Amos Kimunya

All parliamentary appearances

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• 29 Dec 2021 in National Assembly: Thank you, Hon. Temporary Deputy Chairman. I rise to oppose this amendment which has only been halfway explained. If I remember very well; earlier in the morning, the Mover of this amendment agreed that we could add “slogan”, “symbol” and even “colours.” 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. view
• 29 Dec 2021 in National Assembly: First of all, we have agreed that a party can have a name, symbol and even a dominant colour. Now, Section 7 is trying to expand the limitations that are in Section 8 of the Act, where the Registrar already has power to determine if a party’s name is obscene or offensive. Therefore, we are not giving any extra power to the Registrar where they have the power to determine whether the name or abbreviation is similar to that of another political party. She has the powers to determine whether the symbol or name resembles that of another party. Now, ... view
• 29 Dec 2021 in National Assembly: Let me finish. The point is, we must protect that people do not use parties or symbols to ignite things that have been proscribed in law or to bring things in the name of public interest. I remember there is someone who started “The Placenta Party”. These are things that are against morality and public interest. This is exactly what we are trying to avoid. Anyone who believes in a moral society should be supporting the Bill and voting against the amendment by Hon. Alice Wahome. view
• 29 Dec 2021 in National Assembly: Hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker, I beg to move that the House doth agree with the Committee in the said Report. I also request Hon. John Mbadi to second a Motion for agreement with the Report of the Committee of the whole House. view
• 29 Dec 2021 in National Assembly: We oppose this vehemently. view
• 29 Dec 2021 in National Assembly: Thank you, Hon. Temporary Deputy Chairman. I rise to oppose this amendment which has only been halfway explained. If I remember very well; earlier in the morning, the Mover of this amendment agreed that we could add “slogan”, “symbol” and even “colours.” First of all, we have agreed that a party can have a name, symbol and even a dominant colour. Now, Section 7 is trying to expand the limitations that are in Section 8 of the Act, where the Registrar already has power to determine, if a party name is obscene or offensive. Therefore, we are not giving any ... view
• 29 Dec 2021 in National Assembly: the name or abbreviation is similar to that of another political party. She has the powers to determine whether the symbol or name resembles that of another party. Now, we are extending it in line with the Constitution requirement in Article 91, to limit that, no symbol or name can be used, if it is similar or associated with a group or association that has been prescribed under any law. Therefore, if someone brings in a party and pleads that its name is “ Mungiki ” it will instill fear in people. view
• 29 Dec 2021 in National Assembly: Let me finish. The point is, we must protect that people do not use parties or symbols to ignite things that have been proscribed in law or to bring things in the name of public interest. I remember that there is someone who started “The Placenta Party”. These are things that are against morality and public interest. This is exactly what we are trying to avoid. Anyone who believes in a moral society should be supporting the Bill and voting against the amendment by Hon. Alice Wahome. view
• 29 Dec 2021 in National Assembly: We oppose this vehemently. view
• 29 Dec 2021 in National Assembly: Hon. Temporary Deputy Chairlady, I beg to move that the Committee does report to the House its consideration of the Political Parties (Amendment) Bill (National Assembly Bill No.56 of 2021) up to Clause 7 and its approval thereof with amendments and seek leave to sit again. view