Ekwee David Ethuro

All parliamentary appearances

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• 24 Feb 2009 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I beg to give Notice of the following Motion:- view
• 24 Feb 2009 in National Assembly: THAT, pursuant to Section 27(4)(b) of the Constituency Development Fund (Amendment) Act, 2007, this House adopts the report of the Constituencies Development Fund Committee on the appointment of the Chief Executive Officer of the Constituencies Development Fund laid on the Table of the House today, 24th February, 2009. view
• 19 Feb 2009 in National Assembly: On a point of order, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. Is it in order for the Chair to give Mr. Olago the benefit of doubt when this matter is well spelt out in our Standing Orders? Either the Chair is aware that the notice of amendment was given in the properly stipulated period or not. view
• 19 Feb 2009 in National Assembly: On a point of order, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. We cannot abuse our majority by not listening to hon. Members with different views. I support this Motion. The practice of this House is that if Mr. Musila feels that what Ms. Odhiambo has said is not correct, we should ask her to substantiate or withdraw the remarks. However, we cannot just force her to withdraw and apologise. I have reasons to believe that she may be right. view
• 19 Feb 2009 in National Assembly: On a point of order, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. view
• 19 Feb 2009 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I stand here to defend the right of every hon. Member of this House to be heard. We will vote, and I am sure we will carry the day. I support this Motion, but there is a dangerous trend in this House where, when we do not want to hear certain views, we are very quick to move that the Mover be called upon to reply. We are asking you to re-consider your decision in the sense that a while earlier, you reduced the time for hon. Members speaking from ten minutes to five minutes, because ... view
• 19 Feb 2009 in National Assembly: 5136 PARLIAMENTARY DEBATES February 19, 2009 view
• 19 Feb 2009 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I also rise to seek the indulgence of the Chair in supporting the sentiments of the hon. Minister for Justice, National Cohesion and Constitutional Affairs who is also a shepherd member of the PSC. It is important that before we go on recess, we accord this House an opportunity to give the names. We would also like the PSC to review all the issues that Members have raised today. We are fortunate that we tied. I am sure before the end of next week, we will be able to come back to the House with the ... view
• 12 Feb 2009 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I think this matter is clearly within the Government domain. This is the day for Government business and I see no point in your ruling. It is proper for the Government to lobby its side. The letter is addressed to Ministers and Assistant Ministers. I am asking for the forbearance of my colleagues on the Back Bench, as a senior Member of the Official Opposition Caucus; that we have also to give to Ceaser what belongs to Ceaser and we will have an opportunity very shortly to demonstrate our determination and will against the Bill. view
• 12 Feb 2009 in National Assembly: 4960 PARLIAMENTARY DEBATES February 12. 2009 view