Ababu Namwamba

All parliamentary appearances

Entries 11 to 20 of 1923.

• 25 May 2017 in National Assembly: Hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker, I second. view
• 25 May 2017 in National Assembly: Hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker, I second. view
• 25 May 2017 in National Assembly: Thank you, Hon. Deputy Speaker. I have a very keen interest in this matter. First of all, I support the recommittal of the clauses. I believe it is a very good move because it provides opportunity for us to reflect on this matter a little bit more deeply and perhaps conclude the consultations in a more substantive manner. I had the privilege of moving in this House, in January 2013, the Sports Bill, then as the Minister responsible for Youth and Sports. I moved the Sports Bill that opened the door for sports betting. At that time, the motivation was ... view
• 25 May 2017 in National Assembly: Thank you, Hon. Deputy Speaker. I have a very keen interest in this matter. First of all, I support the recommittal of the clauses. I believe it is a very good move because it provides opportunity for us to reflect on this matter a little bit more deeply and perhaps conclude the consultations in a more substantive manner. I had the privilege of moving in this House, in January 2013, the Sports Bill, then as the Minister responsible for Youth and Sports. I moved the Sports Bill that opened the door for sports betting. At that time, the motivation was ... view
• 24 May 2017 in National Assembly: Hon. Speaker, I support this Bill. The passage of this Bill can hasten the process of ensuring that county governments meet their obligations between now and election day. A lot of activities have been affected across the country. Everybody is keen to hear that this Bill has ultimately been enacted so that we can move forward. I agree with the sentiments expressed by the Members, that as we move forward, and as we look forward to the 12th Parliament, we need to start thinking in advance on how to smoothen the rough edges. Those of us who are students of ... view
• 24 May 2017 in National Assembly: Hon. Speaker, I support this Bill. The passage of this Bill can hasten the process of ensuring that county governments meet their obligations between now and election day. A lot of activities have been affected across the country. Everybody is keen to hear that this Bill has ultimately been enacted so that we can move forward. I agree with the sentiments expressed by the Members, that as we move forward, and as we look forward to the 12th Parliament, we need to start thinking in advance on how to smoothen the rough edges. Those of us who are students of ... view
• 24 May 2017 in National Assembly: fact that once a constitution comes into being, you notice that there are a number of rough edges that would need to be smoothened. I support the sentiments especially expressed by the Member for Seme. The process that leads to this Bill, including consultation, sharing of information and coordination of the process of generating the Bill, needs to be smoother. We want to have an arrangement where the Senate, the National Assembly and other agencies that have an interest in this Bill have some kind of confluence or meeting point where a lot of these issues can be thrashed out ... view
• 24 May 2017 in National Assembly: fact that once a constitution comes into being, you notice that there are a number of rough edges that would need to be smoothened. I support the sentiments especially expressed by the Member for Seme. The process that leads to this Bill, including consultation, sharing of information and coordination of the process of generating the Bill, needs to be smoother. We want to have an arrangement where the Senate, the National Assembly and other agencies that have an interest in this Bill have some kind of confluence or meeting point where a lot of these issues can be thrashed out ... view
• 24 May 2017 in National Assembly: In fact, it is on record that the recent very bad strike which took so long to resolve had a lot to do with uncertainties, overlapping of duties and responsibilities between the national Government and county governments in terms of who exactly is responsible for what and whose mandate ends where. Those are issues we need to deal with. Today, we urge county governments that even after the elections, they need to get serious with the provision of basic social services which we all believed would be managed better, their provision would be made swifter, faster and cheaper with devolution. ... view
• 24 May 2017 in National Assembly: In fact, it is on record that the recent very bad strike which took so long to resolve had a lot to do with uncertainties, overlapping of duties and responsibilities between the national Government and county governments in terms of who exactly is responsible for what and whose mandate ends where. Those are issues we need to deal with. Today, we urge county governments that even after the elections, they need to get serious with the provision of basic social services which we all believed would be managed better, their provision would be made swifter, faster and cheaper with devolution. ... view