Olekina Ledama

Thank you, Madam Temporary Speaker. With a very heavy heart today, I cry for the Rendille. First, let me thank Sen. Chute for bringing this Statement that made me come back to this House this afternoon. Every day when one community attacks another community and the Government keeps quiet or...

I thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. Let me begin by welcoming the delegation from Gambia. Gambia is similar to my county of Narok, where there are lots of wildlife. I know tourism is one of your main foreign income earners. I want to encourage them, while here, to visit Narok...

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

Mr. Speaker, Sir, let me begin by thanking you for making that Communication. It is about time that we set the matter straight. I want to comment on your Communication; maybe, just react to it in a very civil and polite manner. You have indicated, and I completely agree with...

There is a famous case of a young lady who all banks now are afraid of in this country because she took them to court. The only thing she wanted was her bank statement. If you request for a bank statement, particularly if you take a loan, most financial institutions...

Hon. Senators, when there is disrespect to the Chair, it does not involve the Chair alone. We have so many stakeholders like other Senators in this Chamber, Kenyans and members of staff. I would like to listen to two or three more Senators because I want to really assess whether...

Thank you, Sen. Cherarkey. Proceed, Sen. M. Kajwang’. Use your three minutes carefully. (Applause) (Applause) Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, if you carefully read Standing Order No.23, which I have read up to the end, we are engaged in what Shakespeare would call, “too much ado about nothing.”Once you receive communication...

Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I rise on Standing Order No. 2 on interpretation of the Standing Orders. Let us not act as if we just dropped out of school yesterday. We are guided by these Standing Orders. These Standing Orders define what a Whip is. What you are being invited...

I do not want to say that the Chair is completely out of order. However, by violating these Standing Orders---

NOW THEREFORE the Senate resolves that: - Thank you. Next Order. I have clearly indicated that the Chair is violating the Standing Orders.

I thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. I rise pursuant to Standing Order No. 53 (1) to seek a Statement from the Standing Committee on Education regarding Form One intake in the country. In the Statement, the Committee should-

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

Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I will not refer to the substantive Speaker in person. However, the Speaker’s Office is an institution. When we see that the institution is now attempting to investigate on the circumstances that led to the Minority side deciding to change their leadership and appointing a new...

Yes, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. I agree.

Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, okay. I am guided.

Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I will not refer to the substantive Speaker in person. However, the Speaker’s Office is an institution. When we see that the institution is now attempting to investigate on the circumstances that led to the Minority side deciding to change their leadership and appointing a new...

Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, we have agreed from the onset that I have a lot of respect for you and I am not disrespecting you in any way. Therefore, I would like to know--- (Sen. Cheruiyot spoke off record) I am not speaking to the Senate Majority Leader. Senate Majority...

(Loud Consultations)

Sen. Oketch Gicheru, kindly resume you seat. Senate Majority Leader, please, proceed.

Sen. (Dr.) Khalwale, proceed and conclude.

Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, let me thank you for the direction you have given. You have brought some sanity. My only fear is that your directive is purporting to mean that the secretariat has not done its work. That is something dangerous. I would like to persuade you, going by...

(Loud consultations)(Loud consultations)

Shame! (Loud consultations)

You are violating the Constitution by violating the Standing Orders. (Loud consultations)

On a point of order, Mr. Speaker, Sir. (Applause) February 15, 2023 SENATE DEBATE 17 (Applause) February 15, 2023 SENATE DEBATE 17

On a point of order, Mr. Speaker, Sir. February 15, 2023 SENATE DEBATE 23 (Loud consultation) That is the same issue. (Loud consultation)

Bw. Spika, ninaomba sekunde 20 peke yake.

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Mr. Speaker, Sir, someone once said that as leaders, we should be judged by the content of our speech. It is quite evident that the distinguished Senator is picketing. From her words, she is actually raising something. She is not on her menstrual cycle. (Sen. Orwoba spoke off record) It...

Thank you, Mr. Speaker Sir. Let me reiterate and I hope I can be protected from--- What is your point of order, Sen. Cherarkey? Mr. Speaker, Sir, a point of order is a right, it is not a privilege. Standing Order No.91--- (Sen. Olekina spoke off record)

Hon. Senators, consult in low tones. (Loud consultations)

Mr. Speaker, Sir, I know this is an emotive issue but for the first time, let us be seen to have given justice an opportunity. I said that I would never participate - although it is my duty- in a plenary session to remove a governor. What do we do?...

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

We pride ourselves in being the largest economy in East and Central Africa. We have a good country. It is our prayer that we will keep it going. We only have a small amount compared to Colorado of about US$210 billion GDP. However, we hope that we can grow our...

Mr. Speaker, Sir, to be able to bring business in this House and also as the Whip, it will be important for us to whip Members to come when we have a lot of work that will be able to enrich debate and support our counties.If you can update us...