James Kembi Gitura

The Temporary Speaker (Sen. Kembi)

The Temporary Speaker (Sen. Kembi)

The Deputy Speaker (Sen. Kembi Gitura) Go on.

The Deputy Speaker (Sen. Kembi Gitura) It will be difficult for the Committee.

The Deputy Speaker (Sen. Kembi Gitura) I beg your pardon, Sen. (Dr.) Machage.

The Deputy Speaker (Sen. Kembi Gitura) I will not allow that to happen.

The Deputy Speaker (Sen. Kembi Gitura) You heard what I said. I told Sen. (Dr.) Machage, that it is not fair to expect the Committee to go on a fishing expedition so that they are able to determine which ones are favoured and which ones are not. In fairness, if...

The Deputy Speaker (Sen. Kembi Gitura) You do not need to substantiate, just give examples that you have in mind.

The Deputy Speaker (Sen. Kembi Gitura) I am striking them from the HANSARD. I have said it is of no consequences and it should not be considered by the Committee when it is considering the request by Sen. Obure. Let us move on to the next Order. November 19, 2015...

The Deputy Speaker (Sen. Kembi Gitura)

The Deputy Speaker (Sen. Kembi Gitura) Hon. Senators, pursuant to Standing Order No.227 (1) this Petition stands committed to the relevant Standing Committee on Health. I noted a number of issues raised in the Petition fall under the mandate of the Standing Committee on Labour and Social Welfare and; given...

The Deputy Speaker (Sen. Kembi Gitura) Senators, I want to request you to be as brief as Sen. Hassan.

The Deputy Speaker (Sen. Kembi Gitura) Thank you very much, Senators. I hope they have felt welcome and their visit will be a learning curve for the mutual benefit of our two countries. TAXATION OF ALLOWANCES AND BENEFITS PAID TO STAFF AND MEMBERS OF VIHIGA COUNTY ASSEMBLY

The Deputy Speaker (Sen. Kembi Gitura) I indicated to you, Sen. Musila, that it is not good to call him former colleague. You must call him former colleague and present colleague in the Senate

The Deputy Speaker (Sen. Kembi Gitura) Sen. Musila, by Tuesday or Thursday next week, we shall hear from Sen. Haji further on this issue. He dealt with it clearly and eloquently. We did agree that we will deal with it next week. The next Statements were sought by Sen. (Eng.)...

The Deputy Speaker (Sen. Kembi Gitura) Sen. (Dr.) Machage, it seems you want to stand .What is it?

The Deputy Speaker (Sen. Kembi Gitura) You were not around when I called you out.

The Deputy Speaker (Sen. Kembi Gitura) That can be canvassed at different levels not now. Now we are dealing with this situation.

The Deputy Speaker (Sen Kembi Gitura) Sen. (Dr.) Machage, I cannot rule on that. (The Deputy Speaker (Sen. Kembi-Gitura) consulted the Clerk-at-the-Table) Sen. (Dr.) Machage, I do not want you to impute improper motive on anybody. I have been informed that the transmission is continuous and that it is your...

The Deputy Speaker (Sen Kembi Gitura) Thank you, Sen. Chelule for that. However, that is overtaken because I thought you wanted to contribute and that is why I gave you permission. The Senate Majority Leader, I will allow you 10 minutes because the Senate Minority Leader had 10 minutes. Sorry,...

The Deputy Speaker (Sen Kembi Gitura) Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, this is very serious. I conclude by appealing to Members – I have seen an attempt of people laughing away sheepishly when Members are persuading them to listen to reason. A philosopher once said that once a man resolves not...

The Deputy Speaker (Sen. Kembi –Gitura): On a point of order, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. The Statement traditionally should be signed by the Cabinet Secretary. On the other hand, maybe we could accept the Statement if it was signed by a person with a title. But that person with a...