Benjamin Jomo Washiali

All parliamentary appearances

Entries 1051 to 1060 of 1882.

• 27 Sep 2017 in National Assembly: Thank you, Hon. Deputy Speaker. While replying, I thank Members for their contributions. We have noted the sentiments expressed by Members, especially Hon. Olago Aluoch, who had an issue with what we do during recess. Also, we have taken note of the NG- CDF funds that have not been disbursed to the constituencies. Therefore, I wish to notify the House that we have noted that particular issue and that we will contact the relevant departments to make sure that whatever wishes the Members have expressed are actually fulfilled. With those remarks, I reply. view
• 27 Sep 2017 in National Assembly: Hon. Deputy Speaker, I beg to move the following Motion: - THAT, this House adopts Sessional Paper No.2 of 2017 on the Kenya Health Policy for the period 2014-2030, laid on the Table of the House on Wednesday, September 13, 2017. view
• 27 Sep 2017 in National Assembly: Hon. Deputy Speaker, Sessional Paper No. 2 of 2017 on the Kenya Health Policy 2014- 2030 gives direction to ensure significant improvement in the overall status of health in Kenya, in line with the Constitution of Kenya 2010, and also in line with Vision 2030. The Constitution further provides the overall legal framework to ensure a comprehensive rights-based approach to health--- view
• 27 Sep 2017 in National Assembly: Thank you Hon. Deputy Speaker. I just want to remind Members that this is a very important Motion. I urge Members to get their copies of Sessional Paper No.2 in Room 8 which is on the First Floor so that, as I move the Motion, Members who may not have had the advantage of reading it can go through it so that they can also add their voice. This Sessional Paper provides that every person has a right to the highest attainable standard of health which includes reproductive health rights. It further states that a person shall not be denied ... view
• 27 Sep 2017 in National Assembly: In conclusion, the overall goal of the Policy is to attain the highest possible standards of health in a responsible manner by supporting equitable, affordable and high quality health and related services at the highest attainable standards for all Kenyans. With those few remarks, I request the House to adopt Sessional Paper No.2 of 2017 on the Kenya Health Policy 2014 – 2030. I request my brother and friend, Dr. Pukose, the Member of Parliament (MP) for Endebess, to second. For starters, Dr. Pukose is a medical doctor and served as the Vice-Chairman of the Departmental Committee on Health in ... view
• 27 Sep 2017 in National Assembly: Thank you, Hon. Deputy Speaker. With your permission, I want to donate one minute each to Dr. Naomi Shaban and Hon. Moroto. Okay. Hon. (Dr.) Shaban, one minute! view
• 27 Sep 2017 in National Assembly: Thank you, Hon. Deputy Speaker. As I reply, I just want to take this opportunity to thank Members. I have to admit that as I was moving this Motion, I did not expect much to come from the membership, but I am pleasantly surprised. Many of the Members who are contributing are new, I want to appreciate that they are really informed. That is a good sign of what will come later. I also want to encourage Members, especially those who have not had this copy, to go and pick it from Room 8 and look at it. It impacts ... view
• 26 Sep 2017 in National Assembly: Thank you, Hon. Deputy Speaker. I think there is an advantage of speaking after many Members have spoken. I have heard many, especially those from the NASA side, who have been talking about peaceful demonstrations. Sometimes you wonder whether they know the meaning of “peaceful”. Their party leader, while asking them to come out and The electronic version of the Official Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor. view
• 26 Sep 2017 in National Assembly: demonstrate, specifically talked of ejecting the IEBC officials from their offices. I do not know how peaceful ejecting can be. One of the most important issues in leadership, and captured very well in Chapter Six of the Constitution, is to demonstrate that you respect people. That is why there is the aspect of integrity. Most of these leaders who are here have been approved by the EACC to have qualified to vie for the positions they hold today. I do not know whether the NASA leader, if subjected to issues of integrity, would pass. Ejecting or imagining that you can ... view
• 14 Sep 2017 in National Assembly: Hon. Deputy Speaker, on behalf of the Leader of the Majority Party, I beg to lay the following Papers on the Table: The Quarterly Economic Budgetary Review for the Fourth Quarter of the Financial Year 2016/2017 from the National Treasury. The County Governments Budget Implementation Review Report for the first nine months of the Financial Year 2016/2017 from the Office of the Controller of Budget. The National Government Budget Implementation Review Report for the third quarter of the Financial Year 2016/2017 from the Office of the Controller of Budget, pursuant to Article 228(6) of the Constitution. The Report of the ... view