Judith Achieng Sijeny

Sen. Sijeny Mr. Speaker, Sir, I request for three weeks because it is quite a comprehensive statement which has been sought. We, as a committee, have summoned the CS for Roads. He was to appear today, but he did not because he is out of the country right now. He...

Sen. Sijeny Mr. Speaker, Sir, in that circumstance, I ask for two weeks. However, if we get it earlier we will convey. The Speaker (Hon. Ethuro) : Under those circumstances, Madam Vice Chairperson, you should have agreed with Sen. Murungi. He is demanding a list which should be in existence....

Sen. Sijenyand the procedures. As raised by Sen. Mutula Kilonzo Jnr., if we do not move fast, by the time we visit any county assembly to investigate anything, we will not get any evidence. We must move fast, visit the counties and interrogate those matters. We should demand for these...

Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I was looking at the law and I am concerned about one little thing. I sit in the sub-Committee of the Committee on Finance, Commerce and Budget that will investigate this matter. What will happen when we start investigating this matter is that somebody will interfere...

Sen. SijenyLodwar Road claiming that it floods when that is not the case and expedite the process in the next six months? Cement is available even in Lokichoggio, leave alone Kitale. You can also get cement in Nanyuki and Isiolo as well. Could the project be expedited for the sake...

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Sen. Sijeny An undertaking has been given. So, I advise you to ensure that you attend the proposed meeting with the CS if it is confirmed so that you can raise those very important issues with him. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I am obliged.

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Sen. Sijeny Madam Temporary Speaker, I support this Bill because the amendment is timely. Article 54 (1) of the Constitution is clear on how our sisters and brothers with special needs are supposed to be incorporated in all sectors and spheres of life in our county. To date, persons with...

Thank you Mr. Temporary Speaker.

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Sen. Sijeny Thank you, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir. I also want to commend the Committee for the good work and Sen. Mbura for presenting this Petition. We have always had many questions as to what really happens to Kenyans, particularly the ladies. I am sure there are also gentlemen somewhere...

Sen. Sijeny Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, I rise under Standing Order No.45 (2) (b) to seek a Ministerial Statement from the Chairperson of the Standing Committee on Finance, Commerce and Budget. The Chairperson should:-

Are you seeking a Statement from the Chair? Kindly reframe your request because what you are giving her is a duty to perform which might not be easy. What do you want her to answer to this House? Sen. Sijeny Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, I want the Chairperson to include...

Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, I know this is a very serious issue because it is a matter that affects the whole country. I request Sen. Hassan to give us about two weeks to respond to that. However, we could ride on an opportunity tomorrow morning when we will be meeting...

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Sen. Sijeny Thank you Mr. Speaker, Sir. I wish to congratulate Sen. Billow for having been nominated by the Jubilee Coalition but I would say that it is good and bad for us that he is going. It is good for the country because we know we have a very...

Sen. Sijeny Two weeks is okay, Mr. Speaker, Sir.

Sen. Sijeny Most obliged, Mr. Speaker, Sir.

Sen. Sijeny Mr. Speaker, Sir, I also undertake on behalf of the chairperson of the Standing Committee on Legal Affairs and Human Rightsto respond to the Statement in two weeks.

Sen. Sijeny Mr. Speaker, Sir, I will give the answer after two weeks.

Sen. Sijeny Mr. Speaker, Sir, I request for two weeks, but if we get a response in a week’s time we will report.

Sen. Sijeny Mr. Speaker, Sir, I am guided. I will try my best to give a response within one week.

Sen. Sijeny Thank you Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, for giving me the opportunity to contribute to this Motion. The Senate is the mother of the county and should deal with all issues related to the counties. That oversight role is done adequately through these committees. I am aware that the...

Sen. Sijenyequal benefit of the law.”Looking at that provision alone, you will find that in parliamentary representation, the female gender does not measure up to the equality as the male gender.“(2) Equality includes the full and equal enjoyment of all rights and fundamental freedoms. February 10, 2016 SENATE DEBATES Sen....

February 10, 2016 SENATE DEBATES

equal benefit of the law.”Looking at that provision alone, you will find that in parliamentary representation, the female gender does not measure up to the equality as the male gender.“(2) Equality includes the full and equal enjoyment of all rights and fundamental freedoms. February 10, 2016 SENATE DEBATES

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Sen. Sijeny Mr. Speaker, Sir, I apologise to the Chair and the House for coming in late. I know two of the statements to be issued were sought by me. I am aware that you have directed that one of the statements be issued next week on Tuesday and I...

Sen. Sijeny Mr. Speaker, Sir, I was informed by the Committee clerk that the statement is ready, but it had not been signed by the Cabinet Secretary (CS) . The clerk was looking for the Principal Secretary (PS) to sign it. Up to now, it has not been signed. I...

Sen. SijenyNovember 19, 2015 SENATEDEBATES

Sen. Sijeny Mr. Speaker, Sir, I need some clarification because the statement that was sought earlier on and I have a response to, was on the status of the construction of the Kakamega-Webuye Road and not as it appears on the Order Paper: “Status of the Construction of the Roads...

Sen. Sijeny Mr. Speaker, Sir, my statement reads, “Status of the construction of Kakameg-Webuye Road.”

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Sen. SijenyNovember 18, 2015 SENATEDEBATES

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Sen. Sijeny Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. This is a request by Sen. Obure on the status of IEBC preparations for the next general elections, including the issue of voter registration. The response is as follows. The IEBC has a long-term perspective that goes beyond looking at the election as...

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