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• 6 Dec 2012 in National Assembly: Madam Temporary Deputy Chairlady, I did not because I was trying to debate with hon. Kimunya and quite frankly, I do not understand where the problem is and why we have to recommit. We said that we will recommit and consult, but generally, I am not for the idea. view
• 6 Dec 2012 in National Assembly: Thank you, Mr. Temporary Deputy Chairman. You have made a ruling. I was just going to plead with you so that we are not technically barred because I am sure you understand. view
• 6 Dec 2012 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Chairman, Sir, I beg to move that the Committee of the whole House doth report progress and seek leave to sit again today. view
• 6 Dec 2012 in National Assembly: Madam Temporary Deputy Speaker, I beg to move:- THAT, notwithstanding the earlier resolution of the House to extend today’s sitting until 8.30 pm; this House resolves to sit until conclusion of business appearing under Order No.11 in today’s Order Paper. view
• 6 Dec 2012 in National Assembly: Thank you, Mr. Temporary Deputy Chairman, Sir. I rise to support the amendment. I think it is important that we understand what the Committee or the chairman is trying to do. I am aware that the Chair of the Committee is speaking from experience, having been a long serving teacher. The most important thing is that we must understand why the Minister sought to outlaw the so called tuition. In the rural areas that my brother Neto is trying to put in a good word for, our parents cannot even afford the tuition. In fact, the biggest argument for this ... view
• 5 Dec 2012 in National Assembly: On a point of order, Mr. Temporary Deputy Chairman, Sir. We have some amendments to this Universities Bill which were submitted to the Office of the Clerk and they are not listed. I am told that there are quite a few, but the Deputy Speaker was not there to sign them. So, they have been taken to him to sign in a meeting where he is at the Intercontinental Hotel. Is there a way we could delay this Bill until--- view
• 5 Dec 2012 in National Assembly: But, Mr. Temporary Deputy Chairman, Sir, we did our part as people who had amendments. We followed the procedure. view
• 5 Dec 2012 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Chairman, Sir, that is not what I am saying. Kindly, indulge me. I am saying that we could start with the next Order. I am referring specifically to The Universities Bill. view
• 5 Dec 2012 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Chairman, Sir, I was queuing. I was just trying to convince my colleague, hon. Wambugu, tha the fact that you have a selection panel is enough; what we have been trying to do in our country is to get the President out of the management, or interference, with universities. view
• 5 Dec 2012 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Chairman, Sir, as you know it is the intrusion by the Executive that made our universities what they are. I want to plead with my colleague that this is a real issue and it may even be contentious. It is like rolling the wheels back. The Cabinet Secretary is a direct appointee of the President. Really, if you look at the Bill, the responsibility of checks and balances lies somewhere else, and not with the Executive. I thank you. view