Benson Makali Mulu

All parliamentary appearances

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• 22 Apr 2014 in National Assembly: Government, which means in terms of experience and competence these people have been trained. So, hon. Speaker, I think this time we must make sure that in the course of this year we are also able to assess the fiscal capabilities of these counties. This is because it will be very unfortunate to Kenyans to have this money sent to the counties and it is actually misdirected because people are claiming to have no capacity. So, I think bearing in mind that we have now given the counties more money, it is important that the fiscal capability and also efficient ... view
• 22 Apr 2014 in National Assembly: Hon. Speaker, this Bill also talks about emergency funds and actually we have allocated Kshs5 billion as emergency funds. That means that the funds can be used for emergencies. When it comes to supplementary budgets, it is also important to know how these emergency funds will have been used before we approve Supplementary Estimates. This money is not allocated or tied to any activity, meaning it is money which can be used for other emergencies. view
• 22 Apr 2014 in National Assembly: Hon. Speaker, counties are also encouraged to start their own emergency funds. To me, this is a very important proposal because we have realised that things will happen at the county level and we hear that there is no money. Roofs have been blown off and they need to be replaced but we hear that there is no money. Serious accidents have happened where people have passed on and we need money to assist in burials or to meet medical expenses and we are told there is no money. So, we also need to encourage county governments to start emergency ... view
• 22 Apr 2014 in National Assembly: Hon. Speaker, the other thing which is also very important is the issue of debt. You realise that the amount of money which has been allocated for payment of national debt has increased. I think time has come for us to manage our debts properly. I have said many times that if you use borrowed money to improve infrastructure or in productive activities, you are likely to generate more employment and income and as a result of that, you will realise that the debt is not a burden to the nation. However, in a situation where we borrow and the ... view
• 22 Apr 2014 in National Assembly: Hon. Speaker, with those comments I want to support this Bill. Thank you for giving me the chance. view
• 24 Mar 2014 in National Assembly: Hon. Speaker, thank you for giving me this chance. I rise also to support this Motion. Kenya as a country played a very important role in achieving the Comprehensive Peace Agreement (CPA) in Sudan. Having played that role, it would be very unfortunate to see that country go down the drain. That is why I am in support of the 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
• 24 Mar 2014 in National Assembly: additional troops being sent to South Sudan. The request is to make the troops be 1,000 because we have about 690. When you look at South Sudan, it is very important to Kenya in terms of strategic national interest. It is important for Kenya to ensure that there is peace in that country because when South Sudan has peace, we can be assured of increased business and trade. At the same time, Kenya can also benefit in increased employment opportunities. So the whole idea of us approving the sending of more troops to South Sudan is something we should all ... view
• 24 Mar 2014 in National Assembly: But as we do that, I would like to urge the neighbours of South Sudan to make sure that none of the countries takes advantage of the current situation. This is because for those of us who saw what was happening there last night through KTN, it is reported that there is massacre in that country and it has moved from a normal war to a tribal kind of war. I think we should make sure that these troops move to that country with urgency. This is because it is going to be very unfortunate if Kenya which is neighbouring ... view
• 24 Mar 2014 in National Assembly: At the same time, it is important to note that we have been seen to be fair in the mediation process. We have been very objective and that is why you see South Sudan as a country and government has a lot of confidence in Kenya. So, I will urge that even as our troops move to that country, we should remain neutral in the process and we are seen to be fair to the two opposing parties so that we do not become a country where in future if we want to send troops there, we will be told ... view
• 24 Mar 2014 in National Assembly: With those few remarks, I support the sending of additional troops to South Sudan. view