Ekwee David Ethuro

All parliamentary appearances

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• 2 Jul 2014 in Senate: Order, hon. Members. I am afraid that I normally say that I am subject to the will of the House. However, on this one, I will decline. I decline in the sense that there is no better opportunity to start experimenting this process rather than now. So, we cannot just say that we will not continue because we are used to an old system. We are already here. Yesterday, Sen. Kagwe, the Chairperson of the Committee on Information and Technology said that we should not just enjoy the seats. The new technology should also be reflected in having a paperless ... view
• 2 Jul 2014 in Senate: Order, hon. Members. I am afraid that I normally say that I am subject to the will of the House. However, on this one, I will decline. I decline in the sense that there is no better opportunity to start experimenting this process rather than now. So, we cannot just say that we will not continue because we are used to an old system. We are already here. Yesterday, Sen. Kagwe, the Chairperson of the Committee on Information and Technology said that we should not just enjoy the seats. The new technology should also be reflected in having a paperless ... view
• 2 Jul 2014 in Senate: Senators, yes, we have to confirm that they have been delegated on that mandate. That is the way we will go. We will start now and not tomorrow. Order, hon. Members! I hope that the leadership of the House will help us in terms of the tellers and the proxy votes. If you look at Standing Order No.74 on electronic voting, you will see that it states: (1) “Unless the Speaker, for the convenience of the Senate otherwise directs, voting on any division of the Senate shall be by electronic voting. (2) When the Speaker directs that an electronic vote ... view
• 2 Jul 2014 in Senate: Senators, yes, we have to confirm that they have been delegated on that mandate. That is the way we will go. We will start now and not tomorrow. Order, hon. Members! I hope that the leadership of the House will help us in terms of the tellers and the proxy votes. If you look at Standing Order No.74 on electronic voting, you will see that it states: (1) “Unless the Speaker, for the convenience of the Senate otherwise directs, voting on any division of the Senate shall be by electronic voting. (2) When the Speaker directs that an electronic vote ... view
• 2 Jul 2014 in Senate: What is your point of order, Sen. Khaniri? view
• 2 Jul 2014 in Senate: What is your point of order, Sen. Khaniri? view
• 2 Jul 2014 in Senate: What is your point of order, Sen. Wetangula? view
• 2 Jul 2014 in Senate: What is your point of order, Sen. Wetangula? view
• 2 Jul 2014 in Senate: First, I really want to appreciate the Senate Minority Leader for the fact that your “kid brother” as you term it can actually challenge you. It is a very good democratic practice which I personally would wish to encourage. Secondly, for you also not to appreciate his prowess in promoting and maintaining the Standing Orders, you are the one providing comic relief and not him. Standing Order No.105 does not only talk about when the Speaker or the Chairperson of a Committee is on his feet, but also that you must maintain silence. So, for you to interrupt in an ... view
• 2 Jul 2014 in Senate: First, I really want to appreciate the Senate Minority Leader for the fact that your “kid brother” as you term it can actually challenge you. It is a very good democratic practice which I personally would wish to encourage. Secondly, for you also not to appreciate his prowess in promoting and maintaining the Standing Orders, you are the one providing comic relief and not him. Standing Order No.105 does not only talk about when the Speaker or the Chairperson of a Committee is on his feet, but also that you must maintain silence. So, for you to interrupt in an ... view