Ekwee David Ethuro

All parliamentary appearances

Entries 17361 to 17370 of 17848.

• 10 Dec 2008 in National Assembly: On a point of order, Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir. While I agree with Mr. Peter Munya on the need to bring an amendment in a particular way, however, Standing Order No.41 allows a Member--- Let me just read:- "Mr. Speaker may permit a Member to move in amended form a Motion of which notice has been given if in the opinion of Mr. Speaker the amendment does not materially alter principle embodied in the Motion of which notice has been given." Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, the amendment the Member is making does not alter the Motion materially. It ... view
• 10 Dec 2008 in National Assembly: On a point of order, Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir. Is it in order for the Assistant Minister to take responsibility away from the Government and bring it to the House by saying that it is the responsibility of Members of this House to call for meetings, when it is known that the responsibility of the Government is to protect life and property? Is he in order to continue misleading the House in such a manner, when he was a former military officer, butchering the Pokots in "Operation Nyundo"? view
• 10 Dec 2008 in National Assembly: Thank you, Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir. Speaking immediately after the contribution by the Assistant Minister, Ministry of State for Defence, I must make it absolutely clear why cattle rustling has continued in Kenya. It is not because our people love guns, or because they like butchering each other. The reason is basic absence of Government and Government security forces. Period! There is no amount of blame that can be put on the political leadership which can absolve the Government from blame, when we know the responsibility of governance. Protection of people's lives and property is solely the responsibility of ... view
• 10 Dec 2008 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Chairman, Sir, I agree with hon. Mungatana entirely because the proposal had not been made. When you look at Clause 16 - and I am a Member of that Committee and I must admit that, that was an oversight on our part - the original Bill which has already been read includes a minimum amount of local content. I mean there is a possibility of a real contention with what is "minimum time". I was wondering whether that could actually be defined; say like a quarter, one-third and so on. view
• 10 Dec 2008 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Chairman, Sir, just because it has come from the Chairman of the Committee does not deny hon. Members their rightful share to seek clarifications! view
• 10 Dec 2008 in National Assembly: Mr. Assistant Minister, I have the Floor! Mr. Temporary Deputy Chairman, Sir, I am assisting my Chairman; so, I think I should have the first chance. view
• 10 Dec 2008 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Chairman, Sir, if you had allowed me to go ahead, his observation would have been very redundant. But having taken that into consideration--- view
• 10 Dec 2008 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Chairman, Sir, do you want to indicate it publicly? The reason why we felt the need to add the words "commission" immediately after the word "Minister" is that we anticipated a situation where generally, we believe Ministers will act in good faith, but just to be absolutely sure that there is a commission that is established. If you look at Clause 2, it is to facilitate the development of the information and communication sector: So, we wanted to ensure that commission itself--- The Minister refers to the commission specifically. We would expect that naturally, he would do ... view
• 10 Dec 2008 in National Assembly: Order, Mr. Ngugi! Do not re-open debate. view
• 10 Dec 2008 in National Assembly: Order, Eng. Rege! This is not debate time! It is the Third Reading of the Bill! So, do not re-open the debate! view