6 May 2020 in National Assembly:
On a point of order, Hon. Deputy Speaker.
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6 May 2020 in National Assembly:
Thank you, Hon. Deputy Speaker. I rise to seek your direction because last week, I sought a Statement from the Chairperson, Departmental Committee on Health regarding the dismissal of Dr. Joel Lutomiah from Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI), and she was to report today.
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6 May 2020 in National Assembly:
Thank you, Hon. Deputy Speaker. This is a serious matter. I was watching television yesterday when the Senate was conducting its business and I was very perplexed. Process is very critical in determining an output. If the input is illegitimate, it is obvious the output is illegitimate. The process that was used by the Senate was fraudulent. It goes without saying that the output is fraudulent as well. It is not just on mediated Bills. For all Bills, the process must be followed to the letter. Parliament is an institution of record and tradition. There are dos and don’ts. We ...
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6 May 2020 in National Assembly:
you look at the Standing Orders of the Senate, there is nowhere it is stipulated that the Leader of the Majority Party or the Minority Whip can vote on behalf of the rest. So, it is obvious the output is fraudulent, illegitimate, and null and void. In fact, I was looking for Okiya Omtatah when I saw that. I have no doubt wherever Okiya Omtatah is, this is a matter he is looking at critically. We cannot accept something illegitimate from the Senate to come here. There is technology. There is Zoom. In this National Assembly, we have many holding ...
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6 May 2020 in National Assembly:
Thank you, Hon. Speaker for giving me this opportunity. First, I thank Hon. Sabina for the response. She has mentioned that the CS should get the proper answers within three weeks. It took less than an hour to sack Dr. Lutomia. I simply asked straightforward questions. What were the circumstances that led to the sacking? It is very ridiculous. We are being told in the statement that a decision that was taken within an hour 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.
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6 May 2020 in National Assembly:
needs three weeks for clarification. That is enough evidence to show that the due process was not followed. One of the questions that was also raised was: Were there any disciplinary measures? Those are straightforward questions. It does not mean that during such a time of the Coronavirus pandemics, we should circumvent the law. We have the Employment Act and the Labour Laws Act. It is important that we seek justice for Dr. Lutomia. I have no otherwise. I will wait for the three weeks. Was the KEMRI Board involved in this matter or was it bypassed? We know very ...
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6 May 2020 in National Assembly:
On a point of order, Hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker.
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6 May 2020 in National Assembly:
Hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker, there is a process and procedure of moving an amendment. We have been listening carefully to the Member for Mvita. When you propose an amendment, you should move it and then give reasons for the amendment. He is debating the amendment instead of moving it first. Up to now, we do not know the amendment. He is giving stories instead of moving the amendment.
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29 Apr 2020 in National Assembly:
Thank you, Hon. Deputy Speaker
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29 Apr 2020 in National Assembly:
Hon. Deputy Speaker, in line with Standing Order 1, at your discretion, this is a matter of national importance.
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