{"count":1608389,"next":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/?format=json&page=148356","previous":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/?format=json&page=148354","results":[{"id":1501742,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1501742/?format=json","text_counter":222,"type":"speech","speaker_name":"Eldama Ravine, UDA","speaker_title":"Hon. Musa Sirma","speaker":null,"content":" Thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker, for the opportunity to contribute on the Presidential Address, which was delivered in this House. First and foremost is to thank His Excellency the President for the Speech, which touched Kenyans. It was a masterstroke on the issues touching the lives of Kenyans. The President admitted and showed his concern for the issues raised by Kenyans. He boldly said he has listened to Kenyans. Kenyans who have made so much noise while raising their issues through the media should have appreciated as of now, through the same channel which they used in insulting and saying unpalatable things to the nation. It is time we culture ourselves on the words we use in this country. It has gone all the way to the pulpit now. Where are we going to shelter ourselves in? We ask members of the cloth to become sober and look at this country as a country that needs unity. We need to be one. It is their turn to talk about it now. I want to turn to the economic development this country has achieved. From 2010 to 2013, this country was an exporter to Uganda and it was the economic leader in the region. When this Government took over, we were importing goods from countries we used to export to. Right now, we have stopped buying sugar from neighbouring countries, and all other goods which were being imported. We have a reserve at the National Treasury for imports. That is real growth. Farmers are happy because they have subsidised fertilisers. My constituents are happy that they can grow crops and fend for themselves. What perturbed me after the Address by the President were the media houses. They were talking about what the President said against what is in reports by the KNBS. How can KNBS reports be more accurate than the current state? The KNBS has given wrong figures before and they will continue giving wrong figures. The media are using the KNBS reports to disparage the Speech by the President. They are saying: “This is what the President said, but the real figures are different”. Who leads the KNBS? It is the Government. So, how can the KNBS be more accurate than the leader of the country? I also want to laud the President for his effort to bring up the farming community, namely, coffee, tea and dairy farmers. The National Treasury supported the New KCC to pay farmers up to Ksh50 per litre, but the management misused the money and they were not able to pay the Ksh50 per litre. It is time people who do not know what they are supposed to do should be given a chance to go and settle at home and give Kenyans a break. Thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker."},{"id":1501743,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1501743/?format=json","text_counter":223,"type":"speech","speaker_name":"Hon. Omboko Milemba","speaker_title":"The Temporary Speaker","speaker":{"id":13328,"legal_name":"Jeremiah Omboko Milemba","slug":"jeremiah-omboko-milemba"},"content":" Hon. Julius Taitumu."},{"id":1501744,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1501744/?format=json","text_counter":224,"type":"scene","speaker_name":"","speaker_title":"","speaker":null,"content":"(Hon. Julius M’anaiba spoke off the record)"},{"id":1501745,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1501745/?format=json","text_counter":225,"type":"speech","speaker_name":"Hon. Omboko Milemba","speaker_title":"The Temporary Speaker","speaker":{"id":13328,"legal_name":"Jeremiah Omboko Milemba","slug":"jeremiah-omboko-milemba"},"content":"Is the Member on the microphone? Please, update his microphone."},{"id":1501746,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1501746/?format=json","text_counter":226,"type":"speech","speaker_name":"Igembe North, UDA","speaker_title":"Hon. Julius M’anaiba","speaker":null,"content":" Thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker, for this opportunity. Let me join the rest in congratulating the President for the candid Speech"},{"id":1501747,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1501747/?format=json","text_counter":227,"type":"speech","speaker_name":"Igembe North, UDA","speaker_title":"Hon. Julius M’anaiba","speaker":null,"content":"The electronic version of the Official Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor."},{"id":1501748,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1501748/?format=json","text_counter":228,"type":"speech","speaker_name":"Igembe North, UDA","speaker_title":"Hon. Julius M’anaiba","speaker":null,"content":"on the state of the nation on Thursday last week. The President went through a raft of issues that have been handled by his Government in terms of the challenges and the numerous excesses that the Government has addressed. Let me single out the education sector. When this Government came into existence, this country was in dire need of teachers, particularly at the JSS level. There is no other Government that has addressed such a challenge within two years. In 2023, this Government employed a whopping 56,000 new teachers; 10,000 on permanent and pensionable terms and 46,000 on contract basis. The 46,000 teachers on contract will transition to permanent and pensionable terms come January next year. That is a big stride that requires to be supported by all citizens. We are aware that another 20,000 teachers are in the process of being recruited as interns this year. We urge the Government to transition them to permanent and pensionable terms by July next year after the budget. We are aware that due to challenges, the 20,000 teachers who are about to be recruited are basically geared towards addressing the science teacher shortage in JSS. That is an area that had a challenge. On its own and through the advice of other stakeholders, the TSC has realised that, that sector needs to be addressed. The other challenge the Government is working hard to address is unemployment in this country. The State Department for Diaspora Affairs is conducting a lot of publicity to make sure that artisans and unemployed youths in lower levels get access to international employment. This is commendable. This Government has revolutionised the agriculture sector by making sure that instead of subsidising consumables, it subsidises production. By so doing, we are almost food secure in all sectors. We heard that 17 sugar factories are now operational. This country is now sugar- secure. If things go well, we will even export sugar. Thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker. If possible, through your indulgence, I request an additional minute to finish my contribution. Although the health sector in Kenya is facing a big challenge, I am sure it will be ironed out. When the late Michuki took over the transport industry, people used to cling to the vehicle's doors. He faced the challenge head-on slowly; up to today, everything is working well in that sector. People no longer cling to doors of vehicles nor carry excess passengers. With time, I am sure SHA will work seamlessly, and Kenyans will enjoy it."},{"id":1501749,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1501749/?format=json","text_counter":229,"type":"speech","speaker_name":"Hon. Omboko Milemba","speaker_title":"The Temporary Speaker","speaker":{"id":13328,"legal_name":"Jeremiah Omboko Milemba","slug":"jeremiah-omboko-milemba"},"content":" Hon. Adams Kipsanai, proceed."},{"id":1501750,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1501750/?format=json","text_counter":230,"type":"speech","speaker_name":"Keiyo North, UDA","speaker_title":"Hon. Adams Korir","speaker":null,"content":" Thank you very much, Hon. Temporary Speaker, for giving me this opportunity to comment on the President's Address. The President addressed the nation in a precise and straight-to-the-point manner. He touched on issues that are affecting many Kenyans. In short, the President elaborated more on the problems Kenyans are facing, one being our education. Since the inception of CBC, I have had a problem understanding the curriculum. I battle with the shortage of teachers and materials. The President mentioned that his Government has made efforts to sort out the problem. Secondly is the issue of teachers. As a country, we have a huge population of school- going children. The President elaborated and shared with the nation his plan on how he intends to equip the education sector, the efforts that he has already made by employing 56,000 teachers, and an underway plan to employ more next year. Kenyans have suffered in matters of health care since independence. Consequently, the President told the nation that he intended to make an unpopular decision, but that would solve the problem that had been affecting us for a long time. On the issue of the economy, he touched on the stabilisation of our shilling. About three years ago, the Kenya Shilling against the US Dollar was so high. We risked going in the direction that many African countries have gone before."},{"id":1501751,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1501751/?format=json","text_counter":231,"type":"speech","speaker_name":"Keiyo North, UDA","speaker_title":"Hon. Adams Korir","speaker":null,"content":"The electronic version of the Official Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor."}]}