Moses Lessonet

All parliamentary appearances

Entries 671 to 680 of 1091.

• 30 May 2012 in National Assembly: Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir, because I have not really heard any point of order from--- view
• 30 May 2012 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I was talking about Article 81(e). Article 38 of the Constitution specifically talks about political rights. That is the Constitution which I want to believe is more superior than the rules we even made in this House towards the nomination of the EALA Members of Parliament. Article 38(3)(c) says:- “to be a candidate for public office, or office within a political party of which the citizen is a member and, if elected, to hold office.” What that tells you is that all the 65 applicants for ODM, if they are eligible the only thing that can stop ... view
• 30 May 2012 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I was talking about Section 38(3) (c). The way I interpret it, it only means you cannot hold office if elections stop you. It is only elections that can stop an applicant. Mr. Speaker, Sir, let me read again. It says: “to be a candidate for public office, or office within a political party of which the citizen is a member and, if elected, to hold office”. That shows you it is only elections that can stop that person from holding office. We want to be given the opportunity to stop them from holding office through elections. view
• 30 May 2012 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I am up to that challenge. That has even been confirmed by the Registrar of Political Parties, that she has no communication to the contrary about myself and other members in relation to the party called ODM. Mr. Speaker, Sir, as I conclude my contribution, I want to go back to Article 81(b) of the Constitution which says “not more than two-thirds of the members of elective public bodies shall be of the same gender.” The way we are going to do the ballot tomorrow--- If we go ahead with the process as it is now, we ... view
• 30 May 2012 in National Assembly: Thank you Mr. Speaker, Sir. I have completed my contribution. view
• 10 May 2012 in National Assembly: On a point of order, Mr. Speaker, Sir. view
• 10 May 2012 in National Assembly: On a point of Order on the same, Mr. Speaker, Sir. view
• 10 May 2012 in National Assembly: On a point of order, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I am rising on a point of order on the same issue that hon. Mbadi has raised. I want to request that you pay attention to the attributes of this advert. The advert is dated today, 10th May. It invites members of the public for a public hearing tomorrow. If you look at this advert, you will realise, for example, that in North Eastern Province members are being invited to Wajir and Garissa. The members of the public are being invited today for an event that will take place tomorrow. Help us ... view
• 9 May 2012 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, now that the rains are destroying the roads, what plans does the Assistant Minister have for rural roads after the rains. view
• 3 May 2012 in National Assembly: On a point of order, Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir. view