Edward Oku Kaunya

All parliamentary appearances

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• 14 Feb 2019 in National Assembly: Thank you, Hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker. I second the National Flag, Emblems and Names (Amendment) Bill, Senate Bill No.8 of 2017. As has been indicated, this Bill has the main purpose of allowing members of the public to fly national flags in their places of residence, work and businesses, and for other connected purposes. It is an amendment to the National Flag, Emblems and Names Act. Some of the highlights, as has been indicated, are under Sections 2 and 3 which focus on the change of the use of the word “Cabinet Secretary” from the “Minister.” view
• 14 Feb 2019 in National Assembly: The second major amendment is New Section 4B which is to provide for flying the flag in private residences during holidays because flags are flown during national holidays. In the past, flags were flown in official places, shopping centres and other public places. This particular amendment now includes flying flags at home or other places, but this will be regulated according to this amendment. view
• 14 Feb 2019 in National Assembly: The flag is mainly a sign of national unity and patriotism. In the past, flying flags at home or private places was not provided for. Therefore, this Bill seeks to promote patriotism; the feeling of pride of our nation. This to a large extent, in other nationalities, is expressed whenever they have occasions of national importance. For private use it will be regulated and that is what is provided for in New Section 4B, that the Cabinet Secretary may make rules in the display of the national flag. view
• 14 Feb 2019 in National Assembly: As you are aware, the offices allowed to fly the flag have specifications for the particular flag to be flown. These specifications will be in the rules that the CS will set. The size of the flag will be specified and the place it can be flown. This amendment to this section seeks to specify which rules, what type and size of national flag can be flown and where. view
• 14 Feb 2019 in National Assembly: The other part of the amendment in Section 5 of Cap 99 of the National Flag, Emblems and Names Act seeks deletion of the words ‘local authorities’. This term was used before the new Constitution was promulgated. Currently, that is to be replaced with the words ‘county government’. The final part is Sections 8 and 9 which are seeking replacement of the word ‘Minister’ with ‘Cabinet Secretary’ in line with our new constitutional titles. view
• 14 Feb 2019 in National Assembly: Considering the fact that the flag also has other roles apart from patriotism, a certain designation of a flag symbolises some authority and that is why we have the Speaker of the National Assembly and that of the Senate, and certain offices designated in this Act flying the flag. It is a symbol of unity and authority given to those who are responsible for those offices. So, I stand to second these amendments because they will clarify and provide for regulated use of the flag and it opens up opportunities for citizens to express their patriotism. view
• 14 Feb 2019 in National Assembly: Thank you, Hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker, I second. view
• 6 Dec 2018 in National Assembly: Hon. Temporary Deputy Chairman, I proposed an amendment. I had discussed with the Chair of the Committee and we concurred with regard to the ranking structure. It is quite heavy. The amendment I propose to move is to reduce the ranking. view
• 6 Dec 2018 in National Assembly: Thank you, Hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker. I second the recommittal. view
• 6 Dec 2018 in National Assembly: Thank you, Hon. Temporary Deputy Chairman. I second this. The import of this is that the ranking structure was too heavy. For disciplined forces, the question of command and control is very important and it should be sharp. For example, we have 17 rankings in the military, when you go to this particular ranking initially, we had 21. view