Amos Kimunya

All parliamentary appearances

Entries 3391 to 3400 of 6175.

• 20 Sep 2012 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, I beg to oppose the amendment by hon. Keter. Mr. Temporary Deputy Chairman, Sir, the emphasis in his amendment is people with expertise in marketing, production and distribution of breast milk substitutes, nominated by the Kenya Association of Manufacturers. There is conflict of interest. For example, the amendment that the Minister has just moved is bringing in a representative of the Principal Secretary in the Ministry for the time being responsible for matters relating to trade, which now takes care of all trade related issues and at the same time, two other people with relevant ... view
• 20 Sep 2012 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Chairman, Sir, I beg to oppose this for reasons advanced by colleagues. I want to ask the Committee to be very careful in terms of what we bring into law. If we cannot enforce what we are bringing into law, then we have failed as a Parliament. When you say financial assistance, but qualify only financial assistance for scholarships, we are basically saying that for scholarships, you must disclose, but if you receive any other financial assistance as an inducement, you are not expected to disclose. In trying to get out of this, the Committee has complicated ... view
• 20 Sep 2012 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Chairman, Sir, the spirit of this Clause is consistent with all regulatory bodies. You cannot have a regulator who does not have the power to access any premises, be it factories or shops; to see how products are being displayed and all those things. If they have to go to court before going to a shop, they will be having a lot of issues pending in court and clogging our justice system. view
• 20 Sep 2012 in National Assembly: Thank you, Mr. Temporary Deputy Chairman, Sir. Indeed, you have clarified that issue. It may appear superfluous, but I think the last bit is a proviso that if they are tabled here and no action is taken within 21 days, they will become law. So, it obligates the House to either make a decision or to allow it to become law, which is very good. I wish that all this now becomes standard for all regulations. So, I will support this amendment. view
• 18 Sep 2012 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, I was aware there was the request. But now that the Minister has walked out, perhaps, we could ask him to appear tomorrow and issue the Statement then. view
• 18 Sep 2012 in National Assembly: Yes, I will do so, Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir. view
• 18 Sep 2012 in National Assembly: Yes, Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, indeed, I promised to have the Statement and, also, in good faith, also give a copy to the hon. Member because it came in last week when we were in between saying that it was not with me; and then before the end of Statement’s time--- But since that time, the union has gone to court and that may complicate matters. I am also aware that the matter on the affected workers has been referred to the relevant Departmental Committee which is chaired by Mrs. Noor. Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, I would like ... view
• 18 Sep 2012 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, my understanding of the retrenchment exercise affecting the 600 members of staff has already taken place. So, we cannot stop what has already taken place. The other issue that I would like to bring to the attention of the House is that Kenya Airways is a company listed on the Nairobi Stock Exchange--- view
• 18 Sep 2012 in National Assembly: Our rules are very clear. For a company listed on the Nairobi Stock Exchange, the only people who can direct them in terms of what to do is the regulator, which is the Capital Markets Authority (CMA), in terms of compliance of stock exchange issues or the courts. We, as Parliament, cannot interfere. view
• 18 Sep 2012 in National Assembly: Within the framework of the Committee, we can look at all the policy issues and other issues can be brought concerning humanitarian issues. Kenya Airways can appear before the Committee but not here on the Floor of the House to explain some things that need explanation. view