Benson Makali Mulu

All parliamentary appearances

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• 8 Jul 2021 in National Assembly: Thank you, Hon. Speaker. I rise to make a Statement. This Statement relates to the Executive Committee meeting for the Common Wealth Parliamentary Association (CPA), Africa Region. This Statement is targeted at informing the House on the upcoming meeting of the Executive Committee meeting of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association, Africa Region, scheduled to take place from 12th to 18th July 2021 at the Nairobi Serena Hotel. The five-day long event is hosted by the CPA, Kenya Branch, and will draw participants from various CPA Member States across the continent. The apex body of the Executive Committee manages the affairs of ... view
• 8 Jul 2021 in National Assembly: This is, therefore, to inform the House of the upcoming event and at the same time thank your office and the office of the Clerk of the National Assembly, for agreeing to host this important meeting. The Members are aware that since COVID-19 was declared a pandemic, those meetings have been taking place virtually, but under your leadership, Hon. Speaker, you have agreed to host this important meeting in this country and it is going to be a physical meeting. So, I just want to thank you and inform the House that under your leadership, we have experienced, tasted and ... view
• 30 Jun 2021 in National Assembly: Thank you, Hon. Temporary Deputy Chairman. I totally agree with what Members are saying about 30 years. Whether we agree it is a generation and a half, we also need to be careful because depending on the level of investment, if the period is shorter, then the charges are likely to be higher. They might end up hurting the same citizens we are trying to protect. So, there is a bit of a balancing act to be done. I just imagine that by putting a cap of 30 years, we are not also limiting the level of investment. We may ... view
• 30 Jun 2021 in National Assembly: Thank you, Hon. Temporary Deputy Chairman. Maybe we need your indulgence on this matter. I remember yesterday when we were discussing an amendment to the County Governments (Amendment) Bill, there was the issue of public participation. We are saying it is a constitutional requirement. So, do we need to keep mentioning it in all Bills? I think it must automatically be done. We were asking whether we need to put such small details about public participation, gender inclusivity and all that in Bills. Thank you. The electronic version of the Official Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version ... view
• 30 Jun 2021 in National Assembly: Thank you, Hon. Temporary Deputy Chairman. I totally agree with what Members are saying about 30 years. Whether we agree it is a generation and a half, we also need to be careful because depending on the level of investment, if the period is shorter, then the charges are likely to be higher. They might end up hurting the same citizens we are trying to protect. So, there is a bit of a balancing act to be done. I just imagine that by putting a cap of 30 years, we are not also limiting the level of investment. We may ... view
• 30 Jun 2021 in National Assembly: Thank you, Hon. Temporary Deputy Chairman. Maybe we need your indulgence on this matter. I remember yesterday when we were discussing an amendment to the County Governments (Amendment) Bill, there was the issue of public participation. We are saying it is a constitutional requirement. So, do we need to keep mentioning it in all Bills? I think it must automatically be done. We were asking whether we need to put such small details about public participation, gender inclusivity and all that in Bills. Thank you. The electronic version of the Official Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version ... view
• 30 Jun 2021 in National Assembly: Thank you, Hon. Temporary Deputy Chairman. While bidding is allowed in procurement law, with the level of investment of most of the projects under PPPs, we need to push for open tendering, so that we do not have the business of restrictive bidding. view
• 30 Jun 2021 in National Assembly: Thank you, Hon. Temporary Deputy Chairman. While bidding is allowed in procurement law, with the level of investment of most of the projects under PPPs, we need to push for open tendering, so that we do not have the business of restrictive bidding. view
• 29 Jun 2021 in National Assembly: Hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker, I do not know whether I heard the Chairperson rightly. However, the Chairman is moving the amendments for Clause 2 not First Schedule. view
• 29 Jun 2021 in National Assembly: Hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker, I do not know whether I heard the Chairman right but he is moving the amendment for Clause 2, and not the Schedule. We might be getting it wrong if we go that way. So, can you clarify whether he has moved the amendment for the Schedule or Clause 2? view