Gitobu Imanyara

All parliamentary appearances

Entries 6181 to 6190 of 6851.

• 9 Feb 2009 in National Assembly: We, in this House, must seriously consider whether we can depart from an opinion expressed by the experts that we, ourselves, have established to guide us in the process of implementation. Upon what basis did the Minister feel that he can disregard the opinion of the CIC, when it is so well set out and the reasons for recommending the removal of that clause? Unfortunately, listening to the Minister yesterday, and with due respect, I never heard him give any concrete or persuasive reason as to why this clause has been retained. I shall be asking that it be removed ... view
• 9 Feb 2009 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, you will see that out of all those persons, it is only two who are not part of the Executive. So, although we are asking that the process be independent of the Executive, the membership of the Board comprise of over 80 percent members of the Executive. To what extent can that be said to be serving the purposes of the Constitution? The Minister ought to re-visit that proposal and ensure that representation in this Board comprise of members who are not from Government. I would suggest that we recognise religious groups in this country comprising ... view
• 9 Feb 2009 in National Assembly: Madam Temporary Deputy Speaker, I stand corrected. I am sorry about that. It is a selection board but the intention is clear. We are asking that this selection board comprise of people who are not drawn largely from the Executive. That is the point I was making. I am sure that when responding to debate, the Minister will address that issue. Subject to that representation, I am quite happy that we are taking steps to enable us meet the deadlines that are set out in the Constitution, bearing in mind the fact that at the end of this month, the ... view
• 4 Feb 2009 in National Assembly: On a point of order, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. view
• 4 Feb 2009 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, the Minister clearly answered that question. He said that NCPB sells maize to everybody. So, what point is the hon. Member telling us about when he is just repeating what the Minister has already said. view
• 4 Feb 2009 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir. Let me assure the Minister that--- view
• 4 Feb 2009 in National Assembly: On a point of order, Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir. Is the Minister in order to say that I am up to something when he knows that I want to speak and oppose this Bill? view
• 4 Feb 2009 in National Assembly: The control is the problem! view
• 4 Feb 2009 in National Assembly: On a point of order, Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir. Is it in order for the Minister to suggest that the International Criminal Court (ICC) is a foreign court when we have domesticated the law establishing it, and when he knows that it was set up by the United Nations (UN) to which we have been a member since 1963? Is he in order? view
• 3 Feb 2009 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, with your permission, I beg to give notice of the following Motion:- view