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• 26 May 2009 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I withdraw and apologise to Mr. M. Kilonzo. However, let him not mislead the country. view
• 26 May 2009 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, in my capacity as the Leader of Government Business, I beg to move:- view
• 26 May 2009 in National Assembly: THAT, notwithstanding the provisions of Standing Order No.111(2), this House orders that the Statute Law (Miscellaneous Amendment) Bill be Read a Second Time. view
• 26 May 2009 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I have also consulted with the Chairman of the Departmental Committee on Justice and Legal Affairs who has assured us that even though the Report is not ready, it shall be here by Tuesday, next week. view
• 26 May 2009 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, mine is simple. I just want to plead with hon. Members. Since some of the hon. Members raising objections are in the Departmental Committee on Administration of Justice and Legal Affairs, I plead that they go and look at the Bill and do a report for us. For the time being, let the Attorney- General move the Bill, so that we can debate it. I think there are many issues we would want added to the Bill as amendments. view
• 26 May 2009 in National Assembly: Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, for giving me this chance. I will be brief because I notice that there are many people interested. view
• 26 May 2009 in National Assembly: Yes, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. I am the Leader of Government Business. view
• 26 May 2009 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, although I am on the Government side, there are few things that I disagree with about the Statute Law (Miscellaneous Amendment) Bill. The first one is Section 3(a) which reads, just in case you have forgotten:- view
• 26 May 2009 in National Assembly: “A reference in a written law in relation to any matter to a Minister or an official described by designation, which by reason or any change in the organization of any Ministry or department, whether or not by transfer of functions from one Ministry or department to another or others is no longer appropriate, shall be construed in relation to that matter as a reference to the Minister or other official for that time being charged with the responsibility of that matter”. It is ambiguous, but the intentions are clear. I do not want to say, like my colleague, Ms. ... view
• 21 May 2009 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, the issue raised by the Minister is very grave because it touches on the integrity of this House. I want to ask the Chair to make a ruling or institute some sanctions because there was an insinuation that Parliament was going to spend money in Mombasa to do nothing without the simple knowledge--- The notice where hon. Members were signing stated: “Workshop Sponsored by UNDP” view