Amos Kimunya

All parliamentary appearances

Entries 6091 to 6100 of 6175.

• 28 Jun 2006 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, given the time shortage, I wish to be very brief. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, in respect to the first question, the Statutory Manager will remain in the bank until we bring back confidence and safeguard the interests of the depositors. The faster we do that, the better. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, with regard to Prof. Anyang'-Nyong'o's question, there is absolutely no contradiction between the reports. The teams worked together. They found out there were issues that needed investigations. However, subsequently, the bank seemed to contradict the others. The bank said that, as far it is concerned, ... view
• 27 Jun 2006 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I beg to give Notice of the following Motion:- THAT the proposals relating to Excise Duties, Value Added Tax, Income Tax and-- - June 27, 2006 PARLIAMENTARY DEBATES 1597 view
• 27 Jun 2006 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I beg to give Notice of the following Motion:- THAT, the proposals relating to Excise Duty, Value Added Tax, Income Tax and Miscellaneous Fees and Taxes contained in the financial statement for the year of account, 2006/2007 be approved. His Excellency the President has signified his consent to this Motion. view
• 27 Jun 2006 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, we could contain the Statement and clarification within 15 minutes. view
• 27 Jun 2006 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, the statement is coming in at 3.15 p.m. view
• 15 Jun 2006 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I beg to move that Mr. Speaker do now leave the Chair. Mr. Speaker, Sir, I feel greatly honoured to present my first Budget since becoming Minister for Finance. It is with utmost humility that I present the Budget proposals for the Financial Year 2006/2007 to this esteemed august House and to the people of Kenya, in the distinguished presence of His Excellency the President and several of my predecessors at the Treasury. Having experienced what they have all gone through during their time at the Treasury, allow me to pay my compliments to each one of ... view
• 15 Jun 2006 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I would also like to record my appreciation for the support I have received from a very dedicated Budget team assembled through the Treasury over the last three months, as we analyzed and put together this Budget. I also wish to thank the many Kenyans who sent us proposals and even took time to discuss the same with us. This Budget is a collective product of all these people. Mr. Speaker, Sir, as hon. Members are aware, our economy has steadily registered 1400 commendable growth rates over the last three years. This is a clear indication that ... view
• 15 Jun 2006 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, for the first time in two decades, we have been able to increase our per capita income over three successive years. This performance is not an accident. It reflects the policies that this Government has implemented since it came to power. It is a demonstration of our commitment to pursue the right economic policies to achieve rapid and sustainable economic growth. This is critical for ensuring increased employment for our youth, a sustainable reduction in poverty and generating the resources that can be used to reduce income; regional as well as gender inequalities. Mr. Speaker, Sir, despite ... view
• 15 Jun 2006 in National Assembly: Therefore, the Budget that I am presenting to you today does not contain any external budgetary support. However, we have factored in external financing which is tied to specific projects. Should external budgetary funding become available, I intend to use it to scale expenditures on education, health, agriculture and infrastructure and, if need be, reduce our domestic debt. view
• 15 Jun 2006 in National Assembly: June 15, 2006 PARLIAMENTARY DEBATES 1403 Mr. Speaker, Sir, even in the area of project financing, we are examining ways of deepening our bond market with a view to mobilising resources for our infrastructure. In this Budget, I will be making proposals to enhance the bond market so as to provide long-term funding for infrastructural projects. With the strengthening of the bond market, the Government and large infrastructural corporations will increasingly rely on the domestic but predictable sources of funding to achieve our medium-term development objectives. In the coming months, the Government will encourage parastatals to finance needs backed by ... view