Benson Makali Mulu

All parliamentary appearances

Entries 1601 to 1610 of 2344.

• 28 Oct 2015 in National Assembly: Thank you, Hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker, for giving me the chance to contribute to this important Report. Looking through this Report, and at the same time listening to my colleagues who have made contributions, there are some facts which are coming out of this debate which we cannot ignore. One of the facts is that the NPSC has a very clear national mandate. It must be seen to be operating and delivering on that mandate. The second fact is that, with the way the Commission The electronic version of the Official Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version ... view
• 28 Oct 2015 in National Assembly: is currently constituted, it is facing challenges to do with quorum. When that happens, it may not be able to conduct business effectively. The third fact is that when you look at our Constitution, there is a very clear provision that somebody can leave office because of poor health. The Commissioners or all Kenyans who work for the Government are expected at one point to leave office on the basis of poor health. On the other hand, there are also facts to do with this Commissioner. None of us is questioning the service he has delivered to this country throughout ... view
• 28 Oct 2015 in National Assembly: Thank you, Hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker. I was just making my concluding remarks. What I was saying is that even as you make sure that the Commission does its work effectively, we also need to look at how this commissioner is handled and treated by this House because we are going to set a precedent in terms of how we operate in future. I am concerned that some of us might be in this stage in future. We need to demonstrate that compassion that this Commissioner has been sick and he needs to be given fair treatment. My proposal would ... view
• 22 Oct 2015 in National Assembly: Thank you, Hon Temporary Deputy Chairperson, for giving me this chance. Listening to Hon. Chachu in terms of where the consultation is important and why this amendment is being rejected, I am a bit concerned because I thought the whole purpose of consultation is to ensure that power is not vested in one individual. International best practices in terms of management of an institution demands that consultation is necessary before the final decision is taken. That is why even the original Bill from the National Assembly was pushing for consultations. If you look at the first draft, it was more ... view
• 22 Oct 2015 in National Assembly: Hon. Temporary Deputy Chairlady, I agree with the Committee. This amendment is important because we are protecting Kenyans or private owners of property. As we do our mining activities, we need to be sure that we do not cause inconveniences to them. If any inconveniences are caused to them, they should be compensated for that inconvenience. It is a good amendment. I support the Senate amendment. view
• 22 Oct 2015 in National Assembly: 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
• 22 Oct 2015 in National Assembly: THAT, Clause 30 of the Bill be amended by deleting sub-clause (2) and substituting therefor the following new sub-clause (2) – (2) The Mineral Rights Board shall comprise of – (a) a chairperson with demonstrable knowledge and experience of the minerals and mining sector, who shall be appointed by the President; (b) the Principal Secretary responsible for matters relating to mining; (c) the Principal Secretary responsible for the National Treasury; (d) one person who shall be nominated by the Council of County Governors from amongst the Governors; (e) the Chairperson of the National Land Commission; (f) the Director of Mines ... view
• 22 Oct 2015 in National Assembly: Hon. Temporary Deputy Chairlady, I just want to join my colleagues in agreeing with the Committee. It is important that we have internal mechanisms to sort issues. view
• 22 Oct 2015 in National Assembly: Hon. Temporary Deputy Chairlady maybe the Chairperson of the Committee was not very clear. I tend to agree with what Hon. ole Kenta is saying. This sector has some uniqueness which must be appreciated, even as we procure. The Committee is rejecting this amendment from the Senate which is saying that we should do away with the uniqueness nature and just procure like any other sector. I do not know whether the Chairman needs to clarify that. According to me, we are rejecting the proposed amendment by the Senate. view
• 22 Oct 2015 in National Assembly: Hon. Temporary Deputy Chairlady, while the Chair of the Committee seems to tell us that you are more specific when you say “the National Assembly and the Senate,” in the Constitution, the use of word “Parliament” refers to the two Houses. I do not know what value we are adding by changing “Parliament” to “the National Assembly and the Senate”. The word is “Parliament”. When you talk about Parliament, it means the two Houses will get the report. Since we seem to agree, we can include it but I thought it is important to clarify that Parliament is a composition ... view