12 Oct 2022 in National Assembly:
In the Ministry of Trade, my constituents are also traders. The narrative has changed from focusing on big traders to mama mbogas, boda bodas and other people in the informal sector. My people expect that the Cabinet Secretary for Trade, Investment and Industry is going to address the issues from those simple setups. On matters of the cottage industries and the informal sector, how are they going to formalise the informal sector, which employs too many people in this city? How will he go around the issue of import duty, taxes, widening of the tax- base and reducing taxes on ...
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12 Oct 2022 in National Assembly:
be the key players on the table, making recommendations and participating in decision making on how they are going to have the economy of the day run in this Government.
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12 Oct 2022 in National Assembly:
This is also a transformational period where politics may have changed. We expect the Cabinet that is going to be appointed by the President to show some difference in the way they are going to run their affairs. They need to ensure that their relationship with the local
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12 Oct 2022 in National Assembly:
is retained, just as they did during the campaigns, where they brought the local
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12 Oct 2022 in National Assembly:
to be their point of focus. I, therefore, expect that when they are running the Government, to consider the local mwananchi . Hon. Deputy Speaker, as we move forth, we also have our questions as the youth of Kenya about youth representation in the Cabinet. I know the Committee that is going to vet is going to look into regional balance and everything, but also our role as the youth should be a consideration. We look forward to seeing that we are represented in the Cabinet. We also have another question of incorporating ICT in all the operations of the ...
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24 Nov 2021 in National Assembly:
Thank you, Hon. Deputy Speaker. I rise to ask Question No.395 of 2021 to the Cabinet Secretary for Sports, Culture and Arts. (i) Could the Cabinet Secretary consider establishing programmes under the Sports, Arts, and Social Development Fund to support creative and performing artistes to make regular contributions that would provide social protection for the artistes upon exit from active performances, and also include Government subsidies as part of such programmes? (ii) Could the Cabinet Secretary also facilitate training and capacity building programs for persons involved in creative and performing arts, to advise artistes on investments and wealth management? I ...
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12 Oct 2021 in National Assembly:
Thank you, Hon. Speaker. I rise to ask Question 394 of 2021 directed to the Cabinet Secretary for Education: (a) What specific measures is the Ministry taking to cushion students, particularly the financially challenged Government sponsored students, from the effects of the rising cost of living that have seen tuition and accommodation fees increased in various institutions, particularly at the University of Nairobi? (b) When will the Government increase the capitation and HELB funds allocation for students in public universities and other public tertiary institutions? (c) Could the Cabinet Secretary explain why the Government has been largely focusing on funding ...
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12 Oct 2021 in National Assembly:
Thank you, Hon. Speaker.
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6 Oct 2021 in National Assembly:
Thank you, Hon. Speaker. I rise to ask Question 6 of 2021 by Private Notice directed to the Cabinet Secretary for Interior and Coordination of National Government: 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.
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6 Oct 2021 in National Assembly:
(i) Could the Cabinet Secretary explain the circumstances that led to the fatal shooting of Mr. Rabin Patel Ogeto, a boda boda rider, along Kirinyaga Road in Nairobi County on Saturday 25th September 2021 allegedly by a security officer? (ii) Could the Cabinet Secretary provide the status of investigations into the incident, indicating whether the suspect(s) has/have been arrested and charged? Thank you, Hon. Speaker.
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