26 Jul 2018 in Senate:
On a point of order, Madam Temporary Speaker.
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26 Jul 2018 in Senate:
Thank you, Madam Temporary Speaker. I join the Senate Majority Leader in suggesting that we adjourn this debate, but we must do it procedurally. Standing Order No.54 provides that a Motion to adjourn debate can be moved without notice. Therefore, it is my humble submission that I move a Motion to adjourn this debate, because we do not have enough information pertaining to this Bill. Again, it is in the interest of this House to get a report from the Committee. The other day, we were bashed by the National Assembly for not transacting business that affects counties. In our ...
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26 Jul 2018 in Senate:
Madam Temporary Speaker, I stand guided.
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26 Jul 2018 in Senate:
Madam Temporary Speaker, pursuant to Standing Order No. 99 (1), I beg to move that debate on The Physical Planning Bill (National Assembly Bills No.34 of 2017 be now adjourned until further notice. I call upon Sen. Olekina to second. The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposes only. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor, Senate.
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26 Jul 2018 in Senate:
Thank you, Madam Temporary Speaker. First, I stand to support Sen. Kasanga because she was putting on in an organized manner, unlike the last time The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposes only. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor, Senate.
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25 Jul 2018 in Senate:
Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. I would like to make my humble submission by reminding the Members of the National Assembly that in 2010, the country went to a referendum and voted for our new Constitution which was promulgated in the same year. The same Constitution established the Senate and defined its role. Article 174 of the Constitution gave the Senate the legal mandate to protect devolution. I want to state here categorically, the way my colleague has stated, that the CDF is a duplication of devolution. Therefore, it is the mandate of this House to fight for the ...
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25 Jul 2018 in Senate:
The Constitution clearly states the role of the Senate and the National Assembly. The conventional definition of the word “devolution” simply means “transfer or delegation of power to a lower level, especially from the central government to the lower governments.” It is clear that CDF is not a kitty meant to be executed by the Members of the National Assembly. Secondly, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, yesterday, I was surprised by the sentiments by the hon. Members of the National assembly who have very good reputation outside there because they wanted to demean the Senate. This resurrected my urge for us ...
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25 Jul 2018 in Senate:
It is a scientific formula which I can prove.
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25 Jul 2018 in Senate:
Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, for allowing me to proceed without withdrawing my statement. So, it is a fact and it remains a scientific fact.
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25 Jul 2018 in Senate:
In the National Assembly, there are 349 people. Logically, you cannot have a meeting of more than 100 people because it becomes a public rally. The National Assembly is a public rally. You cannot have a logical discussion with 349 people seated in one room. So, I ask and advice the Members of the National Assembly to fall from ignorance and rise to reason.
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