Samuel Kiprono Chepkonga

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• 19 Aug 2015 in National Assembly: have created a wider mandate than that which was there before for the current officers at the Office of the Attorney-General. It has been expanded tremendously. So, they will not be able to cope with the business that will be coming in because the manner in which the registration of businesses is done, the managing of companies that are under financial stress and those that are expected to be redeemed, if they can be, has increased business in the Government. view
• 19 Aug 2015 in National Assembly: One of the things that this Bill is seeking to do is to introduce private business practices into the Government. As it is right now, we are operating in a very lethargic manner in registering and managing companies that are going through financial strains. That has now changed with the coming into place of the two legislations. This requires persons with vibrant backgrounds in qualifications and outlook of doing business, so that we do not become a hindrance. The current position is that it has been very difficult to do business. I like what the former President of the United ... view
• 19 Aug 2015 in National Assembly: We are seeking to try something else other than that which has been done in the past. We cannot only expect to do things in the same manner and expect different results. So, the passage of the laws that have gone through this House has, in fact, changed the manner in which businesses are going to be managed in this country. In particular, when we pass the Business Registration Service Bill, it is going to create new dynamism in the market place. view
• 19 Aug 2015 in National Assembly: I second this Bill. Thank you. view
• 18 Aug 2015 in National Assembly: Thank you, Hon. Speaker. I rise pursuant to Standing Order No.83. There are certain matters that have acquired notoriety of late--- view
• 18 Aug 2015 in National Assembly: No.83. There are certain matters that have acquired national notoriety lately and I am speaking about the issue of Kenya Airways. Hon. Speaker, Kenya Airways has been going through a lot of difficulties or turbulences as it is in the language of airlines. This is a matter that has been of concern to the National Assembly. In fact, the National Assembly itself appropriated Ksh.4.2 billion in an attempt to try and bail out Kenya Airways - famously referred to as KQ. This matter has somehow found its way into the Senate in very unclear circumstances. I am not rising here ... view
• 18 Aug 2015 in National Assembly: I am on a point of order, Hon. Speaker. My very good friend Hon. Nassir--- view
• 18 Aug 2015 in National Assembly: Hon. Speaker, I know that this is a matter that is of national concern. I have been trying to look at the Constitution and the Standing Orders. I know that we are all good law-makers. However, I am at a loss to understand how a matter of national importance can find its way in the Senate, so that it becomes a matter that concerns counties, in which Cabinet Secretaries are then invited to appear to give information purportedly invoking Article 125(1) of the Constitution. For avoidance of doubt, I would like to read Article 125(1). It states thus:- “Either House ... view
• 18 Aug 2015 in National Assembly: Article 125(2) states thus:- “For the purposes of Clause (1), a House of Parliament, and any of its Committees has the same powers as the High Court –” If we have the same powers as that of the High Court, it means that any evidence that we must take must be in accordance with Chapter 80 of the Evidence Act – Relevance. This is even contained in our own Standing Orders. How is this matter then relevant to the Senate? The electronic version of the Official Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be ... view
• 18 Aug 2015 in National Assembly: I have completely failed to understand this because, one, if you look at Article 95 of the Constitution, it clearly sets out the functions of the National Assembly. It gives the National Assembly power to oversee State officers. I want to read it for the avoidance of doubt. Article 95(5) states:- “The National Assembly- (a) reviews the conduct in Office of the President, the Deputy President and other State officers and initiates the process of removing them from office; and---” With regard to the Senate, it is very clear. Article 96(4) reads as follows:- “The Senate participates in the oversight ... view