Dr. David Eseli Simiyu

All parliamentary appearances

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• 3 Jul 2014 in National Assembly: It was an interesting experience in the sense that as we debated the original Bill in this Parliament and rejected it, Members had voiced a lot of issues on the Bill. However, when we got to mediation, we took the spirit of the term “mediation”, which is trying to find a solution when there is a problem. In this case, there was an impasse and so we had to find a middle ground and see whether we could move forward. The hon. Chair, while moving the Motion has said most of the things. So, I will look at the other ... view
• 3 Jul 2014 in National Assembly: It was an interesting experience in the sense that as we debated the original Bill in this Parliament and rejected it, Members had voiced a lot of issues on the Bill. However, when we got to mediation, we took the spirit of the term “mediation”, which is trying to find a solution when there is a problem. In this case, there was an impasse and so we had to find a middle ground and see whether we could move forward. The hon. Chair, while moving the Motion has said most of the things. So, I will look at the other ... view
• 3 Jul 2014 in National Assembly: It became very clear that while the law had provided for the governors to convene such meetings most of them, if not all, had avoided that completely. In the process, it showed that there was disconnect between what was happening and what was supposed to happen or what was expected to happen. The Senators felt that being tasked with the responsibility of taking care of the counties, it was very difficult for them to do so when they did not know what was going on in the counties. Most of the governors had left them out despite the law stating ... view
• 3 Jul 2014 in National Assembly: It became very clear that while the law had provided for the governors to convene such meetings most of them, if not all, had avoided that completely. In the process, it showed that there was disconnect between what was happening and what was supposed to happen or what was expected to happen. The Senators felt that being tasked with the responsibility of taking care of the counties, it was very difficult for them to do so when they did not know what was going on in the counties. Most of the governors had left them out despite the law stating ... view
• 3 Jul 2014 in National Assembly: In this National Assembly, we were mostly worried because we did not know whether it meant that we were usurping the roles of the governors by forming this board. However, from the amendments that we moved, this board now becomes more like an advisory board rather than an implementing board. It is more of an advisory board so that both sides can be advised as to what needs to be done and what is going on as the Mover had explained. When these issues came to light, it showed that there was no ill motive in this Bill. If we ... view
• 3 Jul 2014 in National Assembly: In this National Assembly, we were mostly worried because we did not know whether it meant that we were usurping the roles of the governors by forming this board. However, from the amendments that we moved, this board now becomes more like an advisory board rather than an implementing board. It is more of an advisory board so that both sides can be advised as to what needs to be done and what is going on as the Mover had explained. When these issues came to light, it showed that there was no ill motive in this Bill. If we ... view
• 3 Jul 2014 in National Assembly: Hon. Speaker, if you look at the budgets of the county governments, you will find that there are still some gray areas. It was felt that perhaps this is happening because most people at the county level have not internalized the Constitution which talks about public participation. Public participation in this case can be done by the elected leaders who are 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
• 3 Jul 2014 in National Assembly: Hon. Speaker, if you look at the budgets of the county governments, you will find that there are still some gray areas. It was felt that perhaps this is happening because most people at the county level have not internalized the Constitution which talks about public participation. Public participation in this case can be done by the elected leaders who are 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
• 3 Jul 2014 in National Assembly: the Senators and Members of the National Assembly. So, we felt that this will be a very good avenue for us to see the fruits of devolution. view
• 3 Jul 2014 in National Assembly: the Senators and Members of the National Assembly. So, we felt that this will be a very good avenue for us to see the fruits of devolution. view