Abdirahman Ali Hassan

All parliamentary appearances

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• 5 Nov 2015 in Senate: On a point of order, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. We do not want to look helpless as the Senate. Committees have time and again been told to use their power. With due respect to Sen. (Dr.) Khalwale, I want him to hear this, please, use your power to compel them to attend. If they do not attend, there is recourse. You should be able to use this opportunity. view
• 4 Nov 2015 in Senate: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I heard the Chair say that the level of the works done is only 2.6 per cent and the payments that were done total to about Kshs265 million. Is she satisfied that these payments that were made were in line with what was really done? I tend to think that it has gone beyond what is anticipated. If you are not satisfied, what action will be taken against those who made payments that may not be deserved? view
• 4 Nov 2015 in Senate: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, when a statement is sought from a Chairperson of a Committee, ordinarily, after the statement as you have rightly put it, it is time for clarification. I am sure that the Chair, in this case, must answer certain aspects, as you had rightly put, of those areas which she is able to answer. I expect her to say that we invite the Cabinet Secretary to comprehensively address the many issues that were asked. Kindly, if you can allow her to answer the ones--- view
• 4 Nov 2015 in Senate: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, not even a single question? view
• 4 Nov 2015 in Senate: Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. I thank the Chair for the long response but the Government has never been effective in forestalling the conflicts in these areas or even dealing with existing ones like the ongoing one between the Meru and Isiolo people. Even if you deploy thousands of forces, they have never been efficient. How is the Government investing in the long-term traditional engagement with the local communities? The longer they engage on peaceful settlement, the better. How is the Government engaging directly with the local communities and their leadership to create a long-term solution? view
• 4 Nov 2015 in Senate: On a point of order, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. While I respect the decision that you have taken as the Chair, it is in order--- view
• 4 Nov 2015 in Senate: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I am saying that, as the Chair of the House - As the Deputy Speaker, it is very important that when we are reconvening on a special day like this, it is the prerogative of the Speaker. However, it is also very traditional and usual to consult the leadership collectively. We are not in the picture. However, I will still abide by your decision. view
• 4 Nov 2015 in Senate: On a point of order, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. view
• 4 Nov 2015 in Senate: Thank you very much Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. Consultation is an ongoing process. It does not stop at one place and we do not have to fix our minds in one particular position. The fact that a consultation was made at a certain stage does not mean if circumstances change, you cannot change that position. The only factor – the The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposes only. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor, Senate. view
• 21 Oct 2015 in Senate: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I join my colleagues in thanking the Senator for Vihiga County and by extension, the Vihiga County Assembly’s Legal Affairs Committee. This is a nationwide problem and worse in areas where some of us come from. Last Friday, I visited a centre called Hele and communities coming from as far as 200 kilometres were forced to come to the centre at a common place to apply for national identity cards which is really inconveniencing. Some of the communities that we come from are subjected to two vetting exercises; one at the grassroots level and another at ... view