John Mbadi Ng'ong'o

All parliamentary appearances

Entries 5261 to 5270 of 7480.

• 24 May 2012 in National Assembly: On a point of order, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I would just like to remind the Chair that he was supposed to give a ruling or a Communication today, giving this House directions as to how we will proceed with the appointments to the National Police Service Commission. view
• 24 May 2012 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, this is an issue that I think needs to be addressed very fast, given the importance of that Commission in the reforms in our security organs and the police. I am sure you are aware that this issue has raised a lot of concern and quite a bit of communication between the Prime Minister’s Office, Office of the President and even Parliament. I have in my hands copies of letters from the Office of the Prime Minister written to the Speaker and another written to the Clerk of the National Assembly, and also a communication to the ... view
• 24 May 2012 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, at that point, there were other issues which were raised. view
• 24 May 2012 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I think it is not in contention about whether the matter is constitutional or not. That is because the Chair had already ruled on that. So, what was remaining was the issue of how to proceed and that is why I am asking the Chair to give us direction. The Chair promised to give direction today. view
• 24 May 2012 in National Assembly: The reason why I touched on these letters is because the matter is weighty and a communication needs to come so that we know how we are going to proceed in disposing of this issue. This issue will require the Office of the Prime and the Office of the President to consult and be in agreement before the House proceeds. So, I was not re- opening debate as to the constitutionality or otherwise of the matter but, rather, I was asking the Chair to make the communication. The Chair had promised to make that communication today. Actually the Communication was ... view
• 24 May 2012 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, you will recall that the hon. James Orengo had just started moving the Motion the other time and then, later on, during the following Sitting, the Attorney General did request this House to suspend or defer debate on this particular Bill so that further consultations---- view
• 24 May 2012 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I will just read briefly what the Attorney General told the House on that day. He said:- view
• 24 May 2012 in National Assembly: “ Yes, Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, I want to thank you. It is true that we wish to defer further deliberations on this matter until wider consultations have been held within the next day or so, regarding issues raised by, among other people, the hon. Prime Minister, whom I have held formal discussions with at some length.” view
• 24 May 2012 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, before we proceed with this order, I would like to get clarification on whether this consultation has now taken place. I have information that the Prime Minister has not held any consultations with the Attorney-General’s Office or any other office regarding the matter before us. This matter was deferred last week because there was need for further consultation. This House is entitled to knowing whether that consultation took place. view
• 24 May 2012 in National Assembly: On a point of order, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I am happy with the assurance of the Attorney-General that some of the issues that were raised with regard to constitutionality maybe handled at a later stage; I guess at the Committee stage. But I am at a loss and need direction from the Chair. If issues of constitutionality are raised, are we, as a House, supposed to continue debate on a matter that already substantive issues have been raised? The issue with regard to amendments to the National Assembly Remuneration Act has come up, but there are two other fundamental issues ... view