Prof. Anyang' Nyong'o

All parliamentary appearances

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• 15 Jul 2014 in Senate: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I would like to second this Bill which has been moved, very ably, by the Senate Majority Leader, Sen. (Prof.) Kindiki, from the other side. I think he has gone into details of the implications of the amendment both to the principal Act and to the Constitution. The Articles of the Constitution that he referred to state very well that in public procurement, the youth, the disabled, women and children must be taken into account. The Bill provides for the percentages that are necessary. This one requires an Act of Parliament for us to go into ... view
• 8 Jul 2014 in Senate: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I rise under Standing Order 33 to give notice of the following Motion. THAT, this House doth adjourn to discuss a matter of national importance. view
• 8 Jul 2014 in Senate: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I think that you are right. Maybe I should explain. Mr. Speaker, Sir, on Monday, 7th July. 2014 an incident occurred which requires that we do look at the issues behind it. I would like to explain. Recognizing that Article The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposes only. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor, Senate. view
• 8 Jul 2014 in Senate: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I beg to move; THAT, realizing that the Bill of Rights, as contained in Chapter 4 of the Constitution provides for rights and fundamental freedoms by stating inter alia in Article 19(1) that “the Bill of Rights is an integral part of Kenya’s democratic state and is the framework for social, economic and cultural policies”; conscious of the fact that Article 19(3)(a) makes it absolutely clear that “the rights and fundamental freedoms in the Bill of Rights belong to each individual and are not granted by the state;” aware that Article 21(1) states that “it is a ... view
• 8 Jul 2014 in Senate: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, thank you for granting me this opportunity to move this Motion of national importance. I will crave your indulgence to read the Motion again because I am quite sure that there are certain Members of this House who were not here when I was reading it as a matter of national importance earlier. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, in accordance with Standing Order No. 53(b) I beg to move that this House do now adjourn. I beg to move the following Motion. THAT, realizing that the Bill of Rights, as contained in Chapter 4 of the Constitution ... view
• 8 Jul 2014 in Senate: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I was saying that I am moving this Motion on behalf of all of us not for any particular reason over a conjunction nature but for a reason that looks at the present and the future as well. The importance of the Bill of Rights is that it safeguards individuals as citizens of this nation against any transgression by the State that may at any one time be done at political expedience or individual expedience. Therefore, the Bill of Rights is one of the most important aspects of our Constitution. Any modern democratic nation must enshrine ... view
• 8 Jul 2014 in Senate: I can substantiate, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. view
• 8 Jul 2014 in Senate: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I am quite prepared to face the consequences of my statement--- view
• 8 Jul 2014 in Senate: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, by “consequence”, I mean the need to explain because it is consequential to his request; that is what I mean. I am aware of Standing Order No.94, which stipulates that:- “A Senator shall be responsible for the accuracy of any facts that the Senator alleges to be true and may be required to substantiate any such facts instantly.” The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposes only. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor, Senate. view
• 8 Jul 2014 in Senate: But individuals at a historical moment met and the discussions took place. If you want to prove, establish a Committee of this House and we shall testify and give evidence. view