Irungu Kang'ata

Sen. Kang’ata

Sen. Kang’ata

Sen. Kang’ata

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Sen. Kang’ata Open for debate? Was it a Motion? Sen. (Dr.) Langat: It was open for discussion.

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Sen. Kang’ata Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I am just wondering because Sen. Kang’ata is making reference to court documents. We have not seen them and they have not been served to the House. You made a ruling that we do not go to the merits or demerits of the process...

Sen. Kang’ata Thank you. I will do my best to continue with the business of the House and the good spirit that has been cultivated by our predecessors.

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Sen. Kang’ata But the Chair has not put you on the spot to respond. That would have been the case if the Chair thought that, perhaps, issues are arising that require further reflection. Anyway, it is the freedom of speech.

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Sen. Kang’ata In light of time, you have about two to three minutes.

Sen. Kang’ata What is your point of order? You are actually out of order. I have the names of all those people who want to speak. Conclude, Sen. Wetangula.

Sen. Kang’ata What is your point of order, Sen. Orengo? The Senate Minority Leader (Sen. Orengo) : Mr. Speaker, Sir, the Senator for Murang‟a cannot get away with this. This is a Statement made for and on behalf of the Senate Standing Committee on Justice, Legal Affairs and Human Rights...

What is your point of order? You are actually out of order. I have the names of all those people who want to speak. Conclude, Sen. Wetangula.

Sen. Kang’ata By who? Who has the powers?

Sen. Kang’ata Sen. Kang‟ata, you also do that most of the times. (Laughter) By who? Who has the powers? Sen. Kang’ata By the Executive! (Loud consultations)

Sen. Kang’ata Correct!

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Sen. Kang’ata Sen. Kang‟ata, just be careful with what you are saying. These are your colleagues, and points of orders are allowed. If you pursue a line that will attract many points of order, the Speaker cannot assist you. (Laughter) Sen. Kang’ata Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I respect your...

Sen. Kang’ata Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I am agreeing with this Statement to the extent that it is saying that the Executive did not use the correct procedure. (Sen. Cherargei stood up in his place)

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Sen. Kang’ata What is your point of order, Sen. Cherargei? (Loud consultations) (Loud consultations)

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

What is your point of order, Sen. Murkomen? Sen. Kang’ata No. Allow me to speak!

Sen. Kang’ata Sen. Kang‟ata, I give you two minutes to conclude, because we must make progress.

Sen. Kang’ata(Loud Consultations)Order, hon. Members! Sen. Kang’ataOn a point of order, Mr. Speaker, Sir. Sen. Kang‟ata has to declare his interest. I am leading him in a case where we have gone to the courts. He had to run all the way to Mombasa to challenge the actions of the...

Sen. Kang’ata Sen. Kang‟ata, you have used all the time just circumlocuting and saying things that are not valid. (Laughter) On a point of order, Mr. Speaker, Sir.

What is your point of order, Sen. Wambua?

Mr. Speaker, Sir, I wish to plead with the Chair that we find Sen. Kang‟ata grossly out of order. He has been reminded so many times about being relevant. This Statement has got nothing to do with the appointment of judges by the President. Stick to the Statement, Sen. Kang‟ata.

Sen. Kang‟ata, I give you two minutes to conclude, because we must make progress. Sen. Kang’ata Mr. Speaker, Sir, it is my honest belief that we need to allow the President to do his work. The President has a mandate to deliver, and he has set out certain elements that...

What is your point of order Sen. Orengo? (Loud Consultations) Order, hon. Members!

On a point of order, Mr. Speaker, Sir. Sen. Kang‟ata has to declare his interest. I am leading him in a case where we have gone to the courts. He had to run all the way to Mombasa to challenge the actions of the Executive in the campaign against corruption....

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Sen. Kang’ata What is your point of order, Sen. Mutula Kilonzo Jnr.?

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Sen. Kang’ata Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, for giving me this opportunity to contribute. Before I do so, allow me to congratulate the students and teachers of Kangema High School for finding time to visit the Senate. I have known the school for a long time because of two...

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Sen. Kang’ata Hon. Members, some of the best speeches are normally short. The most remembered speeches are short and brutally precise. The Senate Majority Leader. July 30, 2019 SENATE DEBATES 32 Sen. Kang’ata young leader. He was also quite thoughtful; I recall one day we appeared with him at a...

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Sen. Kang’ata Thank you, Madam Temporary Speaker. I rise to support the Motion by Sen. Mwaura to rename Murang’a University of Technology (MUT) to Kenneth Matiba University of Technology (KMUT) . I am happy to be contributing to this. However, at a point, I got a bit sad and wished...

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Sen. Kang’ata Very well. Where is the Chairperson of the Committee on Justice, Legal Affairs and Human Rights? How about the Vice Chairman? (Sen. (Dr.) Ali spoke off record) (Laughter) Thank you, Sen. Kang’ata. I have noted that your contribution today is quite organized. I think you are speaking as...

Sen. Kang’ata On a Point of Order, Mr. Speaker, Sir. Allow me to rise on a point of order as to whether the words from my colleague may be construed as racial profiling in terms of making sweeping statements in general terms against an entire people. In my opinion, those...

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Sen. Kang’ata Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, The Kenya Medical Supplies Authority (Amendment) Bill (Senate Bills No.38 of 2018) was published on 26th November, 2018 and read the First Time on 26th February, 2019. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, the principal object of the Bill is to align the Kenya Medical Supplies...

Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. I congratulate the Committee for having worked on this Bill and I hope that the House will agree with the Committee. This is a timely Bill. I cannot fail to recognise the work done by Sen. Kang’ata, the Senator for Murang’a, because he initiated...

Hon. Senators, the Bill has not been passed. Withhold your congratulations.

Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. I also want to congratulate the Committee and the initiator of the Bill. This is a very important Bill. It is a constitutional Bill and will streamline service delivery in our counties. Right now, the allocation that goes to the wards depends on one’s...

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Sen. Kasanga, you had 15 minutes left. Put on your shoes and conclude your reply.

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Senate into a publication, which I shall unveil in October, running up to the day of mental health. As I speak right now, the Ministry has asked me to be an ambassador and so, I will use this as a tool to have this conversation as I move forward.Mr. Deputy...

“Unresolved mental health ailments can lead to deeper grievous mental health conditions.”

Order! You have discharged your function, unless now you want to be on a point of order now. I think that is what you intended.

Sen. Kang’ata Madam Temporary Speaker, allow me to rise pursuant to Standing Order No.93 and question why the Senate Majority Leader, through the Office of the Chief Whip, did not schedule next week major discussion on how the Budget of this country can be led by the National Assembly today...

Sen. Kang’ata Hon. Members, we are running out of time. I will give everybody three minutes so that you ventilate a little bit. However, it was coming out of a point of order for the Senate Leader Majority to expound and for the Chairperson of the Mediation to explain exactly...

Sen. Kang’ata Thank you, Madam Temporary Speaker. I want to join the Senate Majority Leader in acknowledging that a dark cloud hangs precariously above us today. This is the saddest moment that we have since I was sworn in. This is simply because the Senate is being undermined. I am...

Thank you. Your concern was initially to the Senate Majority Leader. I will give him a chance to respond. However, let us hear from the Chair of the Committee, Sen. (Eng.) Mahamud, so that it is clear about whether the mediation has collapsed forever or not.

Thank you very much, Madam Temporary Speaker. I thank the Senator for Murang’a for prompting this question. It is true that the two Houses of Parliament appointed a Mediation Committee, in which we five of us from this House were members. In fact, we participated in the mediation process, which...

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