Abdi Omar Shurie

All parliamentary appearances

Entries 81 to 90 of 96.

• 8 Feb 2022 in National Assembly: Thank you, Hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker. I also want to agree with the Report of the Committee. That said, I think the issue of equity in distribution of these positions is very important. I was whispering to my colleague about the clan I hail from— the Ajuran—who have never seen these positions. It is important that these positions are fairly distributed. We have heard a lot about Muchiris when approving nominees. It is also important that we hear other Kenyans, especially from vulnerable communities like the Ajuran, so that they equally feel proud to be Kenyans. They deserve these positions. ... view
• 8 Feb 2022 in National Assembly: It is my hope that she does not belong to the class of people who live in Nairobi and other big places who are not conversant with the difficulties these people are exposed to. I hope that she will not agree with any decision that is made by the Commission. I want to reiterate that police officers in Kenya are exposed to a lot of difficulties and risks, and are extremely underpaid. It is high time that SRC looks into this. view
• 8 Feb 2022 in National Assembly: I do not agree with the Member who said that Members of Parliament are in comfort zones. We are not there. The difference is that we are not exposed to the risks that the police officers are exposed to. We are not saying that they should be paid the amount of money we are paid. The Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC) is under obligation to give unique consideration to police officers. We challenge this lady that the next Report which will come from SRC will specifically see the unique and difficult circumstances that police officers are exposed to and they ... view
• 8 Feb 2022 in National Assembly: Thank you, Hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker. view
• 6 May 2021 in National Assembly: Kwa niaba ya watu wa Balambala, napiga kura yangu ya ndio. view
• 22 Aug 2018 in National Assembly: On a point of order, Hon. Deputy Speaker. view
• 22 Aug 2018 in National Assembly: Thank you, Hon. Deputy Speaker. I just wanted to ask the same thing that Hon. Member for Mandera North asked. Thank you. view
• 22 Aug 2018 in National Assembly: Thank you, Hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker. I wish to support the Motion for the approval of nominees for appointment to the Chairperson and members of IPOA. view
• 22 Aug 2018 in National Assembly: When the President nominated the nominees, he looked at every profession and, as a member of the Departmental Committee on Administration and National Security, and having had the privilege of vetting the individuals named here, their different professions and disciplines complement each other and I believe it will be in order for this House to approve the nominees as they have been listed so that they can complement each other and serve this nation in their capacities in IPOA. view
• 22 Aug 2018 in National Assembly: The list clearly shows the face of Kenya. The President did well in terms of gender, regional balance and in terms of professions. I believe they are best placed to serve Kenyans in their capacity as IPOA commissioners. view