Abass Sheikh Mohamed

All parliamentary appearances

Entries 461 to 470 of 518.

• 1 Mar 2023 in Senate: Madam Temporary Speaker, it is high time that we took action as a country. We should not be allowing every Tom, Dick and Harry in this country. We must be able to know who is who in this country. We must be able to control the flow of arms in this country. We know that we have porous borders, but whatever it is, we have enough resources, and men and women who can handle these people. Unfortunately, we have a lot of laxity within our forces and systems. Small arms are readily available. Some of them have found their way ... view
• 30 Dec 2022 in Senate: Mr. Speaker, Sir, this is a House of records. I want to put the record straight on what Sen. Wambua has said, that the Committee on Devolution and Intergovernmental Relations has delayed in intervening in these issues. We did not delay. We moved fast and consulted the local leaders, including our Deputy Speaker, so that this issue could be solved. We were advised that the matter was being handled by local leaders and that they would inform us later. Before they completed their consultation, the matter went to court. So, we could not intervene on a matter that was in ... view
• 30 Dec 2022 in Senate: Mr. Speaker, Sir, this is a House of records. I want to put the record straight on what Sen. Wambua has said, that the Committee on Devolution and Intergovernmental Relations has delayed in intervening in these issues. We did not delay. We moved fast and consulted the local leaders, including our Deputy Speaker, so that this issue could be solved. We were advised that the matter was being handled by local leaders and that they would inform us later. Before they completed their consultation, the matter went to court. So, we could not intervene on a matter that was in ... view
• 20 Dec 2022 in Senate: Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I am confident that every Senator in this House is competent enough. We have argued the whole day about competency. I have no problem with the Committee. However, the paragraph before the names states that ‘The Senate has resolved.’ This Senate is still debating. We have never resolved it. In future, you have to correct that sentence. Secondly, this matter falls under the Committee on Devolution and Intergovernmental Relations yet the Chairman is not included. Every Standing Committee of this Senate has been given responsibilities. However, the Chairman of the view
• 20 Dec 2022 in Senate: The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor, Senate. view
• 20 Dec 2022 in Senate: Committee on Devolution and Intergovernmental Relations is excluded from this Committee. In future, this should be corrected. The Chairpersons of Committees must be respected and consulted on such issues. I thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. view
• 1 Dec 2022 in Senate: Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. I beg to make a Statement pursuant to Standing Order No. 56 (1) (a) in response to the Statement by Sen. (Prof.) Tom Ojienda, SC regarding the border dispute between Kisumu, Nandi and Kericho counties. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I rise, pursuant to Standing Order No. 56 (1)(a) --- view
• 1 Dec 2022 in Senate: What? Come again. view
• 1 Dec 2022 in Senate: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, Sen. (Prof.) Ojienda, SC was supposed to appear before the Committee meeting but he was not present. However, he has been informed of the response on the findings of the Committee. view
• 1 Dec 2022 in Senate: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, your point is noted. view