Paul Otiende Amollo

All parliamentary appearances

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• 7 Aug 2019 in National Assembly: Hon. Temporary Deputy Chairlady, I accept the clarifications by both the Leader of the Majority Party and the Chair. In light of that clarification then, what is the sense of this section? In Section 12, we amended the principal Section 20. We give exactly those powers to the Director-General without any question of producing any authority. By definition, he can delegate those powers. So, why do we need this other section? view
• 24 Jul 2019 in National Assembly: Hon. Speaker, I was restraining myself from commenting on this matter given your observations that we will comment substantively when it comes back. However, the remarks by the Hon. Member of the Committee bear some comment. Perhaps, when we begin debating it, we will then understand. It is not my understanding in law that any agreement that is superseded can be reinstated by a subsequent rejection. I doubt that very much. We will debate that when it comes to us. view
• 23 Jul 2019 in National Assembly: Thank you, Hon. Speaker. I wanted to intervene before you gave the clear directions as you have done. Perhaps, it bears mention on the matters in the Supreme Court which I watched the Chief Justice give his directions today. I think he suggested that the parties should come back and have an understanding. What this speaks to is that perhaps it suggested a process beyond the one initially contemplated in the Constitution and the Standing Orders. I believe the Chief Justice indicated that the matter will be mentioned again in two days. view
• 23 Jul 2019 in National Assembly: Therefore, I want to urge that we leave it at this and we should take initiative. I think ultimately for the sanity of Parliament as a House it is better that the issues between the Senate and the National Assembly are solved away from the Judiciary. This is because if we establish a precedent of the Judiciary solving our issues then, we cede a significant portion of our own authority which is granted by the Constitution. view
• 23 Jul 2019 in National Assembly: Thank you. view
• 23 Jul 2019 in National Assembly: Not on this one. view
• 12 Jun 2019 in National Assembly: Thank you, Deputy Speaker. As I contribute to this Motion, I want to note the sentiments of the Leader of the Majority Party. A debate arose as to whether Members should be listened to in silence. The Member who had sought to know would have known that the specific Standing Order is No. 24(4) which says: “When delivering an address to the House, the President shall be heard in silence and the address shall not be followed by any comment or question.” However, under Standing Order No. 78, we ought to listen to every Member in silence. So, the Hon. ... view
• 12 Jun 2019 in National Assembly: With that, I generally support the estimates with some measured reservations. Thank you. view
• 23 Apr 2019 in National Assembly: Thank you, Hon. Speaker. I wish to second the proposed amendments by the Hon. Member for Homa Town Constituency to the extent that the amendments are not in contradiction of the Report but consistent with the proceedings and observations of the Committee and, would constitute a logical conclusion to the two. Those amendments, in my view, are consistent with the law; they are consistent with logic, and their rationale is self-evident. The proceedings demonstrate that. I can confirm because I am a Member of the Public Accounts Committee that the company known as IDEMIA is not registered, so far as ... view
• 20 Mar 2019 in National Assembly: Thank you, Hon. Speaker. I rise to support the Special Motion. view