Amos Wako

All parliamentary appearances

Entries 721 to 730 of 1138.

• 22 Oct 2015 in Senate: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, that is the impression I had but he has now put there statistics which has enriched that point. Therefore, the Rules and Business Committee should consider a strict enforcement of the Statement Hour, because every 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
• 22 Oct 2015 in Senate: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, thank you for giving me this opportunity to speak to this very important Motion by Sen. Adan. I have every confidence in the proposed Members of the Committee. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, this topic reminds me of what Justice O’Kubasu said about prisons. He said to be in prison is like being sentenced to death because of the deplorable state of affairs that are there in the prison. It reminds me of one Stanley Oloitiptip who was the Minister for Home Affairs and in charge of prisons. When he was the Minister, he moved around, he ... view
• 21 Oct 2015 in Senate: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I wish to thank the Senator for Vihiga County for having brought this matter which concerns, not only Vihiga County, but is cross cutting as a number of Senators have stated. I plead with you that in view of the fact that the petition came from the Justice and Legal Affairs Committee of Vihiga County, the Committee on Legal Affairs and Human Rights of the Senate should also be involved in this petition together with any other Committee that is necessary. If you read the mandate of the standing Committee on Legal Affairs and Human Rights, ... view
• 21 Oct 2015 in Senate: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, some Members have stated here, that identity cards should be issued at birth. However, I state that it should be issued at the time one is applying to be registered for the national exams. They should apply in their respective schools to get identity cards so that they get them before they leave school. To me, that will reduce the cost involved in the movement of people from one place to another for registration. I, therefore, propose that students should leave high schools with their identity cards. Thank you. view
• 21 Oct 2015 in Senate: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I would like, if possible, in addition to what has been asked, to be informed how much the country has suffered during those five weeks teachers were on strike. In addition to the legal cost, what really has been the cost to the country because we are now hearing of orgies by children? This is being attributed to them being idle for five weeks. We are now hearing of a number of youth dying. The other day, they reported that somebody became a bodaboda rider because he was idle at home and he wanted to earn ... view
• 21 Oct 2015 in Senate: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, my point of information is that if the Senate was a mistake, the voters would not have elected a young, intelligent, and upcoming Senator whom they knew had drafted most of the devolution laws. They would not have elected him to come to this House. That is one Sen. Onesmus Kipchumba Murkomen. view
• 21 Oct 2015 in Senate: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I continue to move that the Office of the County Attorney Bill, (Senate Bill No.37 of 2014) be read a Second Time. This Bill is long overdue because the office of a person with the responsibility to advise the Government on all matters relating to law and legal affairs is extremely important for any government. In fact, if one has to look at the history of how governments came into existence, he will immediately know that some of the offices are very critical to the Government. The Office of the Attorney-General, Treasury and Security are the ... view
• 21 Oct 2015 in Senate: Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, I want him to second me. May be he can make the remarks when he will be seconding me. view
• 21 Oct 2015 in Senate: Sen. Sang stay put and do not go away. I was very happy when you walked in because I knew the Seconder has arrived. Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, a number of the scandals that we have had since Independence is because of the so called international crooks who come dressed well, speak well and do all manner of things. If these can happen at the national level, how much more can happen at counties which do not have the expertise and the experience? Therefore, the need to have a County Attorney, at least as a starting point, there will be ... view
• 21 Oct 2015 in Senate: He is the Senator for Nandi. That is what I said. view