12 Mar 2008 in National Assembly:
The time has come for us to fundamentally think about our institutions of governance, so that they are more inclusive. We have to have ethnic justice. We have to have regional justice, not only in terms of distribution of power but also in distribution of resources. That way, we are going to ensure that there is lasting peace and security in this country. Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, I know we are very fond of prayers. I encourage every Kenyan to continue praying. However, until we address these fundamental issues, it does not matter how many hours we spend in ...
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15 Jan 2008 in National Assembly:
Mr. Clerk, Sir, I am surprised, that Members who have participated in voting in this House for many, many years before, are here misleading Kenyans that we can vote in this House in any other manner other than through a secret ballot.
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15 Jan 2008 in National Assembly:
Bwana Clerk, Sir, this House is guided by the Constitution, the Standing Orders and the traditions of this House. Bw. Clerk, although the Standing Orders may not specifically mention the words "secret ballot", it is obvious from the history and traditions in this House, that we have always voted through a secret ballot. We are appealing to hon. Members to follow the traditions of this House today.
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15 Jan 2008 in National Assembly:
Clerk, I think it is immoral and irresponsible for us to change the traditions of this House on the basis of expediency. So, I appeal to hon. Members that we proceed to vote the way we have always done.
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15 Jan 2008 in National Assembly:
Mr. Speaker, Sir, let me also join colleagues from
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15 Jan 2008 in National Assembly:
28 PARLIAMENTARYL DEBATES January 15, 2007
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15 Jan 2008 in National Assembly:
both sides of the House in congratulating you upon your election as the Speaker of the Tenth Parliament. We appreciate the remarks you made in your acceptance speech. You said that you are going to support the institutions of this country, the Standing Orders and that you are going to enforce them firmly.
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15 Jan 2008 in National Assembly:
With all due respect to all my learned friends who have spoken before me, I would like to point out that, in fact, the debate which you are being encouraged to make a ruling on is irrelevant and has nothing to do with the matters before this House.
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15 Jan 2008 in National Assembly:
Mr. Speaker, Sir, the point of order raised by Mr. Orengo touches on alleged irregularities in the election of the President. We are not being called upon today to swear in the hon. Member for Othaya Constituency as the President of Kenya. That one has already been done.
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15 Jan 2008 in National Assembly:
We are being called upon to swear hon. Mwai Kibaki as the hon. Member of Parliament for Othaya Constituency.
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