Ledama Olekina

All parliamentary appearances

Entries 2521 to 2530 of 4248.

• 10 Nov 2020 in Senate: There will always be one winner and all others will follow. The motto is one will lead and others will follow. view
• 10 Nov 2020 in Senate: As I conclude, it is important that the Committee on Information, Communication and Technology, which I believe is the one you will task to investigate this matter, divorces these two issues; the issue of the Central Bank, monetary policy versus the issue of competitiveness in the industry. Let us create an environment that will encourage other players to come into this market so that we have diversity. Most importantly, ask yourself a simple question on why when you call somebody on Airtel, all calls are busy. The network is not stable. view
• 10 Nov 2020 in Senate: Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, following the intervention by Sen. Cherargei, I request you order that the Quorum Bell be rung. I had seen that many Senators had gone to take tea and a small break. This will enable us to finalize this matter. view
• 4 Nov 2020 in Senate: Thank you, Madam Deputy Speaker. Let me begin by appreciating Sen. Khaniri for always bringing in Statements that require us to rethink about where we came from and where we are going. view
• 4 Nov 2020 in Senate: I am going to read to you the Government policy in terms of culture. It says: “The Government shall promote culture as a centerpiece and driving force behind human, social and economic development and shall encourage cultural pluralism. The Government shall take appropriate measures for the protection, conservation and preservation of tangible and intangible national heritage situated within its boundaries.” Madam Deputy Speaker, in this country, everything is good on paper, but when it comes to the practical, it becomes a very big challenge. Modernization is a big challenge; free trade, talking about democracy and the need for good governance. ... view
• 4 Nov 2020 in Senate: Madam Deputy Speaker, culture is very important. I grew up in a place called Olombogishi. I was trained by my grandfather to pass on the cultural heritage to the future generation. When we come here, instead of trying to force others to believe in what you want, it is either your way or their way. It will be imperative for us to appreciate our diversity. That is what helps us. We speak our own mind. It is wrong for you to be pointed out and thought that you are speaking on behalf of somebody else. When you speak, it is ... view
• 4 Nov 2020 in Senate: It is about time that we relooked our legislations and ensured that the pieces of legislations that we have are the ones that will respect our culture. As a matter of fact, I want to state here categorically that as from the next sitting, I, Sen. Olekina will never come here in a suit. I will come here dressed the traditional way. view
• 4 Nov 2020 in Senate: Madam Deputy Speaker, my culture requires me to fully express myself. Therefore, I said that in the context that we must respect divergence of opinions so that when you rise at any occasion and speak--- I want to go back to what Martin Luther King said that we should judge people by the content of their character, but not looking at the person and asking who they are. To clarify what I said is that let us appreciate each other. I am grateful that Sen. Khaniri has reminded us that we have a rich culture, which the United Nations Educational, ... view
• 4 Nov 2020 in Senate: Thank you. view
• 6 Oct 2020 in Senate: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I thank you. I just want to make a few comments on the Statement read by Sen. (Dr.) Mbito. Mr. Speaker, Sir, during this period of COVID-19, we have learnt a lot on the importance of the digital world; how we have been able to carry out affairs. The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor, Senate. view