National Assembly · Morning Sitting
Wednesday, 12 October 2022
Hon. Amos Maina urged the upcoming Cabinet to prioritize the local mwananchi, youth representation and the adoption of ICT across ministries. Hon. Titus Lotee, in his maiden speech, thanked his constituents, highlighted the importance of maintaining the one‑third gender rule during CS vetting, called for strict adherence to standing orders so Cabinet Secretaries answer Parliament directly, and drew attention to the needs of historically marginalized and insecure regions. Hon. Bidu Mohamed used his maiden speech to condemn the chronic insecurity, drought‑related livestock deaths and chronic under‑development in Isiolo and the wider northern region, urging the new government to relocate military bases, ensure equitable benefits from projects such as LAPSSET and address land‑ownership issues. The remainder of the sitting was dominated by procedural points of order and motions before the Deputy Speaker. The session began with a point of order about pre‑empting debate on appointment names, after which Hon. Opiyo Wandayi stressed the need for integrity and fairness in the Committee on Appointments. Hon. Amos Mwago then expressed his constituents’ optimism about economic liberalisation, affordable housing and trade reforms, while warning against displacement and urging careful vetting of nominees. The debate combined hopeful expectations with concerns over implementation and procedural fairness.
Hon. Members, for your information, I know that as many as 200 Members did not have an opportunity to make their maiden speeches. I want to inform you that a maiden speech is a maiden speech, whether you do it today, tomorrow or in two months’ time. And as it is the practice of Parliament, you are normally given some leeway, no matter what the debate is about, to make your maiden speech within tha…
Thank you, Hon. Deputy Speaker. It is, indeed, true that a number of Members were not able to make their maiden speeches. I am really thankful to see Hon. Zaheer and other new Members in the House this early. I want to encourage our new Members. These are the very rare opportunities you will get to make your maiden speeches, especially during debate on procedural motions. I really want to encourag…
time, this dissipates. I want to encourage Members to take their time. The time to make your mark in the House is not in the middle of a session. It is usually at the beginning of a session. In your maiden speech, you will speak uninterrupted for 10 minutes or so. Without saying much, let me ask the Leader of the Minority Party, Hon. Opiyo Wandayi, to second this Motion.
Hon. Deputy Speaker, this being a procedural Motion, I will not say much. Before I second it, I want to associate myself with the remarks that have been made on the enthusiasm and interest of Members to make their maiden speeches on the Floor of this House and, indeed, to contribute to Motions. Since Monday, I have received numerous complaints from a number of Members about logging in, pressing th…
Thank you, Leader of the Minority Party. Before I propose the Question, I agree with you that it is important for Members to understand the standard criterion which is used. We follow the order in which one logged in. There is also a question on whether numbers move back and forth in the request list. The Information and Communications Technology (ICT) team will look into that. Some Members compl…
[(Question proposed)]
Put the Question.
Is it the mood of the House that we put the Question?
Yes.
The time being 12.59 p.m., this House stands adjourned until Wednesday, 12th October 2022, in the afternoon. The House rose at 12.59 p.m.
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