Aden Sugow

All parliamentary appearances

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• 7 Jun 2012 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I brought a general status of recruitment and promotions since the promulgation of the Constitution. As I indicated earlier, since 2006 the 30 per cent rule for recruitment of female gender in the public sector was being implemented by the Public Service. However, this was again enhanced after the promulgation of the Constitution. But because of earlier challenges in terms of recruitment and imbalances in the public sector, we are still progressively achieving this as we go up. So, it is a progressive process and if the Chair will so rule, I can still bring, later on, ... view
• 7 Jun 2012 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I would like to appreciate the hon. Member for that information, but I hope that it will placate what I have indicated earlier; that the Ministry is seriously working to achieve the gender balance in the public sector. view
• 31 May 2012 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I would like to join my colleagues in congratulating your office for conducting a very peaceful, transparent and professional exercise today. I think the elections that are coming will be what we, leaders, will make it. Let us emulate those candidates of EALA who campaigned amongst us today. As my colleague put it, they view
• 14 Mar 2012 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, I thank you for giving me this opportunity to contribute to this very important Motion. I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate the Member for Kamukunji for moving this very important Motion for Adjournment to discuss this very important national security issue. I would like to also take this opportunity to join my colleagues in sending a message of condolences to the bereaved families and friends of the departed Kenyans, and wish those who are still in hospital quick recovery. Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, we continue losing lives across the country as ... view
• 14 Mar 2012 in National Assembly: Let us maintain vigilance as a country. Our security forces have been trying their best in the early days but somewhere along the line when the number of incidences started going down in the country, we seem to have got a bit relaxed whereas, prevention is better than cure. There is no need to put many soldiers in a place where an incident has taken place because they will have done what they have done and will be gone. It is very important that we forestall these activities and make sure that we provide sufficient troops. The other suggestion I ... view
• 13 Mar 2012 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I beg to reply. (a)The list of names and designations of all persons working for the Government in accounts and engineering-related departments in all Government Ministries and State corporations is hereby attached; appendices A and B respectively and I lay these documents on the Table of the House. view
• 13 Mar 2012 in National Assembly: (b)The details of officers working in the Civil Service and State corporations, who are members of ICPAK and IEK are hereby attached as appendices D and E and I hereby lay those documents on the Table. view
• 13 Mar 2012 in National Assembly: (c)The Government is implementing a raft of measures to professionalize the public service. I seek your indulgence so that I read a few of some of the steps, because this is an elaborate Question. Officers are encouraged to join their respective professional organizations. Plans are underway for the Government to start paying the annual subscription fees for the organizations. Membership to the professional bodies has been incorporated in the various schemes of service through sponsorship of staff for courses leading to qualifications in their respective professional fields. view
• 13 Mar 2012 in National Assembly: The Government is in the process of setting up a revolving fund from which officers can access training funds and pay back in installments. No interest will be charged on this. Improvement of terms and conditions of service so as to attract and retain qualified personnel in the service. This includes improved remuneration, introduction of medical insurance scheme and contributory pension scheme. Four, the Government is currently working on a “high fliers” scheme of service, which will motivate the civil servants to improve their performance. The national values and principles in governance stipulated in the Constitution have been incorporated in ... view
• 13 Mar 2012 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, Tuesday will be more convenient to me because on Thursday, I will be engaged in other businesses in the afternoon. view