1 Sep 2016 in National Assembly:
The last thing is that I thank my party leader. He has shown leadership on this issue of the Elections Bill. There are some Members---
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1 Sep 2016 in National Assembly:
On a point of order, Mr. Speaker. The Member for Mbita and the previous speaker claim to be lawyers because they went to law school. Are they aware that Article 117 of the Constitution states that there should be free speech and debate in Parliament? That was my opinion as I was debating. They are allowed to give their contrary views. I will not allow women to be brought to fill this Chamber. We do not have enough space for them. If they want free things, let them compete first.
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1 Sep 2016 in National Assembly:
Thank you, Hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker for giving me an opportunity to contribute. I support this Motion. This is a historical engagement between Great Britain and Kenya. There is no doubt that Great Britain is a powerhouse in the world in terms of the economy and technology. When this kind of co-operation is enhanced and framed even better than it was before, it benefits both parties. As you are aware, it was managed through a memorandum of understanding (MOU) before. Now, a defence co-operation agreement has been signed. This makes things better for the two countries in terms of engagement. ...
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1 Sep 2016 in National Assembly:
Issues have been raised on environmental degradation. Nature affects people in a big way. If the effects on the environment can be mitigated, then it will be beneficial to the communities involved.
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1 Sep 2016 in National Assembly:
Lastly, we should use this opportunity to raise issues that we need to be addressed by the other country. For example, the issue of miraa has been raised here by Members from regions where miraa is grown. I know those issues are covered under the economic programmes that those two countries are engaged in. This would have been an ideal case---
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1 Sep 2016 in National Assembly:
Hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker, you have just realized the importance of this matter to Members of this House. Everyone wants to add their voice on it. When this Agreement is signed between those two countries, it should be an opportunity to make gains for this country. I heard Members from areas that grow miraa complaining bitterly that Britain stopped the trade of miraa. They expected those who signed this Agreement to engage the British Government in relation to that matter. People who grow miraa neighbor regions where those military activities are carried out. This Agreement should be reciprocal and of ...
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1 Sep 2016 in National Assembly:
With those few remarks, I support the Defence Co-operation Agreement because it is a five-year one. We can improve on it when the renewal time comes up. Thank you so much, Hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker. 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.
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1 Sep 2016 in National Assembly:
I want to oppose the amendment proposed by Hon. Chepkong’a. The issue of gender is a constitutional matter. He should not bring it through the backdoor in this Election Bill. This is a very important Bill. This is a very serious matter. I oppose it.
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1 Sep 2016 in National Assembly:
I want to oppose the amendment proposed by Hon. Chepkong’a. The issue of gender is a constitutional matter. He should not bring it through the backdoor in this Election Bill. This is a very important Bill. This is a very serious matter. I oppose it.
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1 Sep 2016 in National Assembly:
Hon. Temporary Deputy Chairlady, I was saying that the issue of the two- thirds gender rule cannot be achieved through nominations, the way Hon. Chepkong’a is 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.
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