Okoiti Andrew Omtatah

On a point of order, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. (Applause)

Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, it is not Peninah but Peris Tobiko. In the New Testament, Jesus Christ looked at children and said they belonged to the Kingdom of God. We cannot claim to be Christians or believers in anything if we do not look after our children. It means we...

On a point of order, Mr. Speaker, Sir. What is your Point of Order, Senator? My point of order is anchored on Article 181 of the Constitution. I am afraid that we are just about to violate the Constitution of Kenya the way previous Houses have been doing. Impeachment proceedings...

Mr. Speaker, Sir, thank you for the opportunity to address this honourable House. First and foremost, I would like to correct an impression created by Sen. (Dr.) Khalwale that this is a rehearsal for impeaching the President. It is not. The consequences of an impeachment are not a rehearsal because...

Mr. Speaker, Sir, I think the Hon. Sen. Cheptumo had taken a nap because I withdrew and corrected. He had taken a nap and missed my withdrawal. However, it is understandable. We are around Christmas time. (Laughter)

Mr. Speaker, Sir, for the benefit of my friend, Sen. Cheptumo, I withdraw and apologize profusely to the Deputy Speaker--- (Loud Consultations) Sen. Cheptumo, may the Senator be heard in silence kindly. Mr. Speaker, Sir, for the benefit of my friend, Sen. Cheptumo, I withdraw and apologize profusely to the...

And to him for having missed out on what I said earlier. The problem we have in this House is the text of Standing Order No. 80 (1) (b) and Sen. (Prof.) Tom Ojienda, SC, touched on it. What is disturbing some of us is the process; being called to...

Secondly

Secondly

(Loud consultations) (Laughter)

Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I also rise to support this Motion for very few, but very important reasons. We have heard the reasons as to why we go for the Committee or Plenary from the people who have spoken. When the Senate Majority leader and the Senate Minority Leader...

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Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, for finally seeing me. I am happy that we are here bidding Sen. Murkomen kwa heri. He is a great man and a friend. I remember shortly after I had been declared the winner of the Senate seat in Busia County, he called to...

As regards to the contents of the speech, I was a bit frustrated because the words ‘research’ and ‘development’ were not mentioned. Without that mentioning them, we are headed nowhere.I give the President the benefit of the doubt, that he was painting with a big brush and maybe he could...

Mr. Speaker, Sir, I rise to thank and congratulate you on your election and that of your able Deputy, with whom we had a chat yesterday. I also congratulate all Senators who have been elected or nominated to this House. Mine is to wish you well and pray that the...