Entry Instance

HTTP 200 OK
Allow: GET, PUT, PATCH, DELETE, HEAD, OPTIONS
Content-Type: application/json
Vary: Accept

{
    "id": 159181,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/159181/?format=api",
    "text_counter": 36,
    "type": "other",
    "speaker_name": "",
    "speaker_title": "",
    "speaker": null,
    "content": "We must bear in mind that Kenya is in competition with other countries in the region and globally. We are competing for investments, tourists, markets and businesses. Therefore, let us commit ourselves to protect and promote the image of the country. At this juncture, Mr. Speaker, Sir, some elaboration on the Vision 2030 would be in order for the avoidance of doubt. The Vision is Kenya’s blueprint for socio-economic transformation by the year 2030. It represents a roadmap that will see every Kenyan enjoy equal opportunity and access to development. The Grand Coalition Government is currently implementing the first Medium Term Plan, which is the first phase of Vision 2030. This plan is drawn from a joint manifesto of the political parties in the Grand Coalition. Mr. Speaker, Sir, the attainment of Vision 2030 will require our single-minded focus, proper organization and a high level of discipline. This is what will lead to the emergence of a prosperous, equitable and stable country. I am, therefore, calling upon the three arms of the Government – Parliament, the Executive and the Judiciary – to inculcate into their institutional set-ups the focus, organizational skills and discipline that are required for Kenya’s successful transition into a middle income country with a high quality of life for all of her citizens. Mr. Speaker, Sir, it is important to observe that Parliament has been a close participant in dealing with some of the most difficult challenges facing our nation in the past one year. I must commend the people of Kenya and the hon. Members for the courage and determination they showed in establishing commissions to look into the management of elections and the factors surrounding post election violence. Upon the establishment of the Kriegler and Waki Commissions, and the subsequent presentation of their recommendations, this august House had the courage to pass landmark Bills to facilitate the implementation of some of those recommendations as Parliament, in its wisdom, deemed fit. Mr. Speaker, Sir, it will be recalled that Parliament passed the Constitutional Review (Amendment) Act of 2008. That Act established the Committee of Experts on the Constitutional Review. The Committee is already in place and working to help shepherd the country towards the successful passage of a new Constitution by next year. Equally, the former Electoral Commission of Kenya was legally dissolved in December, 2008. In that connection, amongst the first business to be conducted during this Session, will be to complete the establishment of the Independent Interim Electoral Commission (IIEC). It should also be noted that the Truth, Justice and Reconciliation Act of 2008, established the Truth, Justice and Reconciliation Commission, whose recruitment of members is currently taking place. The Commission is expected to start its work in a few weeks time. The last Session of Parliament also passed the National Cohesion and Integration Act of 2008, establishing the National Integration Commission, which is expected to begin its work in two months time."
}