Dr. Naomi Shaban

All parliamentary appearances

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• 5 Aug 2015 in National Assembly: I was thinking that it is 10 minutes so that we can get three Members to speak and then I speak for the last two minutes. view
• 5 Aug 2015 in National Assembly: I will donate one minute to Hon. Kimaru, another one minute to Tong’i, one minute to Hon. Shaaban, one minute to Hon. Beatrice and one minute to--- view
• 5 Aug 2015 in National Assembly: Yes, because I want to remain with only two minutes. So, I donate to the two Members, one minute each. view
• 5 Aug 2015 in National Assembly: Hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker, I now beg to respond. It is obvious that this is a Bill that has been long overdue. I beg to take this opportunity to thank all the Members for their very useful contributions which are going to add value to this Bill. Once it becomes law, the Special Economic Zones Bill will be a game-changer. This is what Kenya requires for us to move to the next level. I beg to move. view
• 5 Aug 2015 in National Assembly: Thank you, Hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker. As I look at this constitutional amendment, there are some things which have come up that are of major concern. I know there was a task force which came up with Hon. Mutula Kilonzo Constitution (Amendment) Bill. I was part of it but there were some concerns that we had and we have them even now. Even today, I still have the same concerns. Because people say that you look at the letter and the spirit of the law, it is important for us to look at what the letter says in terms of ... view
• 5 Aug 2015 in National Assembly: Everybody has talked about the arid and semi-arid lands (ASALs) where at this particular time is a drought season. It is very difficult for people in the arid areas, especially the pastoralists, to be involved because they will be busy running around looking for pasture for their livestock. The other issue that comes into mind is that of the Budget cycle, which will be affected completely. We will run into a constitutional budgetary mess because of having an election in August. I think the December date would make sense, but I would only agree to it if we are The ... view
• 5 Aug 2015 in National Assembly: specific that the presidential and parliamentarians’ terms, which are tied together, are precisely five years. I agree that we might have to stagger what happens at the county government and national elections in future. However, that will be in future. What is of concern now is: When are we going to have the general elections? I am asking you to look at it holistically and without emotions. If we really have a problem, we might have to go to the Supreme Court for them to give us a way forward instead of fighting over dates. It is not about us ... view
• 4 Aug 2015 in National Assembly: Hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker, I was going to give a reply. 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. view
• 4 Aug 2015 in National Assembly: Much obliged hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker. view
• 30 Jul 2015 in National Assembly: Thank you, Hon. Deputy Speaker. I beg to second the Bill on realising the gender rule of not more than two thirds of Parliament should be of either gender. The time for publication should have been shortened. It is high time we discussed this. Although the timeline is 27th of August, we are still within the time limit, but the time frame should start ticking immediately. It is important for us to go by what the court ruling was. I beg to second. view