Ababu Namwamba

All parliamentary appearances

Entries 1501 to 1510 of 1948.

• 7 Apr 2011 in National Assembly: These are real issues that we cannot tamper with any more. When we talk about participation of women in the governance of this country, we are not just talking about assistant or deputy positions. We are talking about substantive involvement or engagement. Indeed, I do not believe that merely because a large number of women have applied for the position of a deputy in any position by any chance reflects on the capacity of the women of this country or their disposition. Indeed, we have the opportunity to demonstrate that we are willing to go beyond the mere letter of ... view
• 7 Apr 2011 in National Assembly: Madam Temporary Deputy Speaker, we need to also acknowledge that there are certain things we cannot do the way we have always done them. Take the question of the next elections. I mention this because the Commission for the Implementation of the Constitution that has given us this report has had occasion to pronounce itself on this matter. The Commission says in its own view that the next election should be held in August, 2012. I want to associate myself with the sentiments of the CIC that, indeed, the next election should be held in August, 2012. There are arguments ... view
• 7 Apr 2011 in National Assembly: Therefore, what are we afraid of? If it would not be unconstitutional for us to go to the ballot box in August, next year then we must not delay the date of the next elections even by a single day. Let us prepare to allow the people of this country to elect their new Government in August, 2012 without any delay. view
• 7 Apr 2011 in National Assembly: Madam Temporary Deputy Speaker, I have no doubt that we have the capacity to implement this Constitution and meet the deadline set out in the Fifth Schedule of this Constitution. Even as we talk about this time table, let us also take time to celebrate the achievements that we have already seen. We have already put in place certain commissions that are critical in this process including the CIC. The reforms within the Judiciary are already rolling on. We have already passed two critical Bills; one to establish the Judicial Service Commission and the other on the vetting of judges. ... view
• 7 Apr 2011 in National Assembly: We must also avoid side shows that may interfere with the process of implementing this Constitution. We have spent so much time talking about The Hague and issues which we have obviously bungled ourselves and because honesty is such short supply, we do not have the courage to talk about some of these things. This House had the opportunity to debate at length and put in place a local mechanism. The HANSARD can bear us witness. We threw away that opportunity. We composed a famous hit chorus, “Don’t be vague, let us go to The Hague”. The Romans used to ... view
• 7 Apr 2011 in National Assembly: Madam Temporary Deputy Speaker, even as we talk about--- view
• 7 Apr 2011 in National Assembly: Madam Temporary Deputy Speaker, lawyers say Res ipsa view
• 7 Apr 2011 in National Assembly: . Facts speak for themselves! We watch news. We see these things and we read. I do not hear of any mention of Kenya. I do not hear any mention of the dead. I do not hear any mention of the victims. I only hear mention of a couple of people whom we are told are leading presidential contenders. view
• 7 Apr 2011 in National Assembly: Madam Temporary Deputy Speaker, honestly the hon. Member, with due respect, is out of order for wasting my precious time for contributing to this Motion. view
• 7 Apr 2011 in National Assembly: Madam Temporary Deputy Speaker, my point is the incongruity of obsession with one side of this two-sided coin of justice. As we care for the suspects, may we also care, in equal measure for the victims. view