Otieno Kajwang

All parliamentary appearances

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• 15 Nov 2011 in National Assembly: Is it really true that this House, by debating this constitutional amendment, is undermining the separation of powers? Let me look at it this way: The courts are created to interpret the law; this House is created to make the law and the courts interpret the law as it is. This House makes any law and the courts will interpret it as made. So, do not suggest that this House cannot make any laws even if the Chief Justice and the Supreme Court are sitting on this matter and it has been referred to the High Court. But even if ... view
• 15 Nov 2011 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, that is not a point of order. My friend, hon. Midiwo, is making a statement, and that is a political statement. Should we separate or should we not is a matter of tactic. It is up to the Government. If they make the mistake of bringing here more than--- view
• 15 Nov 2011 in National Assembly: That is fine. You can angusha it, but that is not a legal argument. That is a political argument! view
• 15 Nov 2011 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, let me just put it the other way--- view
• 15 Nov 2011 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, can somebody suggest that if this Parliament makes these amendments, it will be unpatriotic; that, the Government or the hon. Members of the Government will be unpatriotic? It is crazy to suggest that to propose an amendment to this House, it would be--- view
• 15 Nov 2011 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, I was used to the “See, See” business--- view
• 15 Nov 2011 in National Assembly: So, I can take it for a long time. But can it, really, be true that this would be unpatriotic? view
• 15 Nov 2011 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, what I learned in debate before is that even if somebody is saying what you do not like, you give him the time to say it and then when you get an opportunity to respond, you do so with all passion that you can put together. So, just be decent and allow Kajwang to say something. view
• 15 Nov 2011 in National Assembly: However, is it true that somebody can say that it would be unpatriotic and against the rule of law for the Government – because this is a proposal from the Cabinet – to bring amendments to this House? view
• 15 Nov 2011 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, what is the meaning of patriotism? Patriotism means only one thing; the love for your country, and I love my country! view