Yusuf Haji

Mr. Speaker, Sir, I am sorry I do not have the statement. I was expecting to get it this afternoon as I was told by the Clerk Assistant but up to now, it has not reached me.

Mr. Speaker, Sir, there was Kshs1 billion which was allocated to this House. That money has been squandered by Members of the National Assembly. These people are thieves. Members of the National Assembly are very irresponsible. They are criminals. If Kenyans are mindful of their welfare, they should take these...

Mr. Speaker, Sir, unfortunately, I do not have this Statement. I made all the effort to get it yesterday but according to them, they have not yet received the request. However, they told me that it will be available next week.

Yes.

Any time next week. I am sure it will be available by Thursday next week.

Mr. Speaker, Sir, I confused it with the statement that was requested by Sen. Muthama regarding somebody who was arrested at the border. I have the statement. So, if he gives me a copy, I will give a response.

Mr. Speaker, Sir, I gave the response to this Statement earlier and part of it yesterday. I have also consulted my colleague, Sen. M. Kajwang. The only outstanding issue was whether the money that was supposed to be paid has been paid or not. The answer is that the money...

Yes, because earlier, I dealt with it twice and I felt I was being taken round, not by you but by those who wanted the statement.

Mr. Speaker, Sir, our efforts to get this Statement today failed but we are still pursuing the Ministry so that we can issue it next week.

Mr. Speaker, Sir, I think the whereabouts of Governor Ruto is public knowledge because he went to South Africa. If we asked for that information from the Cabinet Secretary, he will say the same thing. I agree with him that this Statement was supposed to be issued today but it...

Wednesday next week.

Mr. Speaker, Sir, I want to thank the Chairman for this response. However, I want to point out that my request on the steps that the Government is taking to ensure that justice is served to the families of the deceased has not been responded to. Further, I want to...

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Mr. Speaker, Sir, during the sitting of the Senate on 23rd March, 2016, Sen. M. Kajwang requested for a Statement. I gave the Statement earlier but he sought further clarification. I want to state the following:- The National Police Service has been using an analogue two way communication system---

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What is it, Sen. M. Kajwang. (Laughter)

What is it, Sen. M. Kajwang.

Mr. Speaker, Sir, you have previously extolled the remarkable virtues of the Chairperson of this Committee. Never before have you attributed the word “parrot” to him. So, I would not want him to be a parrot. However, I seek your indulgence. We requested for this Statement in March. It is...

Order. Sen. Haji, given the long period that your statement has been sought and taken to produce, I appreciate you have been ready with it since yesterday. You have actually already issued it. Since the Member has apologised, just issue it. Order, Members. The statement will be issued tomorrow afternoon....

On a point of order, Mr. Speaker, Sir. Would I be in order to thank you for making an observation of the cardinal rule, respect to the elders in the African society? Despite the Chairperson of the Committee on National Security and Foreign Relations breaching Standing Order No.110 (i) ,...

improve on it or ensure that subsequently, once we pass the Bill, the rules and regulations that will then accompany this Bill will capture all those loopholes.Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, (j) says that the Council will prescribe fees and other charges payable for examination, inspection, issuance and renewal of registrations...

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Mr. Speaker, Sir, I have the answer to the Statement that was requested by Sen. M. Kajwang but he is not here. This is the second time I am available but he is not available. You will remember that you ordered me on Thursday last week to bring the Statement....

Mr. Speaker, Sir, I talked to him and he agreed with me that I will make an endeavour to give the Statement. I am now surprised that he is accusing me before all the Members. I will undertake to try and give it next week.

Mr. Speaker, Sir, if I had powers, it would have been dropped but I am obliged by whatever you order although I made a lot of efforts. It is not fair that Chairmen are put to task and when they are ready, the questioners are not ready. That is not...

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Mr. Speaker, Sir, I will give a response next Thursday.

On a point of order, Mr. Speaker, Sir. Do we have a tribe called “Swahili?”

Mr. Speaker, Sir, I would like to join you and my colleague Senators in welcoming the delegation from Kakamega. I consider the people of Kakamega as friends because I have worked with them and they gave me very good cooperation. I hope they will learn what has brought them here....

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Like myself. In fact, many a times when that particular Standing Order is pointed out, it is usually to challenge the dressing, and Sen. Haji has been a victim on more than one occasion. In fact, Speaker’s Rule No.5 says:-(Applause)

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Mr. Speaker, Sir, with the deep respect I have for this House and the sincere and esteemed position that I know that the Speaker occupies in this House, having tried my best to get a document that I thought I would get, I would like to withdraw my statement and...

Mr. Speaker, Sir, with the deep respect I have for this House and the sincere and esteemed position that I know that the Speaker occupies in this House, having tried my best to get a document that I thought I would get, I would like to withdraw my statement and...

Mr. Speaker, Sir, since Sen. (Prof.) Anyang'-Nyong'o has withdrawn and apologised over his malicious remarks he made against the Jubilee Administration, I would also wish to withdraw and apologise over the remarks I made on some of the current opposition leaders who were Ministers in the Grand Coalition Government during...

On a point of order, Mr. Speaker, Sir. What is it, Sen. Murkomen?

Mr. Speaker, Sir, I do not mean to interrupt the Chair. However, I do not know if it is in order for you to direct that we first proceed to division now that there is an indication that we have the numbers and then we will come back to the...

On a point of order, Mr. Speaker, Sir. From the statement read by Sen. (Prof.) Lesan, he seems to have concentrated on Tana River because the questioner is from Tana River County and Kajiado because Sen. Mositet raised the same issue yesterday. I hope on Tuesday, he will bring a...

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Mr. Speaker, Sir, I forgot to mention that Sen. Haji is remembered as one of the most effective public administrators in the country. Therefore, he cannot be a messenger. Indeed what I have said about Sen. Haji cannot be the complete curriculum vitae. He served as a Provincial Commissioner in...

Mr. Speaker, Sir, the matter being discussed is serious---

Mr. Speaker, Sir, I am not wearing sandals; I am wearing shoes. Of course, I do not have socks but I have a reason and I do not need to explain that. I have come from an overseas trip and, therefore, it is in order for me to wear the...

Mr. Speaker, Sir, in support of Sen. Mositet, Sen. Bule did well to ask for this Statement. Unfortunately, the effect of drought will not be waiting until he comes to the House. I request that you allow the Statement to be issued so that we say something about it.

Mr. Speaker, Sir, pursuant to Standing Order No.45 (2) (b) , I rise to seek a statement from the Chairperson of the Standing Committee on National Security and Foreign Relations, regarding visa processing reciprocity between Kenya and European nations such as Switzerland and the United Kingdom (UK) . In the...

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No, Mr. Speaker, Sir. It is my personal statement and not Sen. Adan’s. VISA PROCESSING RECIPROCITY BETWEEN KENYA AND EUROPEAN NATIONS

Mr. Speaker, Sir, pursuant to Standing Order 45 (2) (a) , I rise to make a statement on an issue of a general topical concern regarding the plight of the Makonde people living in Kwale County. The Makonde people are natives of Mozambique and Tanzania where they enjoy full recognition...

You will bring that statement on Wednesday, next week. Mr. Speaker, Sir, I will not be here. I have written to you that I will be going--- The Senate Minority Leader (

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fruitful visit.Thank you.(Applause)(Applause)(Laughter)

[The Speaker (Hon. Ethuro) left the Chair] [The Temporary Speaker (Sen. (Dr.) Machage) took the Chair] (Laughter) Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, the Statement was requested around August and we were wondering what would happen by 1st October, 2016. We got the Statement on 9th August, 2016 when the House was...