George Peter Opondo Kaluma

All parliamentary appearances

Entries 5971 to 5980 of 6087.

• 25 Sep 2013 in National Assembly: Hon. Deputy Speaker, I rise under Chapter 14 of the Constitution of the Republic of Kenya, dealing with the issue of national security. I just wanted to ask whether, indeed, the Motion we are discussing is constitutional. The national security apparatus is created under Chapter 14 of the Constitution. Of course, we have the 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
• 25 Sep 2013 in National Assembly: National Defence Council, the Armed Forces system and the police service system to secure the nation. The misnomer that we are debating – we are even seeking to give people money and facilities, so that they can guard us – is not mentioned anywhere in the Constitution or in any other laws dealing with the security of the nation. I am seeking firm directions on this matter. Are we seeking to legitimise an unconstitutional outfit because of failures within our internal security apparatus? Why are we not talking about how to facilitate the National Police Service and other legitimate security ... view
• 25 Sep 2013 in National Assembly: Hon. Deputy Speaker, I am referring to Chapter 14, from Article 238 to Article 239, which deals with national security. view
• 25 Sep 2013 in National Assembly: Hon. Deputy Speaker, may I refer you to Article 239. We have the national security organs clearly set forth and defined as the Kenya Defence Forces, the National Intelligence Service and the National Police Service. Of course Article 240 deals with the National Security Council. Article 241 defines the Defence Forces and the Defence Council as the Kenya Army, the Kenya Air Force and the Kenya Navy. For purpose of intelligence, we have Article 242, which deals with the National Intelligence Service. For purposes of internal security, we have Article 243 dealing with the National Police Service. We have two ... view
• 25 Sep 2013 in National Assembly: Hon. Deputy Speaker, talking on security, I would be remissive if I did not condole with the family. In fact, a person known to me died at the Westgate. view
• 25 Sep 2013 in National Assembly: I will take half a minute. view
• 25 Sep 2013 in National Assembly: Hon. Deputy Speaker, I am grateful to the House for the opportunity. In Homa Bay Town Constituency, we have lost a young man, aged 27 years old, who was one of the gallant soldiers seeking to rescue our hostages at Westgate. If you look at the Standard Newspaper, there is one Jackton Puodi from my village; he was 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
• 25 Sep 2013 in National Assembly: known to me. We condole with his family as the National Assembly. We wish the widow, who is a young lady and their only child, well. view
• 25 Sep 2013 in National Assembly: Thank you, hon. Speaker. Before I contribute to the Motion, there is even a legal issue that I would request guidance from the Chair. That is the question as to whether, in law and in practice, we should be waiting for the Senate to originate Motions such as this for our concurrence. I doubt really that the Senate should be involved in this matter. view
• 25 Sep 2013 in National Assembly: Hon. Speaker, Sir, may I then contribute to the Motion. It is good that we operate in that manner with our brothers in the Senate, but we are, first of all, 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