Ababu Namwamba

All parliamentary appearances

Entries 1731 to 1740 of 1948.

• 5 Feb 2009 in National Assembly: The impression created that I have linked the First Lady to the maize scam is, therefore, manifestly untrue, misleading, erroneous and a gross misrepresentation of facts. In any case, other than the sensational speculation and rumour-mongering, there is no evidence to show that there has been any scam. It is particularly significant to note that records from both the National Cereals and Produce Board (NCPB) and the Ministry of Agriculture show that Gingalili 1968 Limited, was allocated no more than 500 bags of maize, and one would have to considerably stretch imagination to impute any impropriety in the transaction. I ... view
• 5 Feb 2009 in National Assembly: Let me conclude by recalling the world of Sir Winston Churchill, that celebrated war-time British Premier, who is on record as having warned that a lie will always get half-way around the world before the truth has time to put on its pants. It is time for this honourable House to deploy the truth to catch up with the lies, rumours and speculation that have encumbered efforts to distinguish myths from facts in this alleged maize issue. Let us wage the war against corruption resolutely, but also with honesty and honour, driven by high affinity for facts. view
• 5 Feb 2009 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, as my contribution to that, I undertake to this House that at the appropriate moment, I will furnish it with the second instalment of my dossier in this matter, which is a collection of letters and notes by the high and mighty, some of who sit in this House and make noise behind me, at the appropriate time. view
• 5 Feb 2009 in National Assembly: Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. I had started my contribution to this Motion that is seeking to amend the Constitution. view
• 5 Feb 2009 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, there is such a cacophony in the House! view
• 5 Feb 2009 in National Assembly: Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. I have listened to the previous contributions on this Motion and the impression that has been created is that the passing or failure to pass this Bill will hinge on the sovereignty of the Republic of Kenya. view
• 5 Feb 2009 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, it has even been argued here that sovereignty is like virginity and, once it is lost, it cannot be recovered. It has been argued that Kenya lost its sovereignty ages ago. view
• 5 Feb 2009 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, let me start by asserting that it is, indeed, misleading for anyone to view
• 5 Feb 2009 in National Assembly: 4764 PARLIAMENTARY DEBATES February 5, 2009 view
• 5 Feb 2009 in National Assembly: take the position that this country is not a sovereign Republic. We are a sovereign State and anything we do must reflect that honour of the sovereignty of this Republic. view