Ababu Namwamba

All parliamentary appearances

Entries 1681 to 1690 of 1948.

• 7 May 2009 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, it gives me pleasure to second this Motion. Let me start by confirming and concurring with the Chairman of the PSC that the nominees, both for the Chairmanship and the membership of this important Commission, are the best that appeared before the PSC. In taking time to prepare this list of nominees, we considered numerous factors. We considered gender factors and made every possible effort to attain acceptable gender balance. We considered regional balance and also ensured that these nominees, indeed, reflect the interests that bestride the length and breadth of view
• 30 Apr 2009 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, it gives me great honour to have the privilege of seconding this Motion, essentially because this task that the House is faced with right now is of great national significance. The reconstitution and the restructuring of ECK is, indeed, the first step in a long journey that this country must travel in our bid to achieve far-reaching constitutional, statutory and institutional reforms. Indeed, the aftermath of the last general election put into sharp focus the need and the necessity to have an electoral body that commands the confidence, the respect and the absolute faith of the ... view
• 23 Apr 2009 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, sometimes it is appropriate for one to stand here and speak for their constituents. Sometimes it is even appropriate to stand here and speak as a Member of a political party. This is one of those times when you must stand here and speak for Kenya. As we speak and reflect for Kenya, I want hon. Members to reflect on these three issues: One, I have heard statements to the effect that if this stalemate continues, we could go for fresh elections. I want to caution Members of Parliament here that we should not even contemplate that ... view
• 23 Apr 2009 in National Assembly: Secondly, this House should reflect and take note of the fact that it is not the responsibility of this House to determine the Leader of Government Business. So, we could sit here until kingdom come, but this House does not have the legal, or any other mandate, to resolve this matter. It is not a matter that we could even put to the vote and determine. view
• 24 Feb 2009 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I rise on a point of order to seek a Ministerial Statement from the Minister for Foreign Affairs. In view of the report that there is heavy presence of Ugandan Military in the locale of the Kenya/Uganda Border, especially the islands of Migingo, Sigulu and Lolwe, and further considering the long-running uncertainty on the actual delineation of the said Kenya/Uganda Border in Lake Victoria that has led to constant stand-off between the two nations and frequent harassment of Kenyan fishermen and traders in the waters of Lake Victoria, I request the Minister to clarify the following:- view
• 24 Feb 2009 in National Assembly: One, disclose to this House the reasons for the recent militarisation by Uganda of Migingo and Sigulu islands in Lake Victoria and further indicate the loss suffered by Kenya by reason of the destruction of normal activities occasioned by the said militarisation, especially loss of earnings by fishermen and traders. view
• 24 Feb 2009 in National Assembly: Secondly, lay on the Table maps showing the exact international border in Lake Victoria between Kenya and Uganda and explain whether these maps are the ones drawn by the defunct East African Railways and Harbours Authority according to which the islands of Migingo, Sigulu and Lolwe, among others are part of Kenyan territory. view
• 24 Feb 2009 in National Assembly: Thirdly, explain the measures taken by the Government to return the affected areas to normalcy, including ensuring the security and safety of Kenyans living and working in the affected areas that extend across several constituencies that include Budalang'i, Bondo and Nyatike. view
• 24 Feb 2009 in National Assembly: Finally, the Minister should explain the steps the Government has taken to resolve the long standing simmering border dispute between Kenya and Uganda, especially efforts to adopt a definite map duly acknowledged and accepted by the respective Governments of Kenya and Uganda. view
• 24 Feb 2009 in National Assembly: Fe bruary 24, 2009 PARLIAMENTAR Y DEBATES view