was the school behind the back exit of my former school; that is Lenana High School. We would pass by Riruta commonly refered to as “Rirush” and sneak to the girls...

Sen. Sijeny Mr. Speaker, Sir, I request for two weeks to provide an answer to the request.

Sen. Sijeny Mr. Speaker, Sir, I also wish to seek further information on the statement. Out of these promotions, how many are women.

Sen. Sijeny Mr. Speaker, Sir, on Wednesday, 8th June, 2016, Sen. Karaba requested for a statement from the Chairperson of the Standing Committee on Roads and Transpiration on the Makutano-Ngurubani-Kimbimbi-Samson Corner Road as follows:-

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Sen. Sijeny What is it, Sen. Wangari?

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Sen. Sijeny There being no other interest to contribute to this matter, may the Mover reply. Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, I beg to move and request under Standing Orders No. 54 (3) that you direct that the putting of the Question be deferred to tomorrow. Sen. Sijeny political party, but...

Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, thank you for giving me this chance. I rise to support this Bill for the following reasons. First, this is something that the Senate Minority Leader alluded to in his long speech, though he contradicted himself by appearing to push the case for what I will...

get people to shout the most and pull down your opponent’s posters and such like things.These are not things that women particularly excel in yet we know that the determinant of who finally gets elected is substance of the quality of the human being that they are and what they...

Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, I rise to make my contribution to this Bill. I would like to repeat my previous statements with regard to the work that we are doing as the Senate vis-à-vis what is happening at the National Assembly. This Bill was developed recently yet a similar Bill...

detriment.Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, when I read this Bill, the question in my mind is whether we are making any progress as a country on what the drafters of the Constitution wanted, in terms of how political parties should operate under Article 92. I have no doubt in my mind...

On a point of order, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir. I really do not wish to interrupt Sen. Mutula Kilonzo Jnr. because he always makes a lot of sense. However, would he point out which specific constitutional clause is being violated as he alleges?

Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, the late Hon. Seroney was famous for saying that “you do not need to substantiate the obvious.” The obvious thing under this Constitution under Article 1 in terms of representation and the spirit under Articles 91 and 92 and the chapter on Elections, is that the...

Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, no. I am not reading a specific clause. However, I have just said that the spirit under Articles 91 and 92 of the political parties is the consent that we have been given by the voters. When we change that consent, just like a normal client-advocate...

81(b) of the Constitution is very clear. It reads:-“The electoral system shall comply with the following principles:

On a point of order, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir. Sen. Mutula Kilonzo Jnr. should have cared to read the Political Parties Act as it is. Does he have a quarrel with the amendments or the Act as it is? The issues he is raising are in the Act as it...

Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, I am quarreling with the amendment that suggests that upon the merger of the political parties, the member who has defected shall be deemed to be a member of that new political party. (Sen. Murkomen spoke off-record)

I have no objection with Clause 8, which states that members have an option of not going. I am not speaking of us; this is the political class deciding the bed they want to jump in. I am talking about the people who elected the Members and the benefit that...

Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, thank you, for giving me an opportunity to contribute to this amendment. It is not long when we passed certain amendments to this Act. At that time, we were redefining the threshold for funding of political parties. What surprises me is that when you look at...

the political field, we know that our brothers within the Jubilee Coalition wish to merge. A merger of political parties is envisaged in the existing Act and it is something proper. The existing Act only provides security for Members of Parliament and Members of County Assemblies (MCAs). To me, this...

this House.Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, my final comment - so that I can allow the Mover to comment on this - is on the process of consultation before merger. The Act is fairly docile on that. It says that parties can merge in accordance with their constitutions. Do we confirm...

There being no other interest to contribute to this matter, may the Mover reply. Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, I beg to move and request under Standing Orders No. 54 (3) that you direct that the putting of the Question be deferred to tomorrow.

I so direct. (Putting of the Question on the Bill deferred) Hon. Senators, we have to defer Order Nos.18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, and 25 because the Movers are not in the House. Second Readings THE NATURAL RESOURCES (CLASSES OF TRANSACTIONS SUBJECT TO RATIFICATION) BILL (NATIONAL ASSEMBLY BILL...

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Sen. Sijeny Vice Chairperson. Sen. Sijeny Mr. Speaker, Sir, this week. It is so ordered. Two weeks, but if you get the answer within one week, the House will appreciate. Let us get Statement (e) . POWER FAILURE IN POKOT NORTH SUB-COUNTY

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Mr. Speaker, Sir, the Statement is not ready, but will be ready by Thursday, next week. It is so ordered, since Sen. Lonyangapuo had also stepped out. Which day of next week?

Sen. Sijeny Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, nothing. I was trying to digest your statement, what were you saying.

Sen. Sijeny Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I would like to add my voice in welcoming my learned friends. I urge them to learn and understand clearly what they are doing, because they are the future leaders of this nation and the country depends on them. Thank you very much. (Sen....

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Sen. Sijeny Madam Temporary Speaker, I rise to support this amendment Bill. I would like to echo the spirit in which the Senator for Mombasa County, Sen. Hassan, expressed himself. It is common knowledge that the only sector that Kenya is known for internationally is the sports sector. especially athletics....

Sen. Sijeny Madam Temporary Speaker, at the Committee Stage we should examine how to strengthen the Tribunal by clarifying the procedures that it will use so that justice is not only done but seen to be done, especially with regard to serious allegations on doping which might not be properly...

Sen. Sijeny Mr. Speaker, Sir, we will provide the Statement within two weeks.

Sen. Sijeny Mr. Speaker, Sir, I will convey the request, but I think the time is too short. The issues will be answered, if possible. But if they will not be addressed, I will seek for at least two weeks. The Cabinet Secretary could highlight some of the issues when...

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Sen. Sijeny Mr. Speaker, Sir, we have several cases in Nairobi. Some parents to young men and women get married and live in Nairobi slums and so, they do not have IDs. When I was going round in Kariobangi and Mathare during the Okoa Kenya Initiative, I saw many ladies...

Sen. Sijenytold me that; My son, you are giving Mzee very good support and service.I personally visited her twice to see her and say pole when she was in Nairobi Hospital the last time before she proceeded to London. This country has lost a lady who espoused very strong family...

Sen. Sijeny Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, I join my colleagues in sending very sincere condolences on behalf of myself, my family and also the people of Kitui County to the family of the former President, hon. Kibaki. I worked very closely with the family during my tenure as the Provincial...

Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, I too would like to send my condolences- --. (Loud consultations)

I would like to send my condolences to the family of hon. Kibaki. I grew up with him. For me, it is a personal loss. I know the feeling which Judy, Jimmy, David, Tony and hon. Kibaki are going through right now. Our prayers and thoughts go out to hon....

Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, I join my colleagues in sending very sincere condolences on behalf of myself, my family and also the people of Kitui County to the family of the former President, hon. Kibaki. I worked very closely with the family during my tenure as the Provincial Commissioner (PC)...

President of this country. I am sure his success must have been as a result of this strong lady. We all know that President Kibaki, as of now, stands as one of the most outstanding presidents that this country has ever had. Behind every successful man, there is a successful...

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Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, thank you for giving me this chance to also pass my condolences, on my behalf and that of the people of Kericho County, to the family of retired President Mwai Kibaki following the passing on of his dear wife and mother to his children.It is a...

Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, on my own behalf, my family and the youth that I represent in this country together with Likuyani Constituency in Kakamega County, I pass my dear condolences to the family of Mama Lucy Kibaki. We remember her for the virtues of leadership and commitment that she...

Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir. I want to join my colleagues in conveying my sincere condolences to the family and friends of the former President Mwai Kibaki. Today, we are paying tribute to Mama Lucy Kibaki and, as a woman, I would like to pass condolences from all the women of...

reminds us of the fact that as we talk about this; what legacy would you want to leave behind so that when your time is up and others will be seated in this room, or Kenyans will be paying their tribute on social media and other fora, what will they...

Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, I would also like to pay my tribute to Mama Lucy Kibaki. Since they are in pain, allow me to send special condolences to the two people in the family who know me, that is, Mzee Mwai Kibaki and his son Jimmy Kibaki. Mr. Temporary Speaker,...

Fair words in giving condolences, I could not stop you because that was what was in your mind.

Sen. Sijeny Hon. Senators, it is now 6.30 p.m. It is time to adjourn the Senate. Therefore, the Senate stands adjourned until Tuesday, 26th April, 2016 at 2.30 p.m. The Senate rose at 6.30 p.m.

Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, I thank you for this opportunity. I rise to support this Bill because it marks an important step in the journey that this country has travelled. For the third year, we are witnessing the sharing of revenue between the national Government and county governments. The issue...

there is more corruption at the national Government level is not good. I can only urge the National Assembly that oversights the national Government to up their game and increase their vigilance on national government agencies. For us in the Senate, our mandate is on the counties and we are...

I now call upon the Mover to reply.

Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, I take this opportunity to thank all the Members who have contributed to this Bill and those who have expressed their support. This is an important Bill that reflects that the Senate has consistently ensured that revenues to county governments have been enhanced, on yearly basis,...

I defer the putting of the Question to next week, Tuesday, 26th April 2016. (Putting of the Question on the Bill deferred) ADJOURNMENT

Hon. Senators, it is now 6.30 p.m. It is time to adjourn the Senate. Therefore, the Senate stands adjourned until Tuesday, 26th April, 2016 at 2.30 p.m. The Senate rose at 6.30 p.m.

Sen. Sijeny No, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. (Sen. Murungi was applauded as he entered the Chamber) Order, Senators! Please take your seat. There being no other hon. Senator seeking the Floor, I will put the question. (Question put and agreed to) Next order!

Sen Sijenyelsewhere, we have to pass this Bill as soon as possible.Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, history repeats itself. In l945, Mr. Lee Evans was the best in 400 meters, but Hitler could not allow that to happen. When he realized that it was a black American, he refused to hand...

Sen Sijeny Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, I was almost tempted to contribute from the Speaker’s microphone.

Sen Sijeny Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, I rise to support this Bill. I take this opportunity to congratulate the leadership of this House led by Sen. (Prof.) Kindiki and the Senate Deputy Majority Leader, Sen. Murkomen, for ensuring that this Bill found its way here in the Senate. For a...

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