Calist Mwatela

All parliamentary appearances

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• 19 Aug 2009 in National Assembly: Yes, it is the same, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. May I make it very clear that we are really committed. Personally, I am very committed to ensuring that our children can get education. view
• 29 Jul 2009 in National Assembly: Thank you, Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, for giving me this opportunity to support this Motion. view
• 29 Jul 2009 in National Assembly: I would like to congratulate the Minister and the officers of the Ministry of Higher Education for a job well done. There is one area which I think requires all of us to think deeply and create some connection. That is the area of production and education. Very many times, as has been alluded to by Mr. Dalmas Otieno here, we need to give education but for what? I think time has come when industries should be encouraged to support universities to research in the areas of their production. Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, for example, a factory that produces ... view
• 22 Jul 2009 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, I beg to reply. view
• 22 Jul 2009 in National Assembly: (a) Yes, I am aware that Githioro Primary School was affected by the post-election violence in January 2008 and has since not reopened. This is due to displacement and exodus of teachers and pupils to the neighbouring schools, namely, St. Mary’s Andama, St. Joseph’s Makutano, Maji Mazuri Forest and Maji Mazuri RC Primary schools. Currently, the pupils are comfortable learning in these schools. That explains the reluctance of the school’s management committee and the parents to revive the closed Githioro Primary School. view
• 22 Jul 2009 in National Assembly: (b) The Ministry has held a number of meetings with the school’s management committee, parents and the local leaders towards reopening the school in January 2010. view
• 22 Jul 2009 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker Sir, I share the sentiments of the hon. Member. That is why, indeed, the Ministry has held meetings. It has taken it upon itself to ensure that by January 2010, this school will reopen with the help of the Ministry of Education. view
• 22 Jul 2009 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, you will appreciate that that Question should be directed to the Prime Minister of this country. view
• 22 Jul 2009 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, the Member wants me to answer the issue of co-ordination of different Ministries. That is why I feel that the question should be answered by the Prime Minister. view
• 22 Jul 2009 in National Assembly: Thank you, Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir. We are now in the month of July, 2009. The Ministry said that it will reopen the school by January 2010, which is six months down the line. So, we will reopen the school. view