George Peter Opondo Kaluma

All parliamentary appearances

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• 3 Jul 2019 in National Assembly: A similar provision made pursuant to Standing Order No.35 of the Senate says that for the Senate, it will also be. What has our Senate done recently in their Standing Orders? It deleted sub-section (2) of their Standing Order No.35 providing for quorum to allow themselves to begin transacting business with even a single Member. How do you do that when the Constitution in Article 121 has already said that you cannot begin? Watching the afternoon session when they begin business, sometimes you see their Speaker with one Member. It becomes so idle that you see a Speaker forcing that ... view
• 3 Jul 2019 in National Assembly: Hon. Mbadi has taken us through the specific roles of the Senate. The provisions of Article 93(2) say that there will be two Houses of Parliament, but each of them will perform their specific functions. That is why the Constitution goes beyond the general provisions and picks the overall functions or the roles of the two Houses under Article 94 of the Constitution to The electronic version of the Official Hansard Report is for information purposes only. Acertified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor. view
• 3 Jul 2019 in National Assembly: specifically provide for the functions of the National Assembly under Article 95, and the separate and specific functions of the Senate under Article 96 of the Constitution. The wording of Article 95(1) says that the National Assembly represents the people and special interests. So, my Senator in Homa Bay should know that I represent everybody, including his parents. I represent everybody, including him. I represent everybody including his children, his spouses and every relative. It is the business of Hon. Millie Odhiambo, Hon. Mbadi, Hon. Kaluma and all Members, including Hon. Wanga from Homa Bay, to make that representation. view
• 3 Jul 2019 in National Assembly: The Senate in Article 96(1) represents the county as an entity or institution. That is what they deal with and not the people in the county. The wording of the Constitution is very clear on that. That is the reason why when you look at the building at the far end, you see the people of Kenya seated. It is the National Assembly or the Assembly of the nation here seated and not the Senate. The Senate is for counties. view
• 3 Jul 2019 in National Assembly: We oversee all State officers including Senators, according to Article260 of the Constitution. I request for two more minutes, Hon. Hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker. view
• 3 Jul 2019 in National Assembly: To summarise, the roles and functions of the various Houses have been elaborated well by Hon. Mbadi and Hon. Duale. I want to request that we undertake an audit of all laws the Senate has passed, beginning with a quorum of less than 15 following the amendment of their Standing Order 35(2) and we have them declared null and void. As I end, as Members of the National Assembly, we need to convene. I do not think this one requires a referendum. Look at Article 255 on the matters which go to a referendum. It is only those matters concerning ... view
• 3 Jul 2019 in National Assembly: It is time we invoked the process of another arm of government called the Judiciary to consider whether it is necessary to obviate wastage of money by… view
• 26 Jun 2019 in National Assembly: On a point of order, Hon. Speaker. view
• 26 Jun 2019 in National Assembly: Hon. Speaker, I am always very quick to understand. This matter has been explained to me by Hon. Millie Odhiambo and our colleagues from the Budget and Appropriations Committee. I understand where we are coming from. Indeed, it is better if we can put our feet in and see what we can do to move up. view
• 26 Jun 2019 in National Assembly: My concern upon which I seek clarification is based on the interpretation of Article 206(3) of the Constitution looked at together with the proposed amendment. What Article 206(3) of the Constitution says: “Money shall not be withdrawn from any national fund other than the Consolidated Fund, unless the withdrawal of the money has been authorised by an Act of Parliament”. I understand that we are doing the Appropriation Bill and my understanding is that the Appropriation Act will send the money to the Consolidated Fund. My interpretation of Article 206(3) of the Constitution is that what the Chair of the ... view