All parliamentary appearances
Entries 111 to 115 of 115.
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29 Mar 2006 in National Assembly:
Thank you, Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, for giving me this opportunity to speak after my eminent sister who gave a good show of what this Parliament would be should we get the 30 per cent representation. I would like to begin by first congratulating the Kenyan Team to the Commonwealth games held in Australia.
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29 Mar 2006 in National Assembly:
I say so because they have given us one of the rare opportunities in recent times where Kenya can showcase a positive aspect of our nation and make us proud of being part of this country. That shows a good example of how the youth of this country can positively contribute in cleaning up the mess the past generation has brought us. However, my only concern is: How many of those medal winners at Melbourne will be running for Kenya in 2008? We, as a nation, seem to be out-sourcing the prides of our nation, be it the management of ...
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29 Mar 2006 in National Assembly:
We did not see him! He did not do that!
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29 Mar 2006 in National Assembly:
Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, my concern relating to out-sourcing the prides of our nation is one that if not addressed, we might end up even having to out-source the Executive in this country. I, therefore, urge the Government to take this matter very seriously. I welcome the President's Speech in relation to the doubling of the foreign direct investment. That is definitely a positive aspect that we hope will trickle down to all sectors of our economy and especially to people who are less represented in several areas. I am, however, concerned that in this era of international money ...
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29 Mar 2006 in National Assembly:
and the rest. Dealing with the criminal aspects of those vigilante groups is dealing with a small portion of the problem. The problem is multi-sectoral. It has mental health and employment dimensions. So, as the Government rounds up those youths for illegal activities, we need a long- term solution to their problems. We do not just need to take them to court. Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, the President also raised the issue of a Gender Policy Paper in his Speech. That is welcome. But that is another policy paper that is more rhetoric on details that are well known. ...
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