Abdirahman Ali Hassan

All parliamentary appearances

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• 11 Jun 2014 in Senate: Thank you very much, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, for allowing me to contribute to this very important Motion. From the outset, I wish to support the Motion, but also want to acknowledge that this particular Motion should have been broadened to encompass other areas in which Kenyans can benefit from and not necessarily the peacekeeping mission. view
• 10 Jun 2014 in Senate: On a point of order, Mr. Speaker, Sir. The assertion of my brother and very senior Senator, Dr. Khalwale, that politicians who do not drink are, in a sense, mad, is really going to have a bad impact in terms of thoughts about the politicians. Could he substantiate or withdraw, because that statement is very appalling for the legislature? Is he in order really to insinuate that the Senators or Members of the National Assembly who do not drink are in a sense mad or likely to go mad? The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information ... view
• 10 Jun 2014 in Senate: Thank you Mr. Speaker, Sir. I actually stand to oppose this Bill. I oppose for a number of reasons. In as much as the originator of this Bill called it the Alcoholic Drinks Control (Amendment) Bill, if I was the originator, I would have called it the Alcohol Ban Bill. I want to also tell my brother, Sen. (Dr.) Khalwale, that there are many things to thank him for including spiritual guidance and we will discuss them. This is a country of faith, a country that does not have to entirely rely on alcohol proceeds to make it grow. Mr. ... view
• 10 Jun 2014 in Senate: Mr. Speaker, Sir, you do not have to narrow your thinking. We need to build up our base and build up our points and think deeply and expound on it rather than becoming very narrow. I said from the outset that this Bill is talking about control--- 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
• 10 Jun 2014 in Senate: Thank you Mr. Speaker, Sir, for enlightening all of us on the fact that as we debate, we should not be limited to certain horizons only. We must think very broadly and in a manner that will help all of us understand issues in a better perspective. I want to say that excessive alcohol consumption may have a lot of impact on the lives of our own people. Even the economic well being of the households will be affected. People are growing poorer and families are continuing to divorce or separate, the work force has been affected and productivity has ... view
• 9 Jun 2014 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I have reset it now, hoping that it works. view
• 9 Jun 2014 in National Assembly: Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir, for allowing me to add my voice to this very important Bill. Mr. Speaker, Sir, first of all, I want to appreciate the efforts that were made by Members of the Mediation Committee. I want to thank the Members from the Senate who have played their role effectively. I also want to note that the supremacy battles between the two Houses seem to be waning. It is important that we reduce those divisions, because it does not pay. It is important that both Houses agree for the interest of this nation on matters that affect ... view
• 9 Jun 2014 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I beg to support. 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
• 5 Jun 2014 in Senate: Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, my question is closely related to that of Sen. Billow. Many times our Government has not had clear plans, whether it is immediate or long-term. The reasons from the Chairman are as good as the traditional ones which say “when funds will be available or when possible.” Could he, honestly, tell us if there are immediate plans to do this, now and even for the future? The Government should have a strategic plan. view
• 5 Jun 2014 in Senate: On a point of order, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir. We cannot allow this to go on. view