Daniel Dickson Karaba

Sen. Karaba

Sen. Karaba

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Sen. Karaba Thank you very much, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. I want to contribute to the Bill in front of us. As I support, from the outset, let me take some time to digress to what might have prompted the Lower House to discuss us last evening. Possibly, this was...

Sen. Karaba Madam Temporary Speaker, I withdraw that and continue. What we have in front of us is a budget which we are supposed to scrutinize. That is what we are doing and we have the mandate to do so. As I stand here, I have a feeling that we,...

Sen. Karaba Thank you, Madam Temporary Speaker. The position is that we have power under the Constitution. That is the power we will exercise here. One thing we need to think about here is how the Kshs190 billion was arrived at as per the schedule and the retention of Kshs20...

Sen. Karaba Thank you very much, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. I want to contribute to the Bill in front of us. As I support, from the outset, let me take some time May 22, 2013 SENATE DEBATES Sen. Karabato digress to what might have prompted the Lower House to discuss...

Sen. Karaba Madam Temporary Speaker, I withdraw that and continue. What we have in front of us is a budget which we are supposed to scrutinize. That is what we are doing and we have the mandate to do so. As I stand here, I have a feeling that we,...

Sen. Karaba Thank you, Madam Temporary Speaker. The position is that we have power under the Constitution. That is the power we will exercise here. One thing we need to think about here is how the Kshs190 billion was arrived at as per the schedule and the retention of Kshs20...

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Sen. Karaba Hon. Senators, that brings us to a close of that very important Motion. It is now 6.00 p.m. and we are supposed to debate Motion No.10. I would ask the Senate Leader of the Minority to move the Motion. Proceed, Sen. Wetangula. May 8, 2013 SENATE DEBATES Sen....

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Sen. Karaba Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. I stand here to support the Motion that it is quite important for this House to adjourn because of a great son of this nation – somebody whom we really feel, as the young Senators who have just come here

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Sen. Karaba Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I am trying to impress on the hon. Senators not to be so ambitious. It is important to know that some of us are products of the same universities or the famous Tom Mboya Airlift in 1950s and we are still professionals. So, you...

Order, hon. Senators! Could we hold consultations in an orderly manner, please? Sen. Karaba Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I am trying to impress on the hon. Senators not to be so ambitious. It is important to know that some of us are products of the same universities or the famous...

Sen. Ong’era!

It is Sen. Ongoro.

Sen. Ongoro, I apologize.

Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I rise to support this Motion in its entirety. This is a Motion that was supposed to be introduced maybe 40 years ago. I want to state that this Motion is in agreement with the Government policy of decentralization. It is in tandem with Vision 2030...

Sen. KarabaIt, therefore, follows that to the Question on this Motion, each Senator will have one vote.

I will take the last contribution and then allow the Majority Whip to conclude. Harold Kipchumba!

Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I wish to join my colleagues and the whole nation in condoling a hero. On behalf of my family, myself and the fraternity of people with disabilities, I wish to mention two issues that the late Senator was very passionate and supportive of. We, the...

him during the constitutional review process. He was very pertinent in seeing to it that the gains of persons with disabilities are entrenched in the Constitution.I remember being part of the team that came up with issues of disabilities. In Kiswahili, he said; “nyinyi walemavu mtasurvive kukiwa na Bill of...

Finally, Majority Whip, reply to the Motion.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I also want to take this opportunity to also send my condolences to the family. I believe and know that if there is one hero who championed the issues of women in the Constitution and who gave us space in his office, it was the...

Just before I put the voice vote, I want to bring to your attention Standing Order No.69 (1) which states as follows; “When the Senate is to vote on any matter other than a Bill, the Speaker shall rule on whether the matter affects or does not affect counties. April...

It, therefore, follows that to the Question on this Motion, each Senator will have one vote. ADJOURNMENT

Hon. Senators, having resolved to go and condole with the family, this is, therefore ,to inform you that pool transport to the late Senator’s home is available for immediate departure at the Kenyatta International Conference Centre (KICC) forecourt, the area outside the Supreme Court. We will depart not less than...

Sen. KarabaIt, therefore, follows that to the Question on this Motion, each Senator will have one vote.

I will take the last contribution and then allow the Majority Whip to conclude. Harold Kipchumba!

Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I wish to join my colleagues and the whole nation in condoling a hero. On behalf of my family, myself and the fraternity of people with disabilities, I wish to mention two issues that the late Senator was very passionate and supportive of. We, the...

him during the constitutional review process. He was very pertinent in seeing to it that the gains of persons with disabilities are entrenched in the Constitution.I remember being part of the team that came up with issues of disabilities. In Kiswahili, he said; “nyinyi walemavu mtasurvive kukiwa na Bill of...

Finally, Majority Whip, reply to the Motion.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I also want to take this opportunity to also send my condolences to the family. I believe and know that if there is one hero who championed the issues of women in the Constitution and who gave us space in his office, it was the...

Just before I put the voice vote, I want to bring to your attention Standing Order No.69 (1) which states as follows; “When the Senate is to vote on any matter other than a Bill, the Speaker shall rule on whether the matter affects or does not affect counties. April...

It, therefore, follows that to the Question on this Motion, each Senator will have one vote. ADJOURNMENT

Hon. Senators, having resolved to go and condole with the family, this is, therefore ,to inform you that pool transport to the late Senator’s home is available for immediate departure at the Kenyatta International Conference Centre (KICC) forecourt, the area outside the Supreme Court. We will depart not less than...

Sen. Karaba Just before I put the voice vote, I want to bring to your attention Standing Order No.69 (1) which states as follows; “When the Senate is to vote on any matter other than a Bill, the Speaker shall rule on whether the matter affects or does not affect...

I will take the last contribution and then allow the Majority Whip to conclude. Harold Kipchumba!

Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I wish to join my colleagues and the whole nation in condoling a hero. On behalf of my family, myself and the fraternity of people with disabilities, I wish to mention two issues that the late Senator was very passionate and supportive of. We, the...

Secondly, he championed the Education Bill and especially the draft that was not able to go through; the Learners with Disabilities Bill. He was always in consultation with our disability caucuses on the implementation of the Constitution, and he provided guidance whenever we had issues.So, on behalf of the people...

Finally, Majority Whip, reply to the Motion.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I also want to take this opportunity to also send my condolences to the family. I believe and know that if there is one hero who championed the issues of women in the Constitution and who gave us space in his office, it was the...

Just before I put the voice vote, I want to bring to your attention Standing Order No.69 (1) which states as follows; “When the Senate is to vote on any matter other than a Bill, the Speaker shall rule on whether the matter affects or does not affect counties. April...

Hon. Senators, having resolved to go and condole with the family, this is, therefore ,to inform you that pool transport to the late Senator’s home is available for immediate departure at the Kenyatta International Conference Centre (KICC) forecourt, the area outside the Supreme Court. We will depart not less than...

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

Sen. Karaba Mr. Speaker, Sir, if we have all been invited to attend this meeting and we have indicated that we will travel to Mombasa County, I note that the business for that day will end at 6.30 p.m. Going by issues of insecurity that have been cited in Mombasa...

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

Sen. Karaba Mr. Speaker, Sir, if we have all been invited to attend this meeting and we have indicated that we will travel to Mombasa County, I note that the business for that day will end at 6.30 p.m. Going by issues of insecurity that have been cited in Mombasa...

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

Sen. Karaba Mr. Speaker, Sir, if we have all been invited to attend this meeting and we have indicated that we will travel to Mombasa County, I note that the business for that day will end at 6.30 p.m. Going by issues of insecurity that have been cited in Mombasa...

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

Sen. Karaba Mr. Speaker, Sir, if we have all been invited to attend this meeting and we have indicated that we will travel to Mombasa County, I note that the business for that day will end at 6.30 p.m. Going by issues of insecurity that have been cited in Mombasa...

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Sen. Karabaknow that we are ready and willing - and we are going to do it – to help them to make sure that people within his Government do not create new scandals in this country.Mr. Speaker, Sir, unknown to Kenyans, even as we speak now, as early as less...

Hoja ya nidhamu, Bw. Spika. Je, Seneta Muthama yuko sawa vile anavyoendelea kupotosha Bunge hili kwa kusema kwamba Serikali iliyopita imepuuza eneo la Ukambani bali yeye mwenyewe alikuwa Kinara katika Serikali iliyopita? Makamu wa Rais, katika miaka mitano ya Serikali iliyopita alitoka sehemu ya Ukambani. Kuna viongozi wapya kutoka sehemu...

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Sen. Karaba Hon. Senators, you will recall that on the Procedural Motion No.9, there was a robust debate on whether the Senate should adjourn without Question put and we determined that we do not have to put the Question. But because we have not set our calendar and because this...

Mr. Speaker, Sir, I also stand to support the Motion. I would want to remind Kenyans and my fellow hon. Senators that when you look at the commitment of our Government, indeed, the President has always in his speeches reminded us that devolution is in his heart. It is up...

Mr. Speaker, Sir, the Senator to your right is Prof. Lesan from Bomet County. Mr. Speaker, Sir, I also rise to support the Motion. The fact that we are a significant Senate in making devolution successful has been stated by the Senators who have spoken before me. What I want...

Mr. Speaker, Sir, I can now see the wisdom. But really, it should not necessarily say “where you are registered.” Really, it should be expressly mentioned that where a Senator represents a county, he has a duty and responsibility to attend. Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir.

Mr. Speaker, Sir, I wish to support the Motion because it is very important at this stage and time of the country making history. We saw the importance of the Joint Sitting of the Senate and National Assembly yesterday. We synergized and came up with ideas even as Members of...

Mr. Speaker, Sir, thank you for giving me this opportunity to say a few words regarding this Motion. Mr. Speaker, Sir, one of the importance of this Motion is the message that will go to Kenyans to clarify our relationship between the county governments and us. It will be seen...

point, which should make us realize what we are supposed to do with the county governments and what kind of assistance we are supposed to give to our county governments so that the people of Kenya can know our stand. This is because this is not an easy exercise. It...

Mr. Speaker, Sir, thank you for giving me a chance to say a few words. Mr. Speaker, Sir, I am a bit confused because having read this Motion, it wants us to adjourn in order to attend the opening of county assemblies. Some of us come from very far and...

Maybe, for the benefit of the Senator for Samburu, you will appreciate that we formed the Rules and Business Committee only this morning and it was in the inaugural meeting that this agenda cropped up and the Committee agreed unanimously. So, there is nothing between the Speaker of the Senate...

Mr. Speaker, Sir, mine is to thank all those who have spoken in support of this Motion. I think in the process of learning how to conduct our affairs as Senators and also from the Chair’s side – I have heard a few comments that relate to the communication between...

ADJOURNMENT

Order, hon. Senators. Having passed that particular Motion and also having exhausted the business on the Order Paper, it is now time to adjourn the House. The House will, therefore, stand adjourned until Tuesday 23rd April, 2013 at 2.30 p.m. The Senate rose at 5.30 p.m.

Sen. Karaba Maybe, for the benefit of the Senator for Samburu, you will appreciate that we formed the Rules and Business Committee only this morning and it was in the inaugural meeting that this agenda cropped up and the Committee agreed unanimously. So, there is nothing between the Speaker of...

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Sen. Karaba Maybe, for the benefit of the Senator for Samburu, you will appreciate that we formed the Rules and Business Committee only this morning and it was in the inaugural meeting that this agenda cropped up and the Committee agreed unanimously. So, there is nothing between the Speaker of...