With those remarks, I beg to support the motion, and I hope to come back to Zanzibar and especially to speak Kiswahili properly - Nusura Tiperu

My sincere condolences to all the families of those that lost their loved ones in Lake Victoria . May the almighty strengthen your hearts

Mr. Speaker, I would like to make a brief comment on hon. Mwinyi’s report. I thank him and the Committee on Legal Rules and Privileges for a job well done. I was a bit worried when he said that we shall need half the House in order to realize quorum. When I tried to divide 45 divide by two, I got 22.5 and I was like...what happens? Do we round off people to say 23? And I wanted to oppose that bit; however, when you say one-third, then that again makes the number too small. So, on that note, I want to support hon. Mwinyi’s Committee’s proposals as is, and look forward to the Committee coming with more proposals on new Committees in the East African Legislative Assembly. I want to see an Assembly with Committees touching on HIV/AIDS specifically and other issues.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker, for giving me the opportunity. I would also like to thank you and the House Business Committee for having considered Zanzibar as our destination for this special Session.