26 Feb 2020 in National Assembly:
Secondly, there were issues of exercising the powers of the NYC. It is critical that we reform and energise it, so that its members can execute the mandate of youth participation in national and international affairs. I congratulate the architect of this Bill for bringing the issues of composition of the council. Previously, we used to have 24, making it difficult to execute its mandate. Now, going by the list of 10 members from different geographical locations, ethnicity and gender, we will have a very good composition of board members. One of the objectives of the NYC is to align ...
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26 Feb 2020 in National Assembly:
that we need the NYC in place to address issues such as youth unemployment. The Council will have lobbying rules. It can work in conjunction with other bodies to ensure that, at least 30 per cent of the work force in the national Government is composed of the youth. The youth also face the challenge of accessing finances to run businesses. We have to develop a curriculum where we will have many businesspeople than those that are employed in our economy. That is why we need to align the NYC to work closely with the Youth Enterprise Development Fund (YEDF). ...
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10 Feb 2020 in National Assembly:
Thank you, Hon. Speaker, for giving me the opportunity to contribute. On behalf of my family and the people of Mwingi West, let me take this opportunity to pass condolences to the family of the late retired President Moi. He will The electronic version of the Official Hansard Report is for information purposes only. Acertified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor.
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10 Feb 2020 in National Assembly:
be remembered for his nyayo philosophy of peace, love and unity. We recall that he rose from a very simple teacher to a President and this was not a joke. That is why I am saying that he was an extraordinary person.
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10 Feb 2020 in National Assembly:
With those few remarks, let the late President Daniel arap Moi rest in peace. Thank you.
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4 Dec 2019 in National Assembly:
Thank you Hon. Deputy Speaker for the opportunity. I would like to ask Question No.519/2019 to the Cabinet Secretary for Interior and Coordination of National Government: (i) Could the Cabinet Secretary explain the circumstances that led to the disappearance of two persons one Daniel Musee Musili of ID No.32620230 who was reported to be an employee of M/s. STEPMA Apartments situated near Daystar University Athi-River and one Joel Ithoka Katia which occurred around 6th July 2019? (ii) What is the status of investigations into the disappearance of the two persons and progress of the search as the matter was reported ...
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26 Nov 2019 in National Assembly:
Thank you, Hon. Speaker for this opportunity. Before I contribute to this Motion, I congratulate our Chairman Hon. Victor Munyaka and the Committee which is the most balanced in this House in terms of gender and many other aspects.
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26 Nov 2019 in National Assembly:
Let me assure this House that we traversed the country and we went to so many counties to collect the views of Kenyans. There was public participation. We went aboard to the UK and USA in Las Vegas regarding this issue and so I am assuring Kenyans that whatever we have written here, if we comply, we are going to do much. The gaming industry is so big in these developed countries, especially with regard to the revenue they bring to the Government. If we can set up these rules and regulations in our industry and have gambling controlled, it ...
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26 Nov 2019 in National Assembly:
Hon. Speaker, in this Bill we have set out the functions of the county and national Government which are so clear. I am sure whatever we have written there is going to help this country. One of the key issues in this Bill is the establishment of the gaming authority which will be entrusted with many functions. It will bring in the level of good competency in our country. The Chairperson who will be appointed by the CS must meet certain criteria. Other members who will be very key will be appointed by the Council of Governors. In giving this ...
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26 Nov 2019 in National Assembly:
I am sure things are going to change. Other issues which are very critical because of globalisation and technology… Gaming never used to be controlled. It is now going to be dealt with. There is a section which reads as follows: The electronic version of the Official Hansard Report is for information purposes only. Acertified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor.
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