Simeon Nyachae

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• 4 Jul 2007 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Chairman, Sir, I do not think I am in a position to get into the issue of interpretation here, because we have also consulted the Attorney-General's Office. He has taken into account what Mr. Kajwang is talking about. We do not foresee any problem with the expression "corporate body". The way we understand it is that any institution that is recognised in law can be recognised as a corporate body. view
• 4 Jul 2007 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Chairman, Sir, I was thinking more or less on your lines. However, to also help my brothers across the Floor, should they at a later stage - because they never gave us any notice of an amendment - want to bring an amendment when the Act is there, there is always room for any amendment if they think we have done something which is not in conformity with the interpretation of a corporate body. view
• 4 Jul 2007 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Chairman, Sir, that is absolutely necessary because the Local Government Act involves the 2270 PARLIAMENTARY DEBATES July 4, 2007 Minister on matters of roads in the urban centres. Therefore, as regards the Urban Roads Authority, the interim team that will be set up for that purpose has to be done in consultation with the Minister concerned. view
• 4 Jul 2007 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Chairman, Sir, I apologise. I think this is a typing error. When the amendment was done, that was an oversight. However, it specifically refers to the Urban Roads Authority. view
• 4 Jul 2007 in National Assembly: Yes, Mr. Temporary Deputy Chairman, Sir. As the law stands, at the moment, and if you will recall, when the debate was going on, hon. Muite drew the attention of the House to the fact that once this Bill goes through, it will be necessary to make amendments to the Local Government Act so that the docket of the Urban Roads Authority is removed from the Minister. We are aware of the fact that once this Bill is passed, we will need to make certain amendments to the existing laws. You are going to see the need to bring in ... view
• 4 Jul 2007 in National Assembly: July 4, 2007 PARLIAMENTARY DEBATES 2271 view
• 4 Jul 2007 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Chairman, Sir, I think if my colleagues in this House had read the Bill comprehensively, they would have known that we, and the relevant Departmental Committee have gone through this issue. It is very clear that as a start, to set up these operational committees, which will prepare for the Authorities to take over, we must consult. We cannot just ignore the existing systems and laws which have been there and move on because a law has been passed. We have to consult! view
• 4 Jul 2007 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy 2272 PARLIAMENTARY DEBATES July 4, 2007 Chairman, Sir, I think I will just seek indulgence of hon. Members, because it appears as if some hon. Members did not read the Bill itself. Secondly, they did not listen to the debate because that is the time they should have contributed. Now that they are referring to what is a kind of an introduction of debate, all that I can do is to emphasize the fact that we are talking about the interim committee; that is a transitional committee, then the authorities will take over and at that time, ... view
• 4 Jul 2007 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Chairman, Sir, we have worked together very closely. For the first time, this is history. You can see, we are fully harmonised! The amendments have been proposed because the relevant Committee, in conjunction with the Ministry concerned are also very concerned about the road usage, the conduct of drivers and so on. Therefore, it is absolutely necessary that as we move into the new reforms, we also bring some degree of discipline. That is all that we need! view
• 4 Jul 2007 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Chairman, Sir, this has been brought about because it has been the interest of the whole House here that the allocation should be adjusted on this basis. Therefore, we are conforming to the wishes of this House. view