Paul Muite

All parliamentary appearances

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• 13 Sep 2007 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, am I right in my understanding that once the House agrees with the Report of the Committee, we will go back to a Committee of the whole House in order to re-examine the amendment that had been proposed by Mr. Muturi and which was overwhelmingly voted in favour of by us? Is that the procedure we will be following so that we will be voting again on that amendment? Is my understanding right? Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, as you remember, this amendment is to the National Assembly and Presidential Elections Act which says:- "If ... view
• 13 Sep 2007 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Chairman, Sir, first and foremost, I had the privilege of having lunch, at the same table, with hon. Muturi. Whatever he may have discussed earlier, hon. Muturi, today at lunch hour, was very clear in his mind that the amendment he moved is not unconstitutional. He did not even wish to move for recommittal or reconsideration. Mr. Temporary Deputy Chairman, Sir, once an amendment is on the Floor of this House, it is the property of the House. A little background is in order. In the Inter-Parties Parliamentary Group (IPPG) of 1997, when that was being negotiated, ... view
• 13 Sep 2007 in National Assembly: The purpose of the amendment that the Attorney-General is moving is to enable whoever is going to be elected President in the next election to continue cannibalising the Opposition. The amendment by Mr. Muturi now makes it clear that if you accept appointment without your party confirming in writing, then you will be deemed to have resigned, which is the correct position. This is a very good development in our multiparty parliamentary democracy. It is not unconstitutional. We debated, voted and passed it. I appeal to hon. Members to again vote in favour of that amendment and to reject the ... view
• 12 Sep 2007 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, your ruling was as clear as clear can be, that the Act be operationalised. So, it is not explanations that are called for even if His Excellency the Vice- President brings the Minister here. The only way, in which the authority of this House and the Chair can be respected by the Minister, is by a special notice in the Kenya Gazette tomorrow, to operationalise that Act. view
• 12 Sep 2007 in National Assembly: September 12, 2007 PARLIAMENTARY DEBATES 3871 view
• 12 Sep 2007 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, Ms. Abdalla will be moving the amendment. She is already on her feet. view
• 12 Sep 2007 in National Assembly: Yes, Mr. Temporary Deputy Chairman, Sir. view
• 12 Sep 2007 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Chairman, Sir, I had submitted amendments at 11.15 a.m. I believe that the amendments should have been there before 12.00 p.m. But I was having a discussion with the Minister in charge, Mr. Shakombo and he told me that he had either raised the matter with the Leader of Government Business, that these amendments are not going to be moved. The reason is that there are very forceful and persuasive arguments by all the Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) which are registered under the Act opposing this amendment. I understood that--- view
• 12 Sep 2007 in National Assembly: Through you, Mr. Temporary Deputy Chairman, Sir, could I seek a clarification? The Minister in charge said that he had raised the matter with the Leader of Government Business. They agreed not to move this amendment relating to the Non-Governmental Organisations Co-ordination Act. Is that the position? view
• 12 Sep 2007 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Chairman, Sir, it is Mr. Shakombo. view