Ababu Namwamba

All parliamentary appearances

Entries 1151 to 1160 of 1948.

• 17 May 2012 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I stand guided, but we also do have precedent, which I intended to make reference to, where the Chair has previously been able to rule on a Motion that had not been moved after the tabling of the Report. view
• 17 May 2012 in National Assembly: Respectively, most obliged, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. view
• 16 May 2012 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, first of all, let me commend the Right hon. Prime Minister for the starling role he has played as a champion in the protection of the environment. That is something that this House really needs to acknowledge. However, the Prime Minister is, of course, aware that there are non-State agencies--- In this regard, I want to particularly commend the role played by the Kenya Red Cross, led by gallant sons of this land like Mr. Abbas Gullet. These agencies are always out there lending a hand; whether you are talking about flooding, mudslides or drought, you ... view
• 10 May 2012 in National Assembly: On a point of Order, Mr. Speaker, Sir. We do know the legislative process in this House and understand that once the Government has tabled business in this House, that business either has to be processed and prosecuted to conclusion or be formally withdrawn through the established procedure. The Constitution of Kenya (Amendment) Bill, 2011 was formally tabled in this House. It went through the First Reading and was then referred to the Committee. You are aware that the Constitution Implementation Oversight Committee (CIOC) held 23 hearings across the country, in fulfillment of the Constitutional requirement for public participation. The ... view
• 10 May 2012 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, can I give it a shot? view
• 26 Apr 2012 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I feel the urge to add my voice to this debate more so because the issue of land really is one of those critical issues that were at view
• 26 Apr 2012 in National Assembly: the centre of the agitation for the transformation of this country. It is so gratifying. Indeed, it is actually historic for those of us who have the opportunity to see this transformation take place and even be part of the same in terms of this legislation. It is, indeed, both humbling and a great honour. I want to congratulate the Minister for Lands, hon. Orengo, and the Chairman of the House’s Departmental Committee on Land and Natural Resources, hon. Mutava Musyimi, for the very consultative process that has informed this legislation. In the spirit of the Constitution, which celebrates public ... view
• 25 Apr 2012 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, when the history of this country is written, it certainly shall be remembered that it was during the reign of His Excellency President Mwai Kibaki that this country finally broke the jinx of our very long pursuit of a new constitutional order. Therefore, I want to commend the President, not only for the vision that he expressed in this House, his vision of this country and outlining also achievements that we have seen under his leadership and where he hopes to see our country headed, but also to applaud him for this momentous achievement. The Constitution ... view
• 25 Apr 2012 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, our National Anthem and our own Constitution celebrate national unity. But we want to see the intention for national unity expressed in the little actions that we take, as persons who have been given the responsibility to manage the affairs of this country. All previous presidents in this country have expressed the desire for national unity. His Excellency the late Jomo Kenyatta did not tire to talk about national unity. Retired President Daniel Toroitich Arap Moi preached national unity at every opportunity. He even came up with an interesting philosophy; the famous Nyayo philosophy of peace, ... view
• 25 Apr 2012 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, our third President has also not tired to speak about national unity. But when you look at all those presidents, you do not see action matching intention. Today, I look at the distribution of public appointments as an example. Recently, we had appointment to the National Environmental Management Authority (NEMA). The President had three names out of which to pick one person. There was a person from North Eastern and there was a person from the western region of this country. The President settled on a person from his home region. That was an opportunity to ... view