Sifuna Edwin Watenya

Sen. Sifuna

Sen. SifunaI thank you. February 11, 2025 SENATE DEBATES 14 Sen. Sifuna As part of the leadership of the majority coalition, I felt we now need to give other people the opportunity to experience this SBC. When members talk about the anxiety about the speed with which some of the...

Sen. Sifuna

Sen. Sifuna

Sen. Sifuna

Sen. Sifuna Thank you, Sen. Sifuna. I also want to notify them that it is the best university. My son attended the university and did international relations and security studies. He is not badly off wherever he is. I encourage the students to take up their positions rightly. Sen. Onyonka,...

Thank you, Sen. Sifuna. I also want to notify them that it is the best university. My son attended the university and did international relations and security studies. He is not badly off wherever he is. I encourage the students to take up their positions rightly. Sen. Onyonka, proceed.

Sen. SifunaNumber two, it emerged that UHC nurses have been on strike for three weeks, demanding to be put on similar terms to their colleagues working in these national institutions. They are saying that the ones who are not put on permanent and pensionable terms, although they do the same...

Members, please, make your comments in under two minutes. Many Members want to make comments, and there is also some business to transact. In the next 10 minutes, we should be through with these comments. Sen. Wafula, proceed.

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Sen. Sifuna

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Sen. SifunaWhen we hand over to the new team that is coming into that Committee, at least we will not leave them with matters that have been pending all this time. It is also an indicator of the state of the roads in this country.I said during the debate on...

Hon. Senator for Nakuru County, I will give you the first caution of the day. If you proceed, I will rule you out of order. Proceed, Senator. Sen. Sifuna

Proceed, Sen. Faki.

Sen. Sifuna Mr. Speaker, Sir, allow me to take one minute to congratulate the Namibian team on the successful election they held this November. They have their first woman president, something that we, in Kenya, are still struggling with. You also know that there were elections in the USA. I...

Sen. Sifuna Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, every day, I continue to be a very proud Secretary General (SG) of the ODM party, and especially the contribution of Members of my party in discourse in this particular House. (Applause) November 27, 2024 SENATE DEBATES 6 Sen. Sifunawith extremely complex assignments and...

Sen. Sifuna Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. Members of this House should always allow us to provide important context. So, when I point out that the Hon. Dennitah Ghati was nominated by ODM, it is not something that should be frowned upon. This is information that should help you,...

Sen. Sifuna I take this opportunity to welcome the entire delegation to this House, and I am sure that specifically the two Members that I have mentioned, Hon. Denita and Hon. Mark Nyamita, will treat the members of the entire delegation in the fashion in which we have directed as...

Sen. Sifuna Thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker Sir. I would like to join the Senator for Migori in welcoming both the delegation from Migori County and the team from Strathmore University here in Nairobi. Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, when Sen. Eddy was speaking, I was wondering whether the Chairperson of...

Sen. SifunaMr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, of course, as I expected, he spent a considerable amount of time looking back to the situation that he inherited when he came into power. In my previous debate on his Address last year, we said we want to encourage this administration to be forward...

Senator, I give you one minute to conclude. Sen. Sifuna I thank you, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir. I was saying that the synonyms that I saw for resilience is a person who has ability to endure suffering without incurring permanent damage or loss. Therefore, he knows that Kenyans are suffering,...

Sen. Cherarkey, proceed.

Sen. Sifuna Mr. Speaker, Sir, I am a bit surprised because the Cabinet Secretary is a former Member of this House. She knows very well that once the Chair has made a ruling, she cannot argue with the Chair's decision. Mr. Speaker, Sir, I know you said that I cannot...

Sen. Sifuna Mr. Speaker, Sir, I want to make a request. As you know, I am a Member of the Mediation Committee in the Division of Revenue. We have a meeting this morning. If you could allow me to take my question, then join that meeting.

Sen. Sifuna Mr. Speaker, Sir, most appreciated. Question No. 098 OWNERSHIP OF VARIOUS PARCELS OF LAND IN KAMUKUNJI CONSTITUENCY Sen. Sifuna Mr. Speaker, Sir, could the Cabinet Secretary disclose the current holders of the title deeds for the parcels of land in Kamukunji Constituency registered as follows: LR. No.36/VII/1031, on...

Sen. Sifuna Hon. Cabinet Secretary, with regards to the first two parts of my question, you have indicated that you need more time. Perhaps, you could indicate how much time you need for us to get these responses. You have also confirmed to me that the co-operative society sold this...

Sen. Sifuna Thank you, Hon. Speaker, Sir. I can already hear objections from behind because apparently the alumnus of Kenyatta University (KU) is seated behind me. However, I want to challenge them that they should move closer to the Speaker as I have done, so that it is easy for...

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Sen. Sifuna Mr. Speaker, Sir, allow me to make a brief comment on the statement that has been sought by Sen. Beth Syengo. A few days ago, I accompanied the Member of Parliament (MP) for Kamukunji to the office of the Inspector General (IG) of Police, Mr. Douglas Kanja. We...

Sen. Sifuna Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I wish to confirm that these two top schools in Nairobi are the first schools to be welcomed to this Chamber by three Senators in a row. It is in recognition to their outstanding performance. Kianda and Starehe do not need introduction to...

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Sen. Sifuna(Laughter)Asante, Bi. Spika wa Muda. Give him one minute to finish the sentence. Sen. Sifuna ---bila mtu yeyote, hata chifu ama watu wa nyumba kumi ama ile local security arrangement kujua kwamba kuna tukio fulani linatendeka? Hata hapa Nairobi City County, tulikuwa wakati ambapo tulizindua mfumo wa Closed Circuit...

Thank you, Hon. Senator. Sen. Cherarkey, Senator for Nandi County, please, proceed. I do not want to say anything. You have heard the cry of your colleagues.

Sen. Sifuna(Laughter) October 29, 2024 SENATE DEBATES 9 (Laughter) (Laughter)

Sen. Wambua, you may proceed.

Sen. Sifuna Hon. Senators, this is not the first time we are handling videos. I do not know why this particular case has elicited so much interest. The flash disk has been laid on the Table by the hon. Senator. The Speaker will review this video and explain its contents....

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Sen. Sifunaform that the County Executive Committee Member (CECM) responsible for Finance and Economic Planning must sign for you as a Clerk or the leadership of the Assembly to be able to access your funds.We have been told even here in Nairobi City County by our own MCAs that the...

It is Clause 119 (a) . Sen. Sifuna Hon. Senators, it is now 6.45 p.m., and having concluded the business for which I extended the hours of sitting pursuant to Standing Order No.34 (2) (a) , the Senate stands adjourned until tomorrow Wednesday, 30th October, 2024, at 9.30 a.m. The...

Hon. Senators, it is now 6.45 p.m., and having concluded the business for which I extended the hours of sitting pursuant to Standing Order No.34 (2) (a) , the Senate stands adjourned until tomorrow Wednesday, 30th October, 2024, at 9.30 a.m. The Senate rose at 6.46 p.m. October 29, 2024...