Ababu Namwamba

All parliamentary appearances

Entries 1711 to 1720 of 1948.

• 10 Feb 2009 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, we have also taken time to pay attention to concerns of national diversity. Therefore, when you look at the six local experts together with the Director, you indeed, see the face of Kenya. This is not just in terms of regional and ethnic spread but even a reflection of our religious diversity. view
• 10 Feb 2009 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, this process will also benefit greatly from international flavour by the three experts of professional qualifications who bring expertise, not only from an academic perspective, but also from a very practical point. For example, we have the expert from Uganda who was part of the process for the search of the Constitution of Uganda in the 1990s, and the experts from Zambia and South Africa, who have been key participants in the search of new constitutional dispensation, not only in their countries, but beyond their borders. view
• 10 Feb 2009 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, there is an African saying which goes: "If you want to go fast, then you walk alone, but if you want to go far, then you must walk with others." We have attempted to move too fast and as a result, we have not reached far. Maybe, we grab this opportunity to travel far. However, we will only travel far if we walk together as a nation. Within the Parliamentary Select Committee, we have made every possible effort to build consensus. We have made every effort to build bridges across political divides and across our fears ... view
• 10 Feb 2009 in National Assembly: I also want to assuage the fears of those who have expressed - especially from the civil society - themselves, that this process will block the participation of the people. We want to tell them that this team of experts will be handling material that is already in existence and it reflects the broadest possible sentiments and views of the people of Kenya. The team of experts will use materials such as the Bomas Draft, the Kilifi Draft, the so-called Referendum Draft and many other constitutional drafts that we have had occasion to prepare in this country. view
• 10 Feb 2009 in National Assembly: I, therefore, think that we have reached a point in time when we must stand up and decide that it is time to give this country a new Constitution. I plead with this House to support this list and allow this process to take off. I beg to second. view
• 5 Feb 2009 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I have consulted with the Minister over this Question and we have reached a consensus that it be set aside because it is time barred. I put this Question before the House last July. I have agreed with the Minister--- view
• 5 Feb 2009 in National Assembly: Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. In line with the traditions of the House, I beg to ask Question No. 169 on the Order Paper. view
• 5 Feb 2009 in National Assembly: asked the Minister for Transport:- view
• 5 Feb 2009 in National Assembly: (a) whether he could confirm that the Government, through the Police Department, plans to ban Boda Boda operators using bicycles, motorcycles and Tuktuks from accessing or using public roads across the country; view
• 5 Feb 2009 in National Assembly: (b) whether he could provide the justification for that measure and explain the plans he has to provide alternative means of livelihood for thousands of Kenyan youth in the trade; and, view