George Khaniri

Sen. Khaniri Thank you, Madam Deputy Speaker, for giving me the opportunity to make my remarks on the amendment Bill that was brought by my good friend, the Senator for Narok. I think he is proposing three major amendments. Just before I comment on those amendments, I want to say...

Sen. Khaniri Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. On behalf of the Senate Majority Leader, I beg to lay the following Papers on the Table of the Senate today, 9th March, 2022- Report of the Auditor-General on the financial statement of Kericho County Enterprise Fund for the year ended 30th June,...

Sen. Khaniri Mr. Speaker, Sir, listening to Sen. Were, I quickly went through our Standing Orders and realized that there is indeed a lacuna when it comes Statements. When a petition is brought to this House and committed to a Standing Committee, the Standing Orders are clear that the Committee...

Sen. KhaniriI have exactly the same case in my own county and many other counties. There should not be a disparity in the remuneration of these teachers.Recently, as the Senate, we passed the ECDE Bill. I do not know if it has taken effect. It is now an Act having...

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Sen. Khaniri Order! Proceed, Sen. Khaniri. (Laughter)

Sen. KhaniriOther important trade partners to Kenya in terms of volume of goods and size of transactions are Britain, United States of America, United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia and China which is the leading one on the list, among others.In the year 2021, Kenyans total export earnings stood at Kshs739...

Thank you Senator. The next Statement under Standing Order 47 (1) is by Sen. (Dr.) Musuruve.

On a point of order, Madam Deputy Speaker

What is your point of order, Sen. Kasanga although you had pressed for a request and not a point of order.

Madam Deputy Speaker, will you give us an opportunity to give some comments on that Statement from Sen. Khaniri.

Normally, Standing Order 47 (1) does not attract debate. So, let me allow Sen. (Dr.) Musuruve to read her Statement. After that, I will give you a very short time to comment on both statements Sen. (Dr.) Musuruve, you can read your Statement concerning Marking of Zero Discrimination Day.

Thank you, Madam Deputy Speaker for this opportunity. Kindly, allow me to make a comment on the Statement by Sen. Khaniri---

Senator, read yours first. MARKING OF ZERO DISCRIMINATION DAY

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Sen. Khaniri Mr. Speaker, Sir, I thank you for giving me the opportunity to ride on the Statement made by my good neighbor, the Senator for Nandi, Sen. Cherargei. Before I support the Statement, I echo sentiments raised by the Senate Majority Leader, that when you bring a Statement like...

Sen. KhaniriNimekumbushwa pia na Sen. Sakaja kuhusu kifo cha mpendwa ambaye alikuwa rafiki wangu wa karibu sana, Mhe. Mellab Atemah. Alikuwa Mbunge Mteule katika Bunge la Kaunti ya Jiji la Nairobi. Tumejuana na Mhesh. Atemah kwa miaka mingi sana akiwa rafiki yangu wa karibu.Ni masikitiko makubwa ya kwamba tumempoteza akiwa...

Sen. Khaniri Madam Deputy Speaker, I rise on a Point of Order pursuant to the provisions of our Standing Orders No. 35 and 36. Standing Order No. 35 provides that a quorum of the Senate shall be 15 Members. Standing Order No. 36 gives me the opportunity to bring to...

Sen. Khaniri Mr. Speaker, Sir; it is on the same. I want to buttress the point raised by my brother Sen. M. Kajwang’. That is a very important point. There is a lot of concern out there in our counties on oversight role on county governments. As much as we...

Sen. Khaniri Mr. Speaker, Sir, I thank you for the opportunity. I rise pursuant to the provisions of our Standing Orders and in particular Standing Order No.47 (1) to make a Statement on a matter of countywide concern mainly the diminishing interest of our youth in agriculture. Mr. Speaker, Sir,...

Sen. Khaniri Huyu ni wa Nairobi, hajui kilimo.

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Sen. Khaniri Mr. Speaker, Sir, allow me to support the Motion as moved by the Senate Majority Leader and seconded by the Leader of Minority. This is a procedural Motion as it was said. We really need to approve this list so that this team can retreat and generate business...

Sen. Khaniri Sen. Khaniri, what is your point of intervention?

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Sen. Khaniri Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir, for this opportunity. Looking at Standing Order No.184, I agree with the sentiments that have been made by a colleague who is my neighbour that we should have a way of ensuring that colleagues serve in several Committees, so that we expose them...

Proceed, Sen. (Dr.) Musuruve.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir, for giving me this opportunity to congratulate my colleagues for being appointed to the SBC. This will will fast track what we have on our menu. We have a lot in our in-tray and bringing Members on board will help. Mr. Speaker, Sir, let me...

Sen. Khaniri Thank you, Madam Deputy Speaker. On the same breath, I am looking at the provisions of Standing Order No.30, which provides for a Special Sitting like this one. In particular, I am looking at Standing Order No.30 (5) which clearly states: “Whenever the Senate meets for a special...