26 Jul 2016 in National Assembly:
On a point of order, Hon. Speaker.
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26 Jul 2016 in National Assembly:
Hon. Speaker, the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (Amendment) Bill is currently before the House for the Second Reading but as we all know, there is an ongoing parallel process that is being undertaken by the Joint Parliamentary Select Committee on Matters relating to the IEBC – a Committee which was created by this House. We do not want to cause confusion in terms of the way we want to approach these issues. We must approach these issues in a wholistic manner. The electronic version of the Official Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report ...
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26 Jul 2016 in National Assembly:
Hon. Speaker, I do not know what that “halleluiah” is about but what I am saying is this: Some people are claiming that I have seen the light. That is not true, I have always been with the light.
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26 Jul 2016 in National Assembly:
Yes, that would be the light. I am not a light but a manifestation of the light.
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26 Jul 2016 in National Assembly:
Hon. Speaker, in light of the ongoings, it would only be proper and fit that we postpone debate on this Bill pending the recommendation of the Joint Select Committee (JSC). So, would I be in order if I would request you, pursuant to Standing Order No. 83 read together with Standing Order No. 40(2), to reorganise today’s business so that this Bill can be debated after we have received the JSC Report that is gathering views on electoral reforms? Thank you, Hon. Speaker.
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26 Jul 2016 in National Assembly:
On a point of order, Hon. Speaker. I have been sitting here wondering what Hon. Jakoyo Midiwo is raising. If he had cared to read newspapers which I hope he does, he should know that the Departmental Committee on Justice and Legal Affairs has already filed a report. We conducted public hearings and we have a report that is duly filed. Hon. Speaker as you know, anyone can bring any Bill to this House. Article 117(1) of the Constitution is very clear. It says: “There shall be freedom of speech and debate in Parliament.” It is his right to oppose ...
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26 Jul 2016 in National Assembly:
First, we should move the Bill then he should be given the first priority to say what he wants to say. He is a leader in this House and we respect him. In fact, he should request to be number three after you put the Question. That could have been in order. Thank you, Hon. Speaker.
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21 Jul 2016 in National Assembly:
On a point of order, Hon. Speaker.
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21 Jul 2016 in National Assembly:
Hon. Speaker, as you know, Hon. Cheboi is my very good friend. He is a Temporary Speaker, and I have a lot of respect for him.
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