Yusuf Haji

All parliamentary appearances

Entries 331 to 340 of 1707.

• 19 Nov 2015 in Senate: On a point of order, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. That happened last Thursday. However, he delegated it to the Senate Majority Chief Whip. When she was about to make the Statement, the Deputy Senate Majority Leader came. Then the Speaker directed that she could not give the Statement and that it be given by the Deputy Senate Majority Leader, which he did. So, I do not see any reason Sen. (Dr.) Khalwale would raise this issue. Yes, it is procedural, but the Senate Majority Leader is not an angel. He could be sick or away. He has authority to delegate. view
• 17 Nov 2015 in Senate: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I would have asked to be given a week. However, in view of the fact that even the Cabinet Secretary (CS) for Defence is currently out of the country, and we do not know when she will be coming back, maybe two weeks will be reasonable because if I say next week and they are not back, it will be a problem. view
• 17 Nov 2015 in Senate: Mr. Speaker, Sir, with the consent of the gracious lady, Sen. Lesuuda, I want to answer this in two weeks’ time. view
• 17 Nov 2015 in Senate: Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. On Wednesday, 11th November, 2015, Sen. Wetangula rose on the Floor of the House and requested for information regarding the arrest of a journalist, Mr. John Ngirachu. The hon. Senator particularly sought to be informed on the following: 1. Under what law and authority did the Cabinet Secretary for Interior and Coordination of National Government issue the Statement, which is unconstitutional and illegal? 2. Whether Chapter 4 of the Constitution has been suspended. 3. Whether the CS is trying to drive the country into the dark days. The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report ... view
• 17 Nov 2015 in Senate: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I will proceed. 5. Whether it should be prudent for Government officials who are aggrieved by any act of a journalist should take civil remedies instead of criminal remedies. Mr. Speaker, Sir, the Government has the mandate to ensure that information relating to its security systems is secured and is not released to unintended people. Having this in mind, on 4th November, 2015, I presented information on the procurement of security items before the National Assembly Public Accounts Committee in camera, as provided for by law. The discussion was held in a privileged environment and information provided ... view
• 17 Nov 2015 in Senate: and The Star dailies printed distorted and misleading information which could create a perception that there are malpractices relating to procuring of security items within the Ministry. Further, by detailing the various equipment, country of origin and the costs, the dailies not only provided critical information on our culpability to would be enemies of our nation, but further exposed our security services to a significant risk, having in mind that our country is at war against various enemies, including the Al Shabaab. This is why the media is expected to act and exercise utmost professional ethics. In this particular case, ... view
• 17 Nov 2015 in Senate: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I read the Statement from the Cabinet Secretary and I will defend it. With regard to the question by Sen. Wetangula, on the right to information under Article 35 of the Constitution, there was no mention of coffee taking in the statement. Being a lawyer, I am sure that he understands better the right to information. The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposes only. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor, Senate. view
• 17 Nov 2015 in Senate: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I stand by what I said that the information is limited. Article 24 of the Constitution states that there is limitation as far as security measures are concerned. Just read it. view
• 17 Nov 2015 in Senate: Mr. Speaker, Sir, we are talking about information and I have referred to the Article of the Constitution which limits information. Whether it is security or what, it limits information. I have answered Sen. (Dr.) Machage, and I am not going to repeat. Regarding Sen. (Dr.) Khalwale, I have answered every matter that has been raised unless you want me to answer what you want, which I cannot do. view
• 17 Nov 2015 in Senate: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I had a Statement but you said it will be put on the Order Paper tomorrow. The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposes only. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor, Senate. view