Ali Mohamud Mohamed

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• 10 Aug 2011 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, I think it is not acceptable that anybody--- view
• 3 Aug 2011 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I beg to reply. (a) The Kenya Red Cross Society (KRCS) has been supplementing the Government in drought mitigation through appealing to local and international organizations for the required interventions. On food distribution, the Society has been contracted as a lead agency in distributing relief food on behalf of the World Food Programme in various districts in Kwale and Garissa Counties. My Ministry has also hired six trucks from the KRCS for distribution of relief food. In terms of accountability, the KRCS is accountable to its Governing Board, the National Executive Board, in accordance with Cap.256 ... view
• 3 Aug 2011 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, as observed by the Member, the answer may have been brief. However, I think it captures everything that he wanted. Coming to why the KRCS is putting up hotels, you do appreciate that other Red Cross Societies across the world rely on funding from governments. The KRCS does not get any funding from the Government. It relies on donor support and other well-wishers within the country and all over the world. As we all appreciate, this donor support is dwindling. The efforts of the KRCS to supplement Government efforts in providing relief support to affected societies, ... view
• 3 Aug 2011 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I appreciate the hon. Member’s contribution. Indeed, it is very well intended and that is the direction we should be going. We have taken note of that and it will be forwarded and discussed. I cannot say for sure when, but I undertake to ensure that this will be taken forward as a proposal. view
• 3 Aug 2011 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I thank Mr. Imanyara for his sentiments. Indeed, the work that the Kenya Red Cross Society does, as he has clearly pointed out, is appreciated by everybody across the country. They have done a lot, including in my constituency which is one of the drought-affected areas. The Kenya Red Cross Society has put up greenhouses there which have helped the people to get some food. However, on the issue of bringing an amendment, it is already provided for in the Act that they can acquire property both movable and immovable. To get funding from the Government, ... view
• 3 Aug 2011 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, indeed, we have already done it and we will continue doing it. We will require all other agencies involved in humanitarian activities to emulate the example set by the Kenya Red Cross Society. I undertake to do that and we will follow up on it. view
• 3 Aug 2011 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, the possibility of buying potatoes and vegetables from Central Province, and other places which are well endowed, has been floated but you will realise that these are perishables. The areas affected have rough terrain, for example, Turkana where vehicles take more than three to four days to reach. So, it was noted that, that may not be very viable. However, we have been challenged to consider airlifting the food to the affected areas. We are currently considering doing that through the Kenya Red Cross Society. view
• 3 Aug 2011 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, while I appreciate the hon. Member’s positive comments applauding the Kenya Red Cross Society, and all of us share that, the question of our huge budget being transferred to the organization should not arise because we are actually underfinanced as you very well know. The little that we get has been going to the needy as required. We actually need more financing. However, let us not lose the gains that we have already made. Hon. Imanyara very properly proposed that we bring an amendment to this House so that the Kenya Red Cross Society can access ... view
• 3 Aug 2011 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, relief efforts are going on in all parts of the country which are affected. In the areas mentioned by the hon. Member, relief efforts have been going on there on a monthly basis. We have just come from a meeting and we decided that we need to tour that area and we shall invite the hon. Members shortly. Otherwise, relief efforts have been going on there just like in other parts of the country. view
• 28 Jul 2011 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, this Question just came to our offices yesterday evening and we have just concluded doing research on it. I have just dropped a copy for Mr. Mwazo in his Pigeon Hole and I have taken a few minutes with him to go through the response using the copy that I have. Unfortunately, I only have one copy. If he is willing to interrogate this Question, I am ready. view