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Sen. Wakoto extend the time for the Committee on Health, say, for a week, to give time for summons to the Cabinet Secretary, so that the process is stopped?Order, Sen. Wangari. My understanding from the response of the Chair was that they were already in communication with the Ministry of...

On a point of order, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I am in agreement with the Senate Minority Leader because the action of thumping discriminates me. In order to avoid discrimination in this House, I do agree with him. (Applause)

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Sen. Wako The Governor for Machakos County was with us yesterday and is coming again tomorrow. He said that if he does not, he will come next week. He is now ready and has now seen that we engage in a constructive dialogue on these issues. Please, appeal to him....

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Sen. Wako Mr. Speaker, Sir, indeed the answer that we have received on the incident in Nandi County is inadequate and full of contradictions. I toured my countylast weekend where an incident happened where the police used live bullets that led to loss of life. When we inquired, we realized...

Sen. Wako Mr. Speaker, Sir, I am relating this incident because of the consistent use of live bullets by the police. How can a bullet shot in the air kill somebody? There is Sen. Wakofamilies because they do not have money? The Government cannot say that they will not compensate...

Sen. Wako Mr. Speaker, Sir, allow me to say one thing. We have had numerous instances of the use of live bullets throughout the country just as it happened in Nandi County because the attitude of the police is similar to the answer we have received. I would plead with...

Sen. Wako Mr. Speaker, Sir, I have asked my Vice-chair to move the Motion because of your directive about the County Public Accounts and Investments Committee. Order! That was not in contest. Apparently, your Vice-Chairperson does not seem to have those instructions, or else he would have acted unless you...

Sen. Wako Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I asked my Vice Chairperson to move the Motion because of the order that was given by the Speaker to the County Public Accounts and Investments Committee (CPAIC) , that we continue to sit until we have a report for this House before we...

Sen. Wako Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, the Speaker said that this is the first time we are considering this type of matter and he outlined the procedure. He said that if we reject the consideration, the Bill will go to mediation. Otherwise, if we consider it, it will mean that...

Sen. Wako Mr. Speaker, Sir, I followed the debate on this matter in the National Assembly. The committee which is looking into the matter should also look into the issues of the interpretation of the law because the argument was that we had used the wrong procedure to promulgate those...

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Sen. Wako On a point of order, Mr. Speaker, Sir. A matter such as this is a very urgent matter that raises security concerns. In fact, what we ought to have seen by now, Sen. Wakoat the gate. Those people have been there for a long time. I do not...

Sen. Wako Shame! I find it unacceptable. It is abhorring, unacceptable, callous and inhuman. This is the pronouncement of the Chair on this issue: The “Kenyans” who are currently camping at the gates of Parliament are human beings. Secondly, they qualify for all Articles as stated in our Constitution, Chapter...

as opportunists who want to pull a fast one on or con the state.With that attitude, does the Government have the moral standing to address this problem? More specifically, the Chairperson talked of two weeks. That in two weeks, the issues raised in the Petition by those innocent Kenyans shall...

Sen. Wako Vice Chair. October 19, 2016 SENATE DEBATES Sen. Wako On a point of order, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I sympathise with the Vice Chair but my concern is one that goes beyond there. It is a matter of security. I understand the concerns of the people camping at the...

Sen. Wakomeet at 12.30 p.m. to schedule Business of the Senate for the week. Subject to further directions, by the SBC the Senate will continue with Business that will not be concluded in today’s Order Paper focusing on debate on Bills at the Second Reading and the Committee of the...

Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, the response from the Vice Chairperson – which we appreciate she has gone through a lot to bring to this House - raises serious questions. If you listened carefully to that response regarding those Kenyans who have camped outside, the categorisation from the Ministry’s perspective is...

as opportunists who want to pull a fast one on or con the state.With that attitude, does the Government have the moral standing to address this problem? More specifically, the Chairperson talked of two weeks. That in two weeks, the issues raised in the Petition by those innocent Kenyans shall...

Sen. Wakodisillusioned and the culprits will begin to boast that they know what to do. When culprits begin talking in that manner, then you know that impunity has arrived.Still on oversight, I hear the Speaker of the National Assembly has signed the regulations which relate to the oversight fund. I...

Sen. Wako Sen. Murkomen, remain standing.

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Sen. WakoBudget.

Sen Karaba, you have the Floor.

Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, I had contributed earlier. I think there is something wrong with this machine. It keeps on cheating.

Fine. Hon. Senators, pursuant to Standing Order 227 (1) , the Petition stands committed to the relevant Standing Committee. In this case, it is the Standing Committee on Labour and Social Welfare. In terms of Standing Order 227 (2) , the Committee will be required, in not more than 60...

Sen. Wako Is the Chairperson of the Committee here or any Member? If there is none, let us listen to the Senate Majority Leader.

Order Senators. We are done with Papers. Next Order! STATEMENTS

Sen. Wako Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, is it possible for the Senate Majority Leader to inform the Chairperson of the Committee because what is required is wider; something more with a lot of meat in it. People like the word “meat.” With a lot of meat in it rather than...

Sen. Wako(Laughter) Sen. Wako I will just give clarity to the directions I gave for Thursday, next week. However, the Senate Majority Leader, if you can find out from the Chairperson of the Committee. If the statement is ready, let it be available to Members in the usual manner so...

On a point of information, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir. Who do you want to inform?

Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, I was going to inform the House through the Speaker. Such procedure does exist.

Sen. Wako It is not me Mr. Speaker, Sir.

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

Sen.Wako Mr. Speaker, Sir, I support your ruling. However, in furtherance of that ruling, I would request that if the witness is going to be examined, he has to be examined on evidence because we only examine on evidence which is before us. So far, we have only heard submissions...

Sen. Wako Mr. Speaker, Sir, I have signed the Report and I was told it has to come to you for approval before it is tabled here. So, I do not know whether you have approved it.

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Sen. Wako Mr. Speaker, Sir, I beg to move that The Election Offences Bill (National Assembly Bill No.36 of 2016) be now read a Second Time. I intend to take a short period of time in moving this Bill. This Bill is one of the two Bills that were heavily...

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