John Harun Mwau

All parliamentary appearances

Entries 521 to 527 of 527.

• 14 May 2008 in National Assembly: As I support the Motion, there are certain things that pain me. I would not want to support the Motion. But, unfortunately, as an Assistant Minister of the Government I am not supposed to oppose--- view
• 14 May 2008 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I am bound by collective responsibility. view
• 14 May 2008 in National Assembly: I do not know where they read that! But collective responsibility binds an Assistant Minister. In the House, as an Assistant Minister, I am not allowed to bring a Motion. I am also not supposed to ask a Question, yet I am a legislator. I May 14, 2008 PARLIAMENTARY DEBATES 1067 am supposed to represent my people. If I cannot ask a Question about my constituency, then there is a problem with our law! Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, Section 30 of the Constitution states clearly that the legislative power of this country is vested in the President and the National ... view
• 14 May 2008 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, it is important that your protection is accorded to Assistant Ministers. Certain rulings will be expected and will be in order; in order to know how an Assistant Minister is supposed to conduct himself or herself. The Standing Orders define a Minister as including an Assistant Minister. This is a constitutional issue. view
• 14 May 2008 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I was saying that the Standing Orders define a Minister to include an Assistant Minister. But in actual fact, when you look at the Constitution, an Assistant Minister is not a Minister. His or her functions and duties are to assist, help and aid the Minister in the performance of his or her duties. A ruling is expected; so that we can know how to harmonise the Standing Orders, the Constitution and the activities, duties and responsibilities of an Assistant Minister. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, with those few remarks, I beg to support the Motion. view
• 7 May 2008 in National Assembly: On a point of order, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. The Standing Orders of this House are subject to the Constitution. The Assistant Ministers are not allowed to bring Motions to the House, or ask Questions. It is, therefore, strange that an Assistant Minister can debate a Motion brought to the House by another hon. Member. Although he is at liberty to contribute, he cannot bring one to the House himself. Section 30 of the Constitution vests the legislative power to Members of Parliament. view
• 7 May 2008 in National Assembly: Most obliged, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. view