Omingo Magara

All parliamentary appearances

Entries 321 to 330 of 349.

• 7 Jun 2006 in National Assembly: Thank you, Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir. I stand to support this Motion on three major grounds. First, the Government is the single biggest consumer of goods and services in this nation. This has forced the Executive to borrow money for this purpose. As a result, this nation has perpetually been in debt to the tune of Kshs750 billion, which translates to about 70 per cent of our Gross Domestic Product (GDP). Since we have now passed The Public Procurement and Supplies Bill, which is now an Act, we require a body that is supposed to regulate it, the same ... view
• 7 Jun 2006 in National Assembly: While I appreciate your concerns--- It is important to appreciate the fact that we all come from different tribes, but we are Kenyans. He is citing Kenyan tribes, but not in a bad light. Allow him to proceed. view
• 7 Jun 2006 in National Assembly: I do not think we are going to draw this country into geographical issues. Could you allow the hon. Member to continue? view
• 7 Jun 2006 in National Assembly: Order, hon. Munya! You are citing your opposition to the Motion on a fundamental issue of the Constitution. For us to be on the same wavelength, could you tell the House the section of the Constitution that you are quoting? view
• 7 Jun 2006 in National Assembly: Order, Mr. Munya! Unless you want us to excuse you on that, you better base your argument on another ground as opposed to what you are alluding to be the Constitution, because that is a fundamental statement you are making. view
• 7 Jun 2006 in National Assembly: I think it is the right thing to do because not everybody knows what you know. If you want the House to join your line of thinking, it is better you guide us. view
• 7 Jun 2006 in National Assembly: Order, Members! I think he should move forward. If he is misleading the House, the HANSARD will confirm that. If, indeed, there is nothing like that, then the appropriate communication will come from the Chair. view
• 7 Jun 2006 in National Assembly: I think we should not bring our differences to the Floor of the House. Allow him to contribute. view
• 7 Jun 2006 in National Assembly: Order! Mr. Munya, you raised a fundamental issue that touches on the Constitution. The Chair cannot make a communication now. But that is a very serious statement that you made touching on the supreme law of the land. The substantive Speaker will have to make a ruling. view
• 7 Jun 2006 in National Assembly: Is that by implication or by law? view