Ababu Namwamba

All parliamentary appearances

Entries 1901 to 1910 of 1923.

• 29 Apr 2008 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, while giving the Assistant Minister an "A" for his effort in answering that Question, I nonetheless wish to ask a further question. It is now common knowledge, in light of a report released last week by the Consortium for Political Accountability, that the pyramid schemes have their sponsorship entrenched deep in the mainstream political parties. Some of these political parties were not only part of the pyramid schemes but seemed to have choreographed a grand scheme to rip Kenyans off to finance their political activities. Is the Assistant Minister aware, and if he is aware, what action ... view
• 29 Apr 2008 in National Assembly: On a point of order, Mr. Speaker, Sir. view
• 29 Apr 2008 in National Assembly: On a point of order, Mr. Speaker, Sir. view
• 29 Apr 2008 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, this is about dropping--- view
• 29 Apr 2008 in National Assembly: Exactly, Mr. Speaker, Sir. The Statement by the Minister is more of a semantic words than a statement of specific facts. I want him to clarify these two issues. Now that we know that all the issues surrounding this hotel have been handled in the absence of the Attorney-General, who is the principal legal advisor to the Government--- The Minister has arrogated himself the powers of the Office of the Attorney-General. Would he also, in the same vein, table in this House the minute and exact details of the deal between the Central Bank of Kenya and Uhuru Highway Development ... view
• 29 Apr 2008 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I am on the "two." I am now discussing one whole April 29, 2008 PARLIAMENTARY DEBATES 725 with several segments. It is just one whole that is segmented. view
• 29 Apr 2008 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, the last segment is that the Minister must be aware--- The Minister must have a timetable within which he expects that matter to be concluded. May he also share that timetable with this House and treat this matter with the seriousness it deserves? If, indeed, he is not in a position to handle that matter, let him turn it over to the Prime Minister who, as we are aware, has requested information on that matter? view
• 24 Apr 2008 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, let me first of all congratulate hon. Oparanya on his appointment as a Minister. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, in supporting this Motion, I wish to express the following sentiments. I think we are establishing a very admirable tradition in this House. The tradition of vetting appointments to public institutions. However, I would like to urge this House that this process should not become superficial. This is a case where hon. Members only come to look at names on lists and rubber stamp the same. I only found out a short while ago that the names and ... view
• 16 Apr 2008 in National Assembly: On a point of order, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. I beg to humbly disagree, and insist that the question of the presence of an Official Opposition in this House is, indeed, a grave matter of national importance. As an attorney, I do believe that a law is made both in letter and in spirit. I do believe that when the National Accord and Reconciliation Act and the Constitution of Kenya (Amendment) Bill, 2008 were enacted by this House, envisaging a situation where this House would unite to form a Grand Coalition Government, the spirit of the same law was that, ... view
• 20 Mar 2008 in National Assembly: Thank you, Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir. My names are Ababu Namwamba, the Member for Budalangi. Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, I think it will be in order for me to start by expressing my gratitude to my constituents for expressing their confidence in me and sending me to this august House to represent them and, at the same time, to serve the people of Kenya. Mr.Temporary Deputy peaker, Sir, I want to support this Motion but, first, I want to applaud the spirit of bipartisanship that has descended upon this House over the last several weeks, since the signing ... view