Amos Kimunya

All parliamentary appearances

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• 7 Jul 2021 in National Assembly: Generally, it is a very well drafted Bill. It just shows the quality of the thinking that has gone into it, which brings it into focus. Members may remember one of the best ambassadors and leader, the late Hon. Bonaya Godana, who once stated that the foreign policy of a country is a combination of principles and norms which guide or determine relations between the State and other States or bodies in the international system. Consequently, the path that each State decides to follow in world affairs depends on its capabilities, actual or potential and its assessment of the external ... view
• 7 Jul 2021 in National Assembly: We agree, foreign policy is a critical component of the growth of our economy and the protection of our national interest. When you look at the interconnectedness and commitment among States, then you realise that this is pivotal in respect to both international trade, goods and services and also the interaction between the people of different places. This becomes much more important when you look at where we are globally with the advent of globalisation like two decades ago. It is a challenge now because of COVID-19 and has been tested in terms of how you look at the world ... view
• 7 Jul 2021 in National Assembly: I believe that one of the things that is being underscored by this is the whole issue of appointment of professionals into the diplomatic service, which becomes inevitable. I know at some point we went to Singapore. Singapore is often quoted as one of the examples of countries that have really developed. I believe it is one of the rare countries where its ambassadors do not live in the countries where they represent. The ambassadors reside in Singapore, but represent Singapore in countries outside Singapore. You will find yourself in a very strange situation when there is an issue, except ... view
• 7 Jul 2021 in National Assembly: I like the issue of professionalism backed by the creation of the Foreign Service Academy, which is already there. At least, it has some grounding, a leeway section under the law, when you look at the whole idea of the scholarship and getting to trim the ambassadors. Much as I am not opposed to the appointment of politicians and non-ambassadorial people who may go through that career path, I am not exactly opposed to them because they have some value. I also know it kills the morale of people who have dedicated their career in serving the country, in building ... view
• 7 Jul 2021 in National Assembly: I also believe that we are looking for people who are multifaceted, so that when we send them out there, they understand trade, management, public relations and all manner of interaction because we do not have resources to have every department represented. Basically, they are our salesmen and saleswomen who should be taking it. We have seen this in some of the good ambassadors. When we go to a mission, you can see an ambassador or high commissioner who believes in Kenya. As you talk and walk into the office, you can see where they are put. Others are a ... view
• 7 Jul 2021 in National Assembly: A good thing does not require a lot of talk. We will look at it in detail. Fortunately, we have three weeks during the break to come up with any amendments to make it even better. It is the kind of thing you want to do and make it better and get done, so that the image of Kenya can be at the very best. When we see what people see out there, like the Kenya House in London, or go to The electronic version of the Official Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report ... view
• 7 Jul 2021 in National Assembly: an embassy in a foreign country, you reflect whether the people who have confidence to come to Kenya have confidence to do business with Kenya or whether they have confidence to come for holiday in Kenya. We need to make sure that we are represented by the very best and depict Kenya in the very best way in the way they behave and in the way they interact with foreigners. view
• 7 Jul 2021 in National Assembly: Once again, congratulations to the Departmental Committee on Defence and Foreign Relations for a good job. I hope and trust the Members will support them, so that we have this Bill passed as quickly as possible immediately we come back from our break, and it becomes law and we implement it. view
• 7 Jul 2021 in National Assembly: With those rather many remarks, I beg to support. view
• 7 Jul 2021 in National Assembly: Thank you, Hon. Speaker. On behalf of the Chairperson of the Departmental Committee on Health, I beg to move: THAT, the Kenya National Blood Transfusion Service Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 6 of 2020), be now read the Third Time. As I move, I also want to thank the Members for the dedication they had yesterday as we went through this Bill and the commitment to revamp this vital service that is required for life saving issues. I also thank the Departmental Committee on Health for the input they have made into improving this Bill. I beg to move and ... view