Alfred Sambu

All parliamentary appearances

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• 4 Nov 2008 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, Kicomi is privately-owned. There is a Government policy on private-public partnership. Is the Assistant Minister, therefore, saying that he disregards Government policy and he has no interest in reviving this particular industry which will go a long way to create employment for our youth? view
• 30 Oct 2008 in National Assembly: ) to ask the Minister for Agriculture:- (a) What steps is the Government taking to support cotton farming and development in the same line as has been done for coffee and tea farming and to operationalize the Cotton Act, Cap. 335, which established the Cotton Development Authority? (b) When will the Minister effect the rehabilitation and operationalization of the Kisumu Cotton Mills to promote cotton processing and marketing as part of the cotton industry development and sustainability? view
• 28 Oct 2008 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I beg to ask the Minister for Justice, National Cohesion and Constitutional Affairs the following Question by Private Notice. (a) Could the Minister explain why the Government has failed to find a replacement for the Chairman and Vice-chairman of the National Anti-Corruption Steering Committee one year after the resignation of the former holders? (b) Could the Minister also explain why, since the launch of the District Civilian Anti- Corruption Oversight Committee over a year ago, nothing has been done to constitute such committees countrywide? (c) What steps will the Government take to address the above situations? ... view
• 28 Oct 2008 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, first, I do not have a written answer to this Question. Secondly, it appears that what the Minister is giving are purely the usual promises. For this reason, I would like to get a confirmation from the Minister on whether or not she is committed to eradicating corruption in this country. If she is, could she give some tangible evidence or proof of this commitment? view
• 28 Oct 2008 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, this Committee was formed in May, 2004. Nothing seems to be happening at the district level. That is why I am asking whether the Ministry is really committed to ensuring that things are happening at the district level. If you go through the Kenya Gazette Notice that established the Committee, you will find that it is a noble and a great idea; about fighting corruption. For example, to establish a framework for a nationwide campaign against corruption is a very noble idea. But nothing seems to be happening on the ground. Is there lack commitment on ... view
• 28 Oct 2008 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I am rather disappointed by the answer given. First of all, I would like to get a written statement on this issue. view
• 28 Oct 2008 in National Assembly: On a point of order, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. Is it in order for me to ask that you defer this Question until I get a written answer, so that I can get more clarification? view
• 28 Oct 2008 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I would like to get a clarification as to when the Minister will confirm these acting appointments. People have been acting for more than a year. When will the Minister confirm these appointments? view
• 28 Oct 2008 in National Assembly: On a point of order, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. What is "pretty soon"? view
• 28 Oct 2008 in National Assembly: On a point of order, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. How soon is "very soon"? view