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29 Jul 2015 in National Assembly:
Yes.
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29 Jul 2015 in National Assembly:
Hon. Deputy Speaker, I beg to move the following Procedural Motion:- THAT, pursuant to the provisions of Standing Order 30(3)(b), this House resolves to hold sittings on Thursdays Morning commencing at 9.30 a.m. to 1.00 p.m. as follows:- (i) Thursday 30th July 2015; (ii) Thursday 6th August 2015; (iii)Thursday 20th August 2015; and (iv) Thursday 27th August, 2015. The House is scheduled to proceed for a long recess in four weeks time in accordance with the calendar of the House. This translates to nine sittings, and these sittings on Thursday have been proposed so that we have a morning sitting ...
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29 Jul 2015 in National Assembly:
Following the Speaker’s Communication yesterday our Parliament will be hosting the 46th CPA, Africa Region, Conference between 9th and 15th August, 2015. The House will not have any sitting during that duration in order to allow Members to actively engage in the conference. This will be to allow Members to participate in the various meetings and interact with their colleagues from Commonwealth countries in Africa. Currently, before the House there are more than 35 Bills, both Government and Private Members’ Bills at various stages. We have the Finance Bill which must be concluded within 90 days from the time the ...
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28 Jul 2015 in National Assembly:
Hon. Speaker, pursuant to Standing Order No. 33, I seek leave of the House for the purpose of discussing the first ever and historic visit by President Barack Hussein Obama, son of this country and the President of the United States of America (USA), to Kenya and the outcome of the Sixth Global Entrepreneurship Summit (GES) and the bilateral talks between the Government of the USA and that of Kenya.
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28 Jul 2015 in National Assembly:
Hon. Speaker, between 24th and 26th July 2015, entrepreneurs from all over the world converged in Nairobi for the Sixth GES, which was officially opened by President Obama. He also gave various addresses touching on various issues of national concern like security, corruption, strengthening devolution, improving healthcare and broadening involvement of women and young people in leadership and entrepreneurship. I, therefore, move that this House adjourns to appreciate President Obama for the historic visit, the Government and the People of the USA for their commitment to broaden the Kenya- USA relationship and entrepreneurs and investors for exuding confidence to invest ...
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28 Jul 2015 in National Assembly:
Hon. Speaker, so far we only have five Bills, some of which are at the Government Printer, including the ones which are on the Order Paper today: (i) the Access to Justice Legal Aid Bill, 2015; (ii) the Judiciary Fund Bill, 2015; (iii) the Magistrates’ Court Bill, 2015, (iv) the Two-Third Gender Rule Bill, 2015; and, (v) the Controller of Budget Bill, 2015. I am sure the Executive, the Commission for the Implementation of the Constitution (CIC) headed by Mr. Nyachae, the Kenya Law Reform Commission (KLRC) and the AG cannot expect this House to give them extension of time ...
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28 Jul 2015 in National Assembly:
Hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker, I beg to move an Adjournment Motion to discuss the visit by our son the President of the United States of America (USA), Barack Hussein Obama.
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28 Jul 2015 in National Assembly:
Hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker, as I said earlier on, the first thing to remember about the impact of President Obama’s visit is the inspiration that he has given to our 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.
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28 Jul 2015 in National Assembly:
country. He made it very clear that he identifies with his Kenyan roots and sees Kenya as a serious partner of the USA Government. He mentioned that when he first came to Kenya, his sister drove him from the airport in a Volkswagen Beetle. He returned as the President of the United States of America. We want to thank him for giving his sister a lift in one of the most prestigious vehicles that the United States of America President uses. Secondly, in my view, the visit by President Barack Obama has changed the narrative. Too often, the stories about ...
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28 Jul 2015 in National Assembly:
On agreements that we signed, the two Presidents agreed on a strategy on a new visa regime where our students and businessmen will get long-term visa arrangements. Secondly, an agreement was signed with regard to security concerning the Security Governance Initiative and Joint Action Plan. As a Member of Parliament from a minority Muslim community, President Obama had respect for the minority. He said that the Muslim community in Kenya and in the USA is a common denominator that the two countries share. In the war against terror, those communities must be brought on board. They must not be radicalized ...
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