Ababu Namwamba

All parliamentary appearances

Entries 1881 to 1890 of 1948.

• 2 Jul 2008 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, the Assistant Minister's answer is conveniently scanty. First, I would like him to explain to the House what these specific recommendations by the security organs are. view
• 2 Jul 2008 in National Assembly: On a point of order, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. view
• 2 Jul 2008 in National Assembly: On a point of order, Madam Temporary Deputy Speaker. I think it would be very important if the Leader of Government Business gave a definite commitment. This is because all these files I am carrying contain documentation related to this matter. We have been walking in this Chamber with all these documents expecting an answer from the Minister of State for Provincial Administration and Internal Security. This matter is of grave national importance. It is not sufficient for the Leader of Government Business to merely plead with the House for more time because this Ministerial Statement, if my memory serves ... view
• 2 Jul 2008 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, first of all, let me start by applauding the Chair for the splendid ruling. It is worth to remind the Government side that they are bound by the principle of collective responsibility. So, whatever Mr. Kimunya has done, they cannot purport to come to this House and say that they can act as the accused, investigating officer, prosecutor, jury, judge and executioner. What the Government is attempting to do by telling us that they can appoint a Committee to July 2, 2008 PARLIAMENTARY DEBATES 1589 investigate this is really attempting to close the stable one week ... view
• 2 Jul 2008 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I hope that my time will be accordingly recovered because that was a waste of time. view
• 2 Jul 2008 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I was pointing to the fact that the manner in which the Minister has conducted himself flies right in the face of requirements of professionalism 1590 PARLIAMENTARY DEBATES July 2, 2008 under the Public Officer Ethics Act. One of the principles here is that if the public officer is a member of a professional body, that member must observe the ethical and professional requirements of that body. It is public knowledge that the hon. Minister who is a former Chairman of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) has actually drawn the attention of ... view
• 2 Jul 2008 in National Assembly: On a point of order, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. Is the Leader of Government Business in order to purport to be speaking on behalf of the subject of this Motion? When the Minister stood up to speak, he did not plead for more time to leave this House and go to seek more facts. He merely pleaded for additional time now, which you kindly granted! view
• 1 Jul 2008 in National Assembly: On a point of order, Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir. I want to go back and beg your indulgence. For purposes of the record and for posterity, because this Motion by the Minister for Finance already appears on the Order Paper for today, I want to plead with you that let it go on record that at least this matter that is already on the Order Paper will not be debated pending the action expected from the HBC and all other issues that Ministers may raise and also until the Motions that have been placed before this House are debated ... view
• 25 Jun 2008 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I beg to ask the Minister of State for Immigration and Registration of Persons the following Question by Private Notice. (a) Could the Minister confirm that a deportation order was issued against a Nigeria national, one Mr. Arthur Obima Efedigbo and explain the reasons for the action? (b) Is the Minister aware that, following the deportation order, a potentially damaging diplomatic row now threatens to erupt between Kenya and the Federal Republic of Nigeria? (c) What measures is the Government taking to have this matter resolved amicably to guarantee the rights of Mr. Efedigbo and protect ... view
• 25 Jun 2008 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I appreciate that this matter is subject to mitigation. So, I will be willing to hold on until next week. view