Florence Kajuju

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• 4 Jun 2014 in National Assembly: Thank you, hon. Speaker. I take this opportunity to condole the family of hon. Nyumu. Most importantly, I want to say that I was extremely touched when I learnt that our departed colleague was born the same year I was born. I then started panicking and wondering whether my agemates have started a journey of going to meet their maker. I pray to God that it does not happen soon; although we know it must happen. Hon. Speaker, what is most important and what I received with a lot of humility is the fact that when the Deputy President was ... view
• 4 Jun 2014 in National Assembly: Hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker, I beg to move the following Motion:- THAT, this House adopts the Report of the Select Committee on investigation into matters relating to production and trading on Khat(Miraa), laid on the Table of the House on Thursday, December 5th, 2013. Hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker, upon a Motion moved by the Chairperson of this Committee, our Select Committee was graciously formed by this honourable House. The membership of the Committee is indicated in the Report. It was a 29 member Committee. Before I proceed, let me acknowledge, on behalf of the Committee, the gratitude and the invaluable ... view
• 4 Jun 2014 in National Assembly: Thank you, hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker. The honourable Member has consulted me and I understand the amendment to mean that we are opening up the basis upon which research is going to be conducted in as far as miraa is concerned. As we said, there are no legal provisions which govern this industry, neither do we have any scientific research. So, I concur that the amendment can proceed. Thank you. view
• 4 Jun 2014 in National Assembly: Hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker, let me express my utmost gratitude to the membership of this House for the support that we have received on this Motion. We have seen persons who have consumed this produce for 19 years and yet, they are alive and in Parliament representing their people. So, when you talk about side effects, we cannot claim that there are any side effects affecting our people. The electronic version of the Official Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor. view
• 3 Jun 2014 in National Assembly: Thank you, hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker, for welcoming me back to this House by giving me an opportunity to speak on this Statute Law (Miscellaneous Amendments) Bill. I want to say from the outset that I support the amendments in that Bill and say that the purpose of any amendment to any legislation is to fill in the gaps that might have been created in the course of drafting and enacting legislation. Hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker, you will find that this Statute Law (Miscellaneous Amendments) Bill seeks to bring a clearer definition of some of the terms that are used ... view
• 3 Jun 2014 in National Assembly: will also give certainty to the Transition Authority so that we do not have the push and pull that we have witnessed on so many occasions in as far as that important body is concerned. However, bringing the point closer home, I also find that there is an intention to have the Crops Act amended. It is good to note that although this Act was enacted, it has not been put into operation. If you may look at my Miraa Report which is the next one to be debated, one of the recommendations that the Committee has made is to ... view
• 30 Apr 2014 in National Assembly: Hon. Speaker, hon. Aburi is now present in the Chamber, but I can proceed to seek my own clarification. I believe he has the liberty to seek clarifications. According to the Statement that has been read by the Chairman, you will notice that since March, when this incident occurred, a month and a half down the line, I do not think anything much has been done. I am just worried because the Cabinet Secretary ought to know that if there is delay in the course of investigations, then we might not be able to have the culprits arrested. So, I ... view
• 29 Apr 2014 in National Assembly: Thank you, hon. Speaker. I am sorry we were holding a Chairpersons’ meeting in Room No.9. That is why I have come late. I apologize for that and thank the Majority Leader for holding brief for me. view
• 29 Apr 2014 in National Assembly: Hon. Speaker, the Committee on Regional Integration is one of the Select Committees of the National Assembly established under Standing Order No.212. It is mandated to, inter alia, examine the Bills--- view
• 29 Apr 2014 in National Assembly: Hon. Speaker, I thank the Majority Leader for his guidance. That is why he is the Majority Leader. view