Adan Keynan

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• 6 Oct 2022 in National Assembly: day this country was voted as the best in human resource capital. What we need to benefit from this is our diaspora diplomacy. I know very soon there will be an inclusion of diaspora diplomacy as one of the tenets of our foreign policy but before that is domesticated, the diaspora diplomacy has greatly contributed and improved our economy. That is something that each one of us here as Parliamentarians and part of parliamentary diplomacy must be prepared to engage in. In this era of representation, Parliamentarians are the best diplomats in other jurisdictions and democracies. However, in the Kenyan ... view
• 6 Oct 2022 in National Assembly: Hon. Deputy Speaker, there is the issue of drought, which His Excellency the President has alluded to. However, my colleagues from Northern Kenya must accept that the era of food relief must come to an end. Instead, we need to pursue water availability and irrigation, revival of Kenya Meat Commission (KMC) and Kenya Livestock Marketing Authority (KLMA). These things have died over the years. In 1968, Kenya was a leading beef exporter to the whole world. Today we get our beef from Botswana. In 1968, Kenya was a leading donor nation. In fact, our Gross Domestic Product (GDP) was at ... view
• 6 Oct 2022 in National Assembly: Finally, Hon. Deputy Speaker, we are approaching a very difficult time because of serious rise in inflation, economic stagnation and unemployment. These are issues we can salvage if we put our heads together. We are surrounded by countries that have had serious security challenges and that is why Kenya remains a very important component of the international community. That is why I believe in their own wisdom, the international community decided to elect Kenya as a member of the United Nations Security Council. That is not just a mere achievement. It is a serious achievement which we must be prepared ... view
• 6 Oct 2022 in National Assembly: Hon. Deputy Speaker, this is just the beginning of this Session. Eventually, we will begin to learn and appreciate each other. However, my final word today on this is that as Members of the 13th Parliament, we are one family. Regardless of our political persuasions, we are one family and outside there, we will be treated as Members of one family. Whatever we do, let us engage soberly and with dignity while appreciating our roles. There is a time I was the youngest Member here. Today, I am among the oldest Members of Parliament. Time changes. These are realities that ... view
• 5 Jan 2022 in National Assembly: On a point of order, Hon. Temporary Deputy Chairman. view
• 5 Jan 2022 in National Assembly: Hon. Temporary Deputy Chairman, is it in order … view
• 5 Jan 2022 in National Assembly: No. It is not only about withdrawing. So that we have civility in our political… Is it in order for Hon. Duale, now that he consciously left Jubilee, to talk about it instead of discussing his proposal in the House? He dismisses everyone who disagrees with him. Is he in order? view
• 9 Nov 2021 in National Assembly: Thank you, Hon. Speaker. Let us not trivialise a very important issue. Since the onset of COVID-19, we have lost many dear friends who were here with us. I know death is natural. I am surprised because this is not an issue that requires debate but common sense. view
• 9 Nov 2021 in National Assembly: Hon. Speaker, if I were you, and I appeal to you... This is an august House. It is not a village market nor an extension of the village barazas . We are dealing with the lives and health of the 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
• 9 Nov 2021 in National Assembly: leadership of the Republic of Kenya. It is not something we can trivialise. I plead with you to disregard that appeal and urge Members who have not been vaccinated to get vaccinated. In fact, let us lead by example and ensure that we are number one in observing the health protocols. I know right now everyone is trying to create a niche and space for certain things. That is not the issue. This is not an issue that requires petty politics. It is about our lives, our health and existence. view