Ekwee David Ethuro

All parliamentary appearances

Entries 17761 to 17770 of 17848.

• 15 Apr 2008 in National Assembly: Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, for defending me. However, I know that there are many new Members in the House. This is an opportunity we can take to tell them what a point of order is all about. The Standing Orders are very clear. They have made specific provisions in which certain business can be expedited. So, there is really nothing out of the ordinary that the House is being asked to do if we are following the right procedure except when you consider Standing Order No.99. In terms of the two sessions--- Perhaps, I am moving ahead, but ... view
• 15 Apr 2008 in National Assembly: On a point of order, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. I rise on a point of order by making reference to Standing Order No.99. It says: "Save with the leave of the House not more than one stage of a Bill may be taken at any one sitting". I had made reference to this in my support to the Procedural Motion which came under Standing Order No.98. It is incumbent upon the Minister or the Chair to have then sought leave of the House, so that we could allow the Minister to have the First and Second Readings, all in one ... view
• 19 Mar 2008 in National Assembly: Thank you, Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, for, finally, granting me this opportunity. I have been standing up in my position from yesterday to this afternoon. 294 PARLIAMENTARY DEBATES March 19, 2008 view
• 19 Mar 2008 in National Assembly: I know, Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker Sir. I wish I do not have to be alone. I want to thank God for the opportunity to serve in this Parliament for the third term. I also want to thank the good people of Turkana Central for deeming it fit that I was the most eligible candidate to continue representing them in this august House. It is my hope and prayer that I will not fail them. Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, yesterday was an important day for us. As the President said, this country needs a spirit of national reconciliation. This ... view
• 18 Mar 2008 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I ask for the indulgence of the Chair for the sake of the entire membership of the House who should be contributing. Is it fair for the pecking order to be followed for people who are already part and parcel of the negotiations? I think it is our turn to get an opportunity to make our useful contributions. view
• 18 Mar 2008 in National Assembly: On a point of order, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. view
• 18 Mar 2008 in National Assembly: On a point of order, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. view
• 18 Mar 2008 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, this is a debating Chamber. It is important that every hon. Member has an opportunity to be heard! We are not just going to use the tyranny of the majority to dictate how we should make our contributions! We also want to be heard! We have contributions to make. This is a historical moment in this nation. view
• 8 Aug 2007 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, I want to thank you for giving me this opportunity. While I agree with hon. Members that the Minister, his Assistant Minister, the Permanent Secretary and, indeed, the rest of the staff in the Ministry and parastatals have done a commendable job, there is still a bias against the rural areas. There is still a bias against Turkana District. Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, I speak with a lot of bitterness. That is because just like Africa lost the decade of the 80s, I think Turkana District and, indeed, the entire North Rift, Upper Eastern ... view
• 8 Aug 2007 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, I submit to your direction. However, I am not sure whether you are ruling it from your position as the Chair or your own persuasion. August 8, 2007 PARLIAMENTARY DEBATES 3079 view