Hassan Omar

All parliamentary appearances

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• 4 Nov 2014 in Senate: I will do the same. view
• 4 Nov 2014 in Senate: I will do the same. view
• 4 Nov 2014 in Senate: Mr. Temporary Chairman, Sir, valid as my elder’s point is - Sen. Haji - in terms of the fact that we have not met the threshold, but we have to realise that the threshold for voting here constitutes 50 per cent plus one of the Senate whereas on the other side there are no such thresholds that are set. Therefore, it is important for us to support the Whips because Sen. Ong’era and Sen. Elachi can send messages to us, which they did, but they cannot pull us into this place. They cannot compel us. What beats me most is ... view
• 4 Nov 2014 in Senate: Mr. Temporary Chairman, Sir, valid as my elder’s point is - Sen. Haji - in terms of the fact that we have not met the threshold, but we have to realise that the threshold for voting here constitutes 50 per cent plus one of the Senate whereas on the other side there are no such thresholds that are set. Therefore, it is important for us to support the Whips because Sen. Ong’era and Sen. Elachi can send messages to us, which they did, but they cannot pull us into this place. They cannot compel us. What beats me most is ... view
• 4 Nov 2014 in Senate: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, by the time the debate was adjourned on that particular day, I had literally exhausted the areas of intervention that I wanted to make. I was simply seconding the Motion by Sen. Njoroge to ensure that we can provide The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposes only. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor, Senate. view
• 4 Nov 2014 in Senate: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, by the time the debate was adjourned on that particular day, I had literally exhausted the areas of intervention that I wanted to make. I was simply seconding the Motion by Sen. Njoroge to ensure that we can provide the kind of facilities and opportunities that the Constitution envisages so that persons living with disabilities in this country can realize their full potential. I commended Sen. Njoroge for having brought this very timely Motion. I further indicated that it will be important that we, as Senators here, particularly the House of the Senate moves progressively within ... view
• 4 Nov 2014 in Senate: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I think the point of order by Sen. Mutula Kilonzo Jnr. has actually settled the Senate now. This is because, at that point when I was speaking, people were moving up and down, in and out. It was an extremely disruptive process. But, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, as I said earlier, I support Sen. Njoroge’s amendment to ensure that we insert a clause that guarantees persons living with disabilities opportunities within counties. It is also incumbent upon the 47 county governors to ensure that we enforce the policy and legislative frameworks. Even if these policies and ... view
• 4 Nov 2014 in Senate: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I think the point of order by Sen. Mutula Kilonzo Jnr. has actually settled the Senate now. This is because, at that point when I was The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposes only. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor, Senate view
• 30 Oct 2014 in Senate: Thank you, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, for this opportunity. Before I delve into the substance of my contribution, I want to, first and foremost, state my extra ordinary admiration for Sen. Njoroge in terms of living up to the expectations of the constituency which the Constitution mandates him to represent. Do you know that the special category of Senators that are here have each been given a certain area of interest or responsibility? Those of us who have been in the human rights discourse in this country to ensure that every Kenyan is provided a fair opportunity, our extra ordinary ... view
• 30 Oct 2014 in Senate: Thank you, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, for this opportunity. Before I delve into the substance of my contribution, I want to, first and foremost, state my extra ordinary admiration for Sen. Njoroge in terms of living up to the expectations of the constituency which the Constitution mandates him to represent. Do you know that the special category of Senators that are here have each been given a certain area of interest or responsibility? Those of us who have been in the human rights discourse in this country to ensure that every Kenyan is provided a fair opportunity, our extra ordinary ... view