22 Oct 2015 in National Assembly:
situation where we have no other options or explore other options that will not serve the interest of this country because we want to live cohesively with our neighbours.
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22 Oct 2015 in National Assembly:
Thank you, Hon. Speaker.
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26 Aug 2015 in National Assembly:
Thank you, Hon. Speaker. Allow me to make my submissions on the application before you this afternoon from Mr. Ochieng.
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26 Aug 2015 in National Assembly:
One, I must appreciate what Mr. Ochieng has done in terms of coming up with this Bill and pushing it through this Parliament to where it is today. That is no mean achievement. Unfortunately, what happened yesterday was a matter over which I would want to agree with what many Members have said, that many Members may have missed out because of certain reasons that were beyond their control. Today, there is an opportunity provided for by the Standing Orders. I would want to persuade you to find that what is before this House is completely within your jurisdiction. When ...
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26 Aug 2015 in National Assembly:
The framers expected that to garner two-third majority to pass a constitutional amendment Bill would require more than just putting it on the Order Paper, and people coming to vote. Hon. Ochieng managed to mobilise 216 Members to come and support this Motion with all the difficulties that there were. I would not want to agree with anybody that this matter is not provided for in the Standing Orders. Standing Order No. 1 gives you the discretion to make a decision on matters that are not expressly provided for by these Standing Orders. Because you have that discretion, my request ...
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25 Aug 2015 in National Assembly:
On a point of order. Hon. Speaker. With all humility, I wish to make a request to this House. It is very important that even when we all agree to extend timelines for such important Bills, some of us are allowed to say one or two things. I am saying this because---
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25 Aug 2015 in National Assembly:
I need to be heard. I have to be heard!
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25 Aug 2015 in National Assembly:
Hon. Speaker, I should be heard.
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25 Aug 2015 in National Assembly:
I have to be heard! Nonsense!
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25 Aug 2015 in National Assembly:
Hon. Speaker, I have to be heard. I have to be listened to. I am an elected Member of this House. I have to be protected!
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