Abdirahman Ali Hassan

All parliamentary appearances

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• 6 Nov 2013 in Senate: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I just want two clarifications from the Chairman. First, when there are cattle raids, pastoralists immediately become very poor and vulnerable. Given that relief food is not a very good option because it can help, but it is a short term measure, could the Government consider restocking these people, especially in cases such as this one where livestock cannot be traced? We heard the Chairperson state that police will be given modernized equipment. Knowing the history of our police force, they are not very good in tracking even when they are given the best equipment. We ... view
• 31 Oct 2013 in Senate: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I would like to thank Sen. Haji for giving a timely response. They had said that they would give the statement on Thursday and they did. However, I want to inform the House that the Ministry has, very cleverly, evaded to say that members of the national Government and those of the county governments are doing this in connivance, as I said, with what they are now terming as unscrupulous businessmen. I am also glad that the mixed signals we were getting in relation to the border being closed have now been clarified and the border is ... view
• 31 Oct 2013 in Senate: routes. They are using gazetted customs border posts, including that of Elwak and Liboi. The border is technically closed. However, the fact of the matter is that people are moving, goods are moving in and this is in agreement with representatives of the national Government. I would like to ask, kindly, instead of saying that it is closed, that you open it. After all, nothing is being restricted. It is easier to maintain control flow of arms, goods and people when the border is open. It is easier that way. view
• 30 Oct 2013 in Senate: On a point of order, Mr. Speaker, Sir. view
• 30 Oct 2013 in Senate: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I would actually not have raised this issue if Sen. (Dr.) Khalwale was seated next to me. I would have simply whispered to him. But I have listened keenly. The Motion talks about formulating policy whereas what is raised by Sen. (Dr.) Khalwale says “implementing policy.” I think it is the preserve of the national Government to formulate policies where county governments are not able to. I feel the Motion is in order. But we will wait for your guidance. The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposes only. A certified version of ... view
• 30 Oct 2013 in Senate: On a point of order, Mr. Speaker, Sir. While I do respect your decision, it is important that we put things in clear perspective with regard to this particular matter. It will be unfortunate if this House can narrow down this matter to party level. To our knowledge, it will not be right for any organ, whether it is the National Assembly or even the Senate where we sit, to contribute to the destabilization of parties, which are actually the main base for constitution of these very important rather organs. To our understanding one side of the Coalition is said ... view
• 30 Oct 2013 in Senate: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I rise to support this very important Motion by Sen. Zipporah Kittony which relates to the formulation of a water harvesting policy. Mr. Speaker, Sir, in areas where I come from, particularly in the north, where there are persistent droughts, if only we focused on water harvesting, we would not have suffered so much. Unfortunately, this did not happen in the past, but probably, now that water has become a major function for county governments, the national Government is only left with matters, particularly that relate to policy formulation. Where we come from and even in areas ... view
• 30 Oct 2013 in Senate: On a point of order, Mr. Speaker, Sir. Sen. Elachi, to our knowledge and to everybody’s knowledge--- If you allow me, Mr. Speaker, Sir--- view
• 30 Oct 2013 in Senate: Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. Having heard your ruling correctly and taking into consideration that we do not want to go into a circus, we know that Sen. Elachi does not represent the CORD 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
• 24 Oct 2013 in Senate: On a point of order, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I will be very brief. The truth of the matter is that we have not had any responses being done comprehensively, authoritatively and in a binding manner. I seek your considered ruling on this. We know the limitations according to the Constitution. We kindly ask you to look into this matter deeply and see to it that we get the correct responses which are comprehensive the way I have put it. They cannot just make commitments on behalf of the Government. You need to make a ruling and set the pace. view