26 Feb 2014 in National Assembly:
meant by devolution. We need to devolve as much as possible, so that Kenyans on the ground can access essential services. What is visible in every part of this country today are projects that have been implemented through the CDF. That is why we are very passionate about this Bill. That is why we really thank the Mover for bringing the Bill to the House. We, in the northern part of Kenya, have been having injustices for a very long time. This is now the time for us to catch up with the rest of Kenya through appropriate development. We ...
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26 Feb 2014 in National Assembly:
With those remarks, I beg to support.
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6 Aug 2013 in National Assembly:
Thank you, hon. Deputy Speaker. Pursuant to Standing Orders No.44(2)(c), I wish to seek a Statement from the Chairperson of the Departmental Committee on Defence and Foreign Relations regarding allegations of the involvement of Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) in charcoal trade in Somalia as contained in the United Nations Monetary Report released recently. Their involvement---
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6 Aug 2013 in National Assembly:
I am being interrupted hon. Deputy Speaker.
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6 Aug 2013 in National Assembly:
Their involvement in the business has caused public outcry in Somalia and the matter is before the Parliament of Somalia. The KDF were sent there as peace keepers to help root out Al Shabaab, which had greatly contributed to the insecurity of the region, and not being charcoal barons.
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6 Aug 2013 in National Assembly:
The Chair should inquire into the matter and report to this House on:-
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6 Aug 2013 in National Assembly:
(i) Whether the allegations of the involvement of KDF in the charcoal trade as contained in the report is true.
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6 Aug 2013 in National Assembly:
(ii) Confirm that their involvement in the business does not compromise their competence as they discharge their duties. 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.
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6 Aug 2013 in National Assembly:
(iii) They should also report to this House measures that have been taken or will be taken against those involved in this action.
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6 Aug 2013 in National Assembly:
Thank you, hon. Deputy Speaker. I have an interest because we have our boys there. We are talking of their security and that is an interest to Kenya as a nation.
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6 Aug 2013 in National Assembly:
I continue, hon. Deputy Speaker. The Committee should also tell this House whether the Government should consider redeploying KDF as that matter is grave and may jeopardize the stay of KDF in Somalia. Thank you, hon. Deputy Speaker.
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