Abdi Omar Shurie

All parliamentary appearances

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• 28 Sep 2023 in National Assembly: Thank you Hon. Speaker. I beg to lay the following Paper on the Table: Report of the Public Debt and Privatisation Committee on its consideration of loans contracted by the national Government between May 2022 and April 2023. view
• 28 Sep 2023 in National Assembly: Hon. Speaker. I beg to give notice of the following Motion: THAT, this House adopts the Report of the Public Debt and Privatization Committee on its consideration of loans contracted by the national Government between May 2022 and April 2023, laid on the Table of the House on Thursday, 28th September 2023. view
• 28 Sep 2023 in National Assembly: Hon. Speaker. I beg to give notice of the following Motion: THAT, this House adopts the Report of the Public Debt and Privatization Committee on its consideration of loans contracted by the national Government between May 2022 and April 2023, laid on the Table of the House on Thursday, 28th September 2023. view
• 27 Sep 2023 in National Assembly: Hon. Speaker, could the Cabinet Secretary— (a) clarify whether it is appropriate for businesses to refuse cash payments, which is still recognised as a legal tender? (b) state the measures in place to accommodate citizens who do not have access to digital payment systems such as M-Pesa, online payment platforms or credit/debit cards such as Visa or MasterCard? I thank you, Hon. Speaker. view
• 27 Sep 2023 in National Assembly: Hon. Speaker, could the Cabinet Secretary— (a) clarify whether it is appropriate for businesses to refuse cash payments, which is still recognised as a legal tender? (b) state the measures in place to accommodate citizens who do not have access to digital payment systems such as M-Pesa, online payment platforms or credit/debit cards such as Visa or MasterCard? I thank you, Hon. Speaker. view
• 14 Sep 2023 in National Assembly: Yes, Hon. Speaker. view
• 14 Sep 2023 in National Assembly: Sorry. I was informed that this was to be moved by the Leader of the Majority Party. That is why I was not ready. view
• 14 Sep 2023 in National Assembly: Hon. Speaker, I beg to lay the following Paper on the Table: Report of the Public Debt and Privatisation Committee on its consideration of Senate amendments to the Public Finance Management (Amendment) Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 16 of 2023). I beg to lay. view
• 14 Sep 2023 in National Assembly: Thank you, Hon. Speaker. I seek to second the Motion by the Leader of the Majority Party. I would also like to appreciate the Members of the Public Debt and Privatisation Committee for their commitment and ensuring that this Report was tabled on time. In consideration of the Bill, the Committee noted and appreciated the important role that the two Houses of Parliament play in legislation, at times acting in unison. The electronic version of the Official Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor. view
• 14 Sep 2023 in National Assembly: However, there are limits as per Article 93(2) of the Constitution. We must appreciate that both Houses have different mandates. The Committee noted that the primary amendments by the Senate will degrade the functions of the National Assembly, especially when both Houses consider, and most importantly, pass resolutions relating to National Government borrowing. The Committee observed that the oversight role on the national Government’s borrowings and matters of public financial management is the preserve of the National Assembly as per Article 95 of the Constitution. Therefore, any reporting requirements proposed in the Bill for the National Government to comply with ... view