Dr. James Nyikal

All parliamentary appearances

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• 26 Aug 2015 in National Assembly: as broad as it is now. That is a privilege which should be safeguarded. The Bill addresses that aspect in Part III. However, if you look at it, it can also, in some way, over-protect Members of Parliament. Therefore, in criminal cases, we may need to look at that protection. The Bill attempts to do that. view
• 26 Aug 2015 in National Assembly: Hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker, I like this because the Bill also brings in the Committee of Powers and Privileges that will regulate what needs to be done, how it is to be done and who the members of the Committee will be. It outlines clearly its functions. We have had experiences and we need to look into very carefully how this works. But its presence is extremely important when we look at the details. view
• 26 Aug 2015 in National Assembly: It is also important that when it is decided or when it is apparent to somebody that there is need to summon witnesses, whether they are Members of Parliament or not, there has to be a procedure in place. It has to be done with dignity. Again, this is provided for in this Bill. view
• 26 Aug 2015 in National Assembly: Part IV looks at publication and what can be publicized. As I said earlier, we now have open participation and, therefore, a lot will be publicized. If we seek, as Clause 27, to limit this, we may very easily go against the Constitution. It is important that what we do and say within limits is known to the public. view
• 26 Aug 2015 in National Assembly: Part VII adequately covers the enforcement. Clause 28 clearly outlines what one can do and what one cannot do and what will need sanctions and what will not need sanctions. view
• 26 Aug 2015 in National Assembly: As Hon. Mbadi said, Clause 30 is extremely important. Members of this House and Members of Committees have been accused of extortion and seeking favours. That has clearly been taken into consideration to preserve the dignity of the House. I also think that being in this position, sometimes, allegations can be made. It is important that we look at this clause to protect Members of the Assembly from allegations which may actually not be true. view
• 26 Aug 2015 in National Assembly: What is publicized as stated here, sometimes, will be very close to libel. Clause 34 of the Bill brings that out. When we come to the Committee Stage, we will have to look at that. view
• 26 Aug 2015 in National Assembly: In all, I find this Bill coming at the right time taking into consideration all matters that should be considered regarding powers and privileges that we enjoy. view
• 26 Aug 2015 in National Assembly: With that, I support this Bill. view
• 19 Aug 2015 in National Assembly: Hon. Temporary Deputy Chairman, I stand to oppose this amendment. There is a slow movement in this country to get social services moved to the private sector, or for the private sector to take them over. Basically, this is a public issue. I oppose the issue of KEPSA getting in. I prefer the Bill as it was with the students represented. That made more sense. view