Abass Sheikh Mohamed

All parliamentary appearances

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• 21 Apr 2016 in National Assembly: Thank you, Hon. Speaker. Any institution or organisation that receives public funds must account for every cent. I am very concerned as a member of the ODM when I hear that my party could not account for Kshs19 million, according to the Auditor-General’s report. That is a cause for worry for me. I have done a quick calculation, which shows that from that Kshs19 million, my contribution to the party for the last years is close to Kshs720,000. So, when I am told that Kshs720,000 of my money cannot be accounted for, I am sure it is a cause of ... view
• 21 Apr 2016 in National Assembly: The PAC is the best Committee to look into the political parties audit report but having been a member of that Committee for close to three years, I assure you that it will not get time for political parties audit report. Their hands are already full. They are behind schedule. There are many things that they are unable to do. The PAC should look into that report but it cannot do it. I suggest that the best committee to clear the back log would be a special committee of equal membership of the two coalitions headed by an independent chairman. ... view
• 29 Mar 2016 in National Assembly: Thank you, Hon. Temporary Deputy Chairman. The word “partner” is too broad. We need to define who is a partner. A “spouse,” “child” and “parent” are okay. When you say “partner”, he can be anybody. Therefore, that will not be fair for anybody. The other thing is that it is customary that life has sanctity. view
• 23 Mar 2016 in National Assembly: Thank you, Hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker for your concentration. You have been fair. I support the Motion by Hon. Wanga. It is appropriate and timely and I hope it will be translated into a Bill. Cancer has become endemic of late. In my area many people are affected and are dying of esophagus cancer. Once people are diagonised they get psychologically affected. They get into depression because the cost of treatment is just too high for them. This mostly kills the poor people who cannot afford chemotherapy. It is high time cancer was declared a national problem. It should be ... view
• 16 Mar 2016 in National Assembly: Thank you. The disabled in Kenya have been vulnerable and marginalized and communities have been insensitive to their plight. They have suffered much indignation and stigma. They have been disadvantaged. It is good to know that today’s able is tomorrow’s disabled. With over six million PLWDs in Kenya, it is important that the Kenyan society have a mindset of inclusivity to appreciate that they are part and parcel of our society. 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. view
• 16 Mar 2016 in National Assembly: Most important, is the bad environment which has been the discriminating part for the disabled Kenyans. It is important to come up with friendly structures, especially ramps, lifts and toilets that are friendly and accessible to the disabled. view
• 15 Mar 2016 in National Assembly: Thank you, Hon. Speaker for giving me this opportunity. Allow me to congratulate the newest Member of this House--- view
• 15 Mar 2016 in National Assembly: I stand guided, Hon. Speaker. I, the undersigned, on behalf of the residents of Ijara Constituency, draw the attention of the House to the following:- view
• 15 Mar 2016 in National Assembly: THAT, the Ministry of Environment, Water and Natural Resource, through its Cabinet Secretary, gazetted Boni/Ijara Forest by declaring it a State forest vide Gazette Notice No.943 of 2016 dated 3rd February, 2016, and published on 19th February, 2016. view
• 15 Mar 2016 in National Assembly: THAT, despite the Gazette Notice referring to the said forest as Makutani Forest, the description contained therein confirms that the forest under reference is actually Boni/Ijara Forest within Garissa County. view