Benson Makali Mulu

All parliamentary appearances

Entries 1641 to 1650 of 2344.

• 27 Aug 2015 in National Assembly: Hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker, I want to support this amendment. From what the Chairman has said, in terms of Kenya Film Commission, that is not the organisation which is supposed to benefit from this amendment. So, I want to support it. view
• 26 Aug 2015 in National Assembly: Thank you, Hon. Deputy Speaker, for giving me the chance to second Hon. Keynan on this important Bill. view
• 26 Aug 2015 in National Assembly: I will start by thanking the Commission for coming up with this Bill because as it has been said, this Bill is focusing more on the welfare of Members of Parliament. It is also bringing on board the fact that we have two Houses now, the Senate and the National Assembly. view
• 26 Aug 2015 in National Assembly: Before I put my points forward, I would like to quote what the Constitution says, so as to put this debate into context. Article 94(1) of the Constitution says: “The Legislative authority of the Republic is derived from the people and, at the national level, is vested in and exercised by Parliament”. Article 94(2) says: “Parliament manifests diversity of the nation, represents the will of the people and exercises their sovereignty”. view
• 26 Aug 2015 in National Assembly: Article 117(1) says: “There shall be freedom of speech and debate in Parliament”. Article 117(2) says: “Parliament may, for the purpose of the orderly and effective discharge of the business of Parliament, provide for the powers, privileges and immunities of Parliament, its Committees, the Leader of the Majority Party, the Leader of the Minority Party, the Chairperson of Committees and Members.” Looking at those two clauses, the importance of this Bill is to ensure that parliamentary privileges are provided to make sure that Parliament survives, and at the same time ensures that it discharges its constitutional mandate. view
• 26 Aug 2015 in National Assembly: As Members of Parliament, there are many ways we can undertake the work of a parliamentarian in terms of what we call parliamentary proceedings. This can be done through speech as I am doing. At the same time, it can be done through voting where we debate then at the end of it we are required to vote. At the same time, it can be done through presenting a Motion to the House. It could also be done by having petitions. It could also be done through participation in committees. You realize that since we represent the people of Kenya, ... view
• 26 Aug 2015 in National Assembly: The reason why Members of Parliament need to take this Bill seriously is that when you look at Part II of this Bill, it defines what precincts of Parliament means. Looking at the case of Hon. Gor Sungu, as has been said, it is reported that he was commenting on something within the precincts of Parliament. For the fact that he was not inside the Chamber, he was taken to court and we know what has happened. The electronic version of the Official Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the ... view
• 26 Aug 2015 in National Assembly: This Bill is trying to make sure that Members of Parliament are not gagged as they do their work and they have the freedom to undertake their responsibilities without any fear. This is very important because as we move forward as a country; we need to make sure that, just as we appreciate and respect separation of powers, we make sure, as parliamentarians, we do our work; we have no business to look back to see who is behind us, or look sideways to see who is beside us. This, at the end of the day, will ensure that we ... view
• 26 Aug 2015 in National Assembly: If you look at other countries where individuals or organizations who have taken Parliamentarians to court complaining about them going against the law as they were undertaking their duties, the rulings have always made sure that parliamentarians are not punished. The rulings have confirmed that as parliamentarians do their work they should not be interfered with. view
• 26 Aug 2015 in National Assembly: The other important thing is, even as we go ahead to make this Bill a law, we need to think about our county assemblies. I plead with them that when this law goes through, they also enact laws with the same thinking, so that they are also protected while undertaking their work. The county assemblies are also legislative assemblies. They make laws just as we do. They represent people and also provide oversight. view