Billow Kerrow

All parliamentary appearances

Entries 1171 to 1180 of 1385.

• 9 Aug 2007 in National Assembly: Mr. Chairman, Sir, I thought for the purpose of the Kenya Revenue Authority August 9, 2007 PARLIAMENTARY DEBATES 3113 (KRA) and tax collectors, it is important that on each packet they have to indicate "this is for export only," so that we avoid the same being returned to the local market. I think that is the main reason why it is here. view
• 9 Aug 2007 in National Assembly: Mr. Chairman, Sir, I want to oppose. I think it is clear that when smuggling is done into the country, it is normally by the manufacturers in collusion with the traders, because they want to boost their sales. I think the Bill is very clear. It is not exceeding Kshs1 million; so, let us leave it to the discretion of the courts. It is not exceeding five years or Kshs1 million. Based on August 9, 2007 PARLIAMENTARY DEBATES 3115 the person who is being charged, the courts can determine whether to fine them Kshs100,000 or not. view
• 9 Aug 2007 in National Assembly: Mr. Chairman, Sir, I rise to object to that amendment. The object of this Bill is very clear; we want to protect the lives of our children and people. The Mover of the amendment is taking Sub-section 15(6) out of context. Clause 15(5) states:- "No person shall manufacture or sell objects including sweets, snacks, and toys that resemble tobacco products or would reasonably appeal to persons under the age of eighteen years." We have seen alcohol packed like sweets. We want to discourage that kind of thing. It is important that we leave that small fine that is already in ... view
• 9 Aug 2007 in National Assembly: Mr. Chairman, Sir, I really want to support the ultimate objective of the amendment. The ultimate goal of this Bill is to create a tobacco-free environment. We can only do that if we discourage people from buying cigarette in one-piece sticks and, generally, avoid smoking in the long-term. So, I think we are helping them, not by helping them to afford, but by helping them to survive the effects of tobacco. So, I think we should oppose this amendment. view
• 9 Aug 2007 in National Assembly: On a point of order, Mr. Chairman, Sir. We are being misled in this House. If you look at the clause, you will see that it very clearly says: "No person shall sell cigarettes except in a packet or such other minimum number of cigarettes as may be prescribed." The clause leaves that responsibility, as it may be prescribed, to the Minister or such authorized person--- I think it is wrong to mislead us. This issue is clear. Let us leave the powers to the Ministry to regulate numbers. view
• 9 Aug 2007 in National Assembly: Mr. Chairman, Sir, I very strongly oppose this amendment. This is double speak by Mr. Muturi. Earlier on, we were told that those who smoke are already converted, they do not need to be told. So, why the advertisement? The reason why advertisements are done is to attract those who are not smokers and those who are not smokers are largely the youth. Therefore, I strongly oppose the amendment by Mr. Muturi. view
• 9 Aug 2007 in National Assembly: Mr. Chairman, Sir, I think what this Bill seeks to do is to change our habits of indiscriminate smoking, be it in our homes, hotels, bars or anywhere else. That is the essence. We must be very clear. This amendment does not seek to ban smoking. It provides that you must move to a designated smoking area. If you go to hotels, or to bars, all over the world, you will find smokers' areas and non-smokers' areas. It happens everywhere. So, this is not strange. We should allow it. So, I oppose the amendment. view
• 8 Aug 2007 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, this is a very important Ministry. First, I want to sympathise with the Secretary to the Pastoralists Parliamentary Group, who, unfortunately, although he produces most of the power, does not get any of it. I am sure the Minister has taken 3080 PARLIAMENTARY DEBATES August 8, 2007 note of that. Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, this is a very important sector. If you look at the Development Vote of this Ministry, in spite of the fact that there is no country that can develop without adequate energy resources, the total amount of money allocated to ... view
• 8 Aug 2007 in National Assembly: I understand they are the real bottle-necks in getting things moving. We, as Kenyans, will be willing to support. We have enough talents and manpower to run our affairs. With those few remarks, I beg to support. view
• 1 Aug 2007 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, the hon. Member retired from the armed forces many years ago. He cannot remember how things are done. There have been a lot of complaints with regard to employment in Public Service. There is a lot of nepotism and favouritism and this has been practised even by Cabinet Members who are recruiting people in their Ministries. Lack of transparency in recruitment of senior public officers is largely responsible for the inequalities we have seen in this country. In his answer the Minister said that over 26,000 people have been recruited but that he cannot give the ... view