John Mbadi Ng'ong'o

All parliamentary appearances

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• 24 May 2012 in National Assembly: I am rising on a point of order, Mr. Speaker, Sir. view
• 24 May 2012 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I just want to clarify that actually, my concern was whether it is right for us to proceed with debate on a Bill when issues of constitutionality have been raised. That is what I said from the beginning. The Attorney-General had acknowledged that these issues had been raised and, in his opinion, something needed to be done. I understand the arguments by hon. Members from the Government side, but this is one Bill. They are not several Bills. If they were several Bills, it would be different but we are dealing with one Bill. Should we proceed ... view
• 24 May 2012 in National Assembly: Let me conclude by saying that there are fundamental issues in this Bill, including some that I consider to be touching on money matters. I have a letter from the Prime Minister, saying that this Bill did not go through the Cabinet yet we know very well that any matter touching on finances needs to pass through the Cabinet. I would like to table the letter from the Prime Minister, which indicates clearly that the Prime Minister of the Republic of Kenya has ordered the immediate withdrawal of the proposed amendments and have them placed before the Cabinet for deliberation. ... view
• 24 May 2012 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I was concluding my submission by saying that--- view
• 24 May 2012 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, let me make myself clear. There are provisions in this Bill which I consider to be affecting what one would call “money Bills” because they have financial implications. Our laws are very clear that such must be processed through Cabinet. It is not something to be left to the Attorney-General. It is also not something to be left to the Executive to decide. The laws of Kenya say that if we have evidence that any proposed legislation coming before this House has an element of financial implication and we have evidence that that was not processed during ... view
• 24 May 2012 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir the Constitution is very clear on how money Bills are supposed to be legislated. Money Bills must be tabled before the Cabinet. It must get Cabinet endorsement before it is finally brought to the House. This Bill has elements of money Bill in it. I can even cite the specific provisions--- view
• 24 May 2012 in National Assembly: On a point of order, Mr. Speaker, Sir. view
• 24 May 2012 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, important as the matter was canvassed by the Government, the House is virtually empty. So, I call for quorum. view
• 23 May 2012 in National Assembly: On a point of order, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. Our Standing Orders are very clear. Standing Order No.42 (5) states:- “When the Speaker directs that a Question is in order, the Clerk shall as soon as possible forward the Question to the Minister to whom it is directed and the Minister shall, within five days of receipt of the Question, submit a written reply to the Clerk.” view
• 23 May 2012 in National Assembly: So, when the Assistant Minister says that he is not supposed to do it outside, he is in breach of Standing Orders. He should have supplied those copies to the Clerk within five days from the date of receipt of the Question. So, he is out of order. view