30 Jul 2014 in National Assembly:
Hon. Speaker, Article 232 of the Constitution is very clear in terms of giving equal opportunities for all. I think it will be a wonderful idea. There is a scientific research which has been done and it has shown that when women are in a leadership position, there is a high probability of them performing better than men. The fact that this commission is very critical, especially in our polarized political environment, it is my humble request that we have a lady to chair it. Looking at what Kibunja did last time, at some point it was a great disappointment. ...
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30 Jul 2014 in National Assembly:
On the issue of hon. Francis ole Kaparo; we respect hon. ole Kaparo very well, he was a Speaker but we know very well he is the Chair of URP.
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30 Jul 2014 in National Assembly:
The Committee should have told us whether hon. ole Kaparo has resigned as the Chair of URP or not.
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30 Jul 2014 in National Assembly:
That is the issue. If at all he has resigned, looking at his age; the fatigue, I do not think he has the stamina to come in to be the Chair of this Committee. So, I humbly request that Belinda Akoth Ochiel be seconded to be the Chair. I know His Excellency the President is listening---
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30 Jul 2014 in National Assembly:
Thank you, hon. Speaker. I am happy to hear that hon. ole Kaparo had resigned. There is a high probability of skewness in terms of where you come from. We might say that we are going to be very objective, but if hon. ole Kaparo has resigned, that is good. But if he gets the job, he should not look at the issue of skewness. I am hoping he will be objective in whatever he is going to do, I have no problem with him. But the issue here---
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30 Jul 2014 in National Assembly:
This is a House of debate hon. Angwenyi and you know I respect you very much. So, please do not get--- You are even older than my father and I respect you. You know it very well.
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30 Jul 2014 in National Assembly:
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30 Jul 2014 in National Assembly:
So, if your son is speaking, do the listening. As Martin Luther King said, listening is a virtue. You will also get a chance to debate, because this is a House of Debate. I support the list, hon. Speaker. Thank you.
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30 Jul 2014 in National Assembly:
Sorry, hon. Speaker, I was not seconding but opposing. So, let me wait for my time to come.
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23 Jul 2014 in National Assembly:
Thank you, hon. Deputy Speaker for giving me this opportunity.
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