Sophia Abdi Noor

All parliamentary appearances

Entries 721 to 730 of 1007.

• 28 Jul 2011 in National Assembly: On a point of order, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. First, I do not know where that is in the law. Secondly, can that Kshs50 be waived at this crucial moment? view
• 28 Jul 2011 in National Assembly: It is paid per head of cattle, per week, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. view
• 28 Jul 2011 in National Assembly: On a point of order, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. While I appreciate that hon. Karua is equal to ten men, I would like to say that women in this House are capable. We have women who can multi-task. We have several elected women Members of Parliament, and not only the nominated women Members of Parliament. We are proposing who can sit in that committee. We do not want to be cheated that one lady is equal to many men, and that, that is our representation. view
• 28 Jul 2011 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I also add my voice and humbly request that you give directions on this because it is very important and serious. The women of this country are watching this debate and it is very serious. This is a constitutional matter, and a constitutional matter is something that is binding. The Constitution is the supreme law of this country, and it is important that Parliament, as the body that is responsible for making the law, should respect it. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, we need your direction because this is a serious matter. The women of Kenya will ... view
• 28 Jul 2011 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I would like to oppose the Motion. In opposing the Motion, I would like to say that the CDF Committee is unconstitutional. The new Constitution that we gave ourselves, Article 27(8) clearly states that in addition to measures contemplated in Clause 6, the State shall take legislative and other measures to implement the principle that no more than one-third of elective or appointed bodies shall be of the same sex. There are also other measures. Then Article 81 says that not more than two-thirds of members of elected public bodies shall be of the same gender. ... view
• 28 Jul 2011 in National Assembly: Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I know that we did that. I could not remember that. This is the second committee that we are trying to put in place, but we are not appreciating the supreme law of this country. The Constitution repeats itself three or four times on the issue of one-third principle. Some people have argued that this is progressive. Article 81 says that we must have, during elections, an independent body that will manage the elections. Is that also being progressive? If it is progressive, then let us not have a body which is independent and which will ... view
• 28 Jul 2011 in National Assembly: Yes. We will put that body in place on 19th. We are very serious. The women of Kenya are sad today because we are trying to put in place a committee that is not constitutional. I rest my case but we will fight as the women of this country so that we get our rights. We will not rest. I totally oppose the Motion because it is unconstitutional. view
• 27 Jul 2011 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I would like to follow up where hon. Khalwale left, particularly, where doctors are involved so much in cases of sexual violence and their time is taken in the corridors of courts. We are in one Government and need to have a protocol in place; where the Judiciary will ensure that there are specific courts that will address such issues. This will facilitate very easily the doctors when they appear for cases of sexual violence. What will the Minister do to make sure that, that protocol is in place for easy facilitation of these cases? view
• 21 Jul 2011 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I beg to give notice of the following Motion:- THAT, this House adopts the report of the Departmental Committee on Labour and Social Welfare on the visit to the Directorate of Industrial Training Centre, Bunyala Road, Nairobi laid on the Table of the House, on Thursday, 21st July, 2011. view
• 21 Jul 2011 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I beg to give notice of the following Motion:- THAT, this House adopts the report of the Departmental Committee on Labour and Social Welfare on the Prohibition of Female Genital Mutilation Bill, 2010 laid on the Table of the House, on Thursday, 21st July, 2011. view