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Hon. Adan Keynan (Eldas JP) Hon. Speaker, will I be right to empathise with our good sisters now that you have adjudicated? We are all in agreement, and you have given direction. I want to appeal to them not to externalise this matter. Please, let them remain and be part...

Hon. Adan Keynan (Eldas, JP) Hon. Speaker, I stand to speak as a person who participated in drafting, formulating, and adopting the Constitution. There is a reason the framers decided to have special seats for our ladies. It did not come out of the blue. It came as a result...

Hon. Adan Keynan (Eldas, JP) Yes.

Hon. Adan Keynan (Eldas, JP) Hon. Speaker, pursuant to the provisions of Standing Order 44 (2) (c) , I rise to request for a Statement from the Chairperson of the Departmental Committee on Energy regarding the extension of the national power grid from Garissa to Wajir

Hon. Adan Keynan (Eldas, JP) Thank you, Hon. Speaker. Garissa University is the only university in the entire region of Northern Kenya. You are also familiar with the history and the circumstances of that university. I do not need to belabour this. By now, I thought the university would almost...

Hon. Adan Keynan (Eldas, JP) Thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker. Addressing historical injustices was one of the reasons for the agitation for the promulgation of the Constitution. As a country, we must not be afraid to make certain decisions that will be critical in improving our image and adding value...

Hon. Adan Keynan (Eldas, JP) Thank you, Hon. Speaker. The answer given by the Chairman of the Departmental Committee on Health is comprehensive. But as usual, most of it is theoretical. The Kala-azar outbreak is not a matter of yesterday. It has been there for years. I am sure in...

Hon. Adan Keynan (Eldas, JP) Hon. Speaker, I rise under Standing Order No.44 (2) (c) , to request for a Statement from the Chairperson of the Departmental Committee on Transport and Infrastructure regarding progress made in tarmacking of the Wajir-Griftu- Eldas-Buna-Bute-Moyale-Ethiopia (A14) International Trunk Road managed by the Kenya National...

Hon. Adan Keynan (Eldas, JP) Let me put it on record. As a father of many highly educated and beautiful girls, I support the nomination of Ms Susan as our representative. I only want to give her a word of encouragement that this technical organisation she has been appointed to...

Hon. Adan Keynan (Eldas, JP) Hon. Temporary Speaker, allow me to say that I support her nomination.

Hon. Adan Keynan (Eldas, JP) Hon. Temporary Speaker, Hon. Wamboka is my good friend. I said that I support her nomination. I am only trying to expand her job description. I support her nomination as our representative to UN-Habitat, but I am trying to draw an analogy because I am...

Hon. Adan Keynan (Eldas, JP) Hon. Temporary Speaker, if you go to USA today, the most sought-after academic field is lobbying. A few years ago, it was associated with activism and other fields. Engage in bringing Kenyans together through their network and influence.

Hon. Adan Keynan (Eldas, JP) On a point of order, Hon. Temporary Speaker.

Hon. Adan Keynan (Eldas, JP) This is why I say Kenya is the face of compliance with international law and order. This is what has given us prominence in the international community. This must be protected jealously. 17th April 2025 NATIONAL ASSEMBLY DEBATES 26 Hon. Adan Keynan (Eldas, JP)Finally, deliver...

Hon. Adan Keynan (Eldas, JP) Hon. Temporary Speaker, the eighth point is doing strategic networking and influence.

Hon. Adan Keynan (Eldas, JP) Hon. Temporary Speaker, I confirm that fish is the most delicious food one can ever have.

Hon. Adan Keynan (Eldas, JP) I will go ahead to my fifth expectation.

Hon. Adan Keynan (Eldas, JP) Hon. Temporary Speaker, with due respect to my good Chairman, I talked about the projected GDP.

Hon. Adan Keynan (Eldas, JP) I have expectations from these individuals who have been appointed to these positions. I want to mention ten expectations of Hon. Adan Keynan as a Member of Parliament of Eldas and the longest-serving Member of Parliament. These are my expectations:

Hon. Adan Keynan (Eldas, JP) I have no doubt that she has been… (Hon. Gathoni Wamuchomba spoke off the record)

Hon. Adan Keynan (Eldas, JP) What is out of order?

Hon. Adan Keynan (Elda, UDA) Thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker. This is a very important Motion. Diplomacy is defined as the art, science, and means by which nations and groups conduct their affairs in a way that projects the image of a particular country. This is done in a way...

Hon. Adan Keynan (Eldas, JP) Hon. Speaker, today is a great day. The person presiding over this Chamber is an astute and all-rounded politician. The Cabinet Secretary is also an astute politician, now wearing a different hat as a member of the Executive. The audience here consists entirely of politicians....

Hon. Adan Keynan (Eldas, JP) We have been around here. The cheque and the letter are written today and I am a realist. I hope that letter was not just meant to create a good impression before you appeared here. Because the person we will hold accountable is Hon. Mbadi....

Hon. Adan Keynan (Eldas, JP) Thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker. I have known the Cheptumos for quite some time. They have acted for me on certain matters before they joined Parliament. I know Hanna and I also knew the late Senator. Anybody can vouch for them. They are extremely honest...

Hon. Adan Keynan (Eldas, JP) Hon. Speaker, pursuant to the provisions of Standing Order 44 (2) (c) , I rise to request for a Statement from the Chairperson of the Departmental Committee on Blue Economy, Water and Irrigation regarding the status of the Wajir Water and Sewerage system project. Access...

Hon. Adan Keynan (Eldas, JP) Hon. Speaker, it is high time we called a spade a spade. The Butere girls or children who were participating in the drama festival are victims of politics. We all understand the structure of our education system. There must be a drama master. There is...

Hon. Adan Keynan (Eldas, JP) I hope the record is straight.

Hon. Adan Keynan (Eldas, JP) On a light touch, in addition to being the Chairperson of this Committee, Hon. (Dr) Nyikal has been the Permanent Secretary in that Ministry and a Professor in that key department. By the grace of God, he is now a Member of Parliament and the...

Hon. Adan Keynan (Eldas, JP) I stand guided. Allow me to start afresh. I rise to request a Statement regarding the Kala-azar Virus Outbreak in Wajir County, particularly in my Constituency, Eldas and the larger Wajir West—which I had the privilege of representing. Pursuant to the provisions of Standing Order...

Hon. Adan Keynan (Eldas, JP) Okay. Thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker. I wish to request a Statement.

Hon. Adan Keynan (Eldas, JP) Hon. Temporary Speaker, I expected a bit of empathy and appreciation from this able Professor. As we speak, I do not want to sound like an alarmist, but we have lost over 30 people whom we can confirm. I plead with the Professor through you....

Hon. Adan Keynan (Eldas, JP) But it is good to set the record straight because, with a lot of respect, the Member was not listening. I said there is a Kala-azar Virus outbreak in Wajir County, which is transmitted by sandflies. (Hon. (Dr) Robert Pukose spoke off the record) Let...

Hon. Adan Keynan (Eldas, JP) Thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker. I apologise for coming in late. I rise to request a Statement regarding the Kala-azar Virus Outbreak in Wajir County, particularly in my Constituency, Eldas and Wajir West. Pursuant to the provisions of Standing Order 44 (2) (c) , I...

Hon. Adan Keynan (Eldas, JP) I am just riding on what you have said.

Hon. Adan Keynan (Eldas, JP) Thank you, Hon. Speaker. Hon. Janet was a very strong, resilient, and pragmatic leader. She was born to a pastoralist family. You understand the challenges she faced going to school at that time and providing leadership later on. It is a clear demonstration that disability...

Hon. Adan Keynan (Eldas, JP) I am on a point of order. He does not understand the procedures of the House. When we were in school, we used to define tarmac as a black substance. (Hon. David Ochieng’ consulted Hon. Deputy Speaker) I want to get the attention of Hon....

Hon. Adan Keynan (Eldas, JP)Thank you,

Hon. Adan Keynan (Eldas, JP) Hon. Deputy Speaker, I went to Garbatula High School which is not very far from Kula Mawe. We used to take almost three days to travel from Isiolo to Garbatula. The road was almost impassable, when it rained. Since Independence in 1963, one group of...