David Kangongo Bowen

All parliamentary appearances

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• 12 Oct 2017 in National Assembly: The Senate also has a leader of the majority party and the minority party. Where did they get those powers and privileges? You need to give direction not as a Speaker but as the Chair of the Parliamentary Service Commission on the interpretation of the Constitution. This is because I think there are some people who are in positions which are not in the law and are using public resources. This is a concern not to me only, but also to Kenyans. view
• 12 Oct 2017 in National Assembly: On a point of order, Hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker. view
• 12 Oct 2017 in National Assembly: Thank you, Hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker. The Leader of the Majority Party should know that this is Parliament. Order No.13, which is a Motion, is in the Order Paper this afternoon. If you are withdrawing it, you need to explain to us the reason so that we know. view
• 10 Oct 2017 in National Assembly: Thank you, Hon. Speaker. I rise to support this Bill. Hon. Cheptumo and the team did a very good job. I have had a small time to go through the Report and exactly what the Supreme Court pronounced itself on. The amendment will address many of those concerns which were raised. It is very important at this point that Kenyans and other people know that the Bill in this House this afternoon is not meant only for the 26th October elections. This will be the law after 26th. The The electronic version of the Official Hansard Report is for information ... view
• 10 Oct 2017 in National Assembly: Government is made of three arms. This is Parliament and it is independent of the Executive and the Judiciary. No one should dictate to this House whether to pass this law or not. It is the right of this House and Hon. Members to discuss any Bill any time as long as it is a Bill which will help Kenyans and the country in the coming election and in future elections. The amendment provided for the case of the Chairperson of IEBC is very simple. What if the chair is not feeling well or is absent? The Bill is basically ... view
• 10 Oct 2017 in National Assembly: It is the right Bill and we want to ask Kenyans to prepare themselves for the repeat presidential elections come 26th. For those who are seeking to demonstrate, which is also provided for in the Constitution, let them do their demonstrations peacefully. Let them stop violence and destruction of property. As we speak, there is no vacuum in the leadership of this country. President Uhuru is still the commander-in-chief of the Defence Forces. He is still the president of Kenya. So we should not be gagged as Members. This is the Legislature. We have the right to legislate any law; ... view
• 10 Oct 2017 in National Assembly: Thank you, Hon. Speaker. I support. view
• 27 Sep 2017 in National Assembly: Thank you, Hon. Speaker. I stand to support the Procedural Motion of holding a sitting tomorrow morning. Hon. Wamalwa has referred to the Supreme Court’s 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
• 27 Sep 2017 in National Assembly: judgement which was very clear on the need to hold another election within 60 days. The IEBC has already indicated that the election will be held on 26th October 2017. Tomorrow’s morning sitting is very important because we want to put some measures in place, including discussing the Supplementary Appropriations Budget in order to fund the forthcoming elections. We cannot be held to ransom by NASA, which is still dwelling on the Supreme Court judgement. We are very sure that on 26th October, elections will be held and Uhuru Kenyatta will be elected as the President of the Republic of ... view
• 27 Sep 2017 in National Assembly: Thank you, Hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker. Let me take this opportunity to congratulate you for your appointment to the Speaker’s Panel. I also want to congratulate you for being elected for a second term. I was with you in the 11th Parliament and I am happy to see you back in the same seat as the Temporary Deputy Speaker. view