Washington Jakoyo Midiwo

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• 20 Jul 2016 in National Assembly: I said here earlier that we must deter disorder in this country. There is disorder in the schools today because there are no penalties. That is why kids seem to enjoy burning their own property, and get away with it. It is sad because these people will grow up to be our Members of Parliament, policemen, teachers, and we cannot let it go. This debate which is going on about unrest in schools must be looked at. The cartels in the education sector are going after the Cabinet Secretary (CS) for Education, Science and Technology, Mr. Matiang’i. Why is it ... view
• 20 Jul 2016 in National Assembly: The CS, Mr. Matiang’i, has stepped on the wrong feet, especially by putting Prof. Magoha as the head of the Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC). He has annoyed and got rid of the exam cartels. I wish that the debate had more time, so that we say Mr. Matiang’i must be protected. If you do not have a disciplinarian, you cannot have discipline. We cannot have some of our kids buying exams. This issue of discipline must be handled whether it is the MCAs or Members of the National Assembly. We must move from where we are to the next ... view
• 20 Jul 2016 in National Assembly: I thank you, Hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker. I beg to reply. view
• 19 Jul 2016 in National Assembly: On a point of order, Hon. Deputy Speaker. I rise under Standing Order No. 173 to seek a considered ruling from the Chair arising from the activities of the so-called “Chepkong’a Committee”. view
• 19 Jul 2016 in National Assembly: Hon. Deputy Speaker, it is the Departmental Committee on Justice and Legal Affairs. The electronic version of the Official Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor. view
• 19 Jul 2016 in National Assembly: Hon. Deputy Speaker, I am shocked at the lack of command of English by my friend Hon. Chepkong’a because what I am going to raise will show that I use the correct expression. However, to satisfy him, it is the Departmental Committee on Justice and Legal Affairs. On 8th June 2016, the Whip of Coalition for Reforms and Democracy (CORD) Coalition Hon. Mwadeghu wrote to the Speaker of the National Assembly. Just to read one paragraph of that communication to the Speaker, the first ones says “The Coalition for Reforms and Democracy (CORD) is concerned that the Jubilee Administration has ... view
• 19 Jul 2016 in National Assembly: Hon. Deputy Speaker, the Members are shouting. You can understand the times we are in. We are in times of lawlessness. The Report by Hon. Chepkong’a and his team is before this House. Is it okay for a committee to discuss issues in a report which is already tabled in Parliament? Read Hon. Gumbo’s report, I want that particular specification from the Office of the Speaker. I say this with conviction and respect to the rule of law. Hon. Chepkong’a is saying that we are making noise about this issue. We are making noise about it because we see that ... view
• 19 Jul 2016 in National Assembly: I want to plead with you, with all humility, to find any legal reason beyond any reasonable doubt that a committee of this House can exist on its own, and that other jurisdictions can or cannot use that particular option that is open to the whips where systems fail to work. If you take away that particular tool, then I do not see any reason for us to have the Standing Orders and the divide that we have in the House. The reason of quorum is not enough to call a gathering of Members of this House a committee. Standing ... view
• 19 Jul 2016 in National Assembly: I thank you, Hon. Deputy Speaker. view
• 19 Jul 2016 in National Assembly: Thank you, Hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker. I rise to oppose this Report. Whether it is renewal or a new agreement, I think this country deserves respect from our former colonial masters. The historical injustices in Laikipia must not go without noting by this Parliament. We can never be a rubberstamp. Those of us who sit in the Committee questioned this agreement. We went to Laikipia and listened to people and Members of Parliament. You have heard the Member from Meru talking. We are not telling the UK Army to go away. We are telling them to negotiate. If we do ... view