Sammy Arthur Weya

All parliamentary appearances

Entries 151 to 160 of 260.

• 6 Dec 2006 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Chairman, Sir, I beg to move:- THAT, Clause 6 be amended by deleting paragraph (k) The reason for bringing this amendment is that Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) is already mandated to do these duties. We know that it is supposed to ensure that all products finding their way into the market are of acceptable standards. This Commission will be duplicating its work if it engages in determining the standard of meters. That particular function lies within the province of KEBS. view
• 6 Dec 2006 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Chairman, Sir, it is the Minister who will give KEBS instructions about what specifications they want. So, it is a question of duplicating work if this Commission is going to be charged with the responsibility of doing what KEBS is already during. That is exactly why I am pleading with the Minister to withdraw this amendment. People will be moving back and forward asking themselves as to who is exactly supposed to check the standard of products. Normally, the Ministry will come up with standards and pass them over to KEBS. It is KEBS which will then ... view
• 6 Dec 2006 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Chairman, the Minister will give the Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) instructions on what standards they should maintain and so there is no point of duplicating the work. view
• 6 Dec 2006 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Chairman, Sir, I do not mind the Commission doing it. view
• 6 Dec 2006 in National Assembly: On a point of order, Mr. Temporary Deputy Chairman. I beg to move:- THAT, Clause 10 be amended- (a) in subclause (1) by deleting paragraph (e) and substituting therefor the following new paragraph- "(e) eight commissioners with knowledge in energy matters appointed by the President and approved by Parliament. (b) in subclause (2)(b) by deleting the word "fifteen" and substituting therefor the word "seven". I would like His Excellency the President to be allowed to nominate commissioners who will have geographical representation. Mr. Temporary Deputy Chairman, Sir, also in the paragraph (b) of this clause, it is very clear that ... view
• 6 Dec 2006 in National Assembly: No, Mr. Temporary Deputy Chairman, Sir. They cannot be 70 years old. So, in paragraph (b) of this clause, I would want the years reduced from 15 to seven to enable youth, who are very productive and who are evolving much faster than the older generation, to be allowed to sit in this Commission. view
• 6 Dec 2006 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Chairman, I categorically said that they go together. I said that I want the Head of State to appoint the commissioners and that the youth should also be involved and that is why I want to reduce the years from "fifteen" to "seven" to provide for the youth. The vote took place and the amendment was agreed to. view
• 6 Dec 2006 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Chairman, Sir, I followed the procedure and said that Clause 10 be amended as it appears on the Order Paper on page 586 and I finished. Mr. Temporary Deputy Chairman, Sir, I think they should be more attentive next time so that we do not have this confusion because the Assistant Minister is a bit confused. view
• 6 Dec 2006 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Chairman, Sir, it is upon them to move that amendment. I beg to move that part (a) of the amendment be deleted, and that part (b) be retained to maintain the status quo . view
• 6 Dec 2006 in National Assembly: Yes, Mr. Temporary Deputy Chairman, Sir. view