Ababu Namwamba

All parliamentary appearances

Entries 41 to 50 of 1948.

• 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
• 24 May 2017 in National Assembly: whether well or badly under their watch or whether they are reelected or not. They shall be held accountable for these resources as we pass this Division of Revenue Bill. Hon. Speaker, I support. view
• 24 May 2017 in National Assembly: whether well or badly under their watch or whether they are reelected or not. They shall be held accountable for these resources as we pass this Division of Revenue Bill. Hon. Speaker, I support. view
• 17 May 2017 in National Assembly: Hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker, they say “failing to plan is planning to fail”. This country just needs to plan better so that we can confront the challenges that face us in a more prepared manner. This country also needs a huge dose of patriotism. When this country was debating the Nyayo car, I was a small boy in primary school. However, I remember the ridicule and the political games that were played around that project. Now, see the countries that dared to think and dream big! Sudan to the north of this country is already thinking and investing The electronic ... view
• 17 May 2017 in National Assembly: Hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker, they say “failing to plan is planning to fail”. This country just needs to plan better so that we can confront the challenges that face us in a more prepared manner. This country also needs a huge dose of patriotism. When this country was debating the Nyayo car, I was a small boy in primary school. However, I remember the ridicule and the political games that were played around that project. Now, see the countries that dared to think and dream big! Sudan to the north of this country is already thinking and investing The electronic ... view
• 17 May 2017 in National Assembly: in the production of aircraft. So, you must also be patriotic and give real meaning to the mantra of buying Kenya and being proud of what it is. So, I want to applaud this fine son of Ugenya who I want to wish resounding success on 8th of August because this Parliament and this country definitely need this kind of innovative mind. So, Hon. David Ochieng, may this Bill be among the many things that will give you the licence back to the 12th Parliament. I support this Bill. view