25 Nov 2014 in National Assembly:
Finally, and it is something that has been said here but Members did not agree, it is about time that we looked at the issue of the levels of disintegration in security. Even in our public sphere, when we see women being stripped in matatus and people are enjoying that and our young girls and women cannot walk freely, that tells you there is a 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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25 Nov 2014 in National Assembly:
problem. That is barbaric. That cannot be happening in a country that prides itself of being a modern nation. I want to join Millie-Odhiambo, the Member for Mbita, who said that this has to stop because it cannot be happening in a civilized society. Finally, like I said, tourism affects all of us, our businesses and our lives.
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29 Oct 2014 in National Assembly:
Hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker, I would like to thank my Deputy Whip for giving me this opportunity. I cannot address all the issues I wanted to talk about in a minute, but I thank him very much. I rise to support the Motion because of one thing. First, I would like to address the issue of whether we, indeed, need to convert technical institutions into universities. While I agree that technical institutes need to focus on imparting knowledge that will help our growing population to tackle issues of technical nature, I still feel that Kitale Institute of Technology should be ...
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13 Aug 2014 in National Assembly:
Thank you, hon. Deputy Speaker, for this opportunity. Hon. Deputy Speaker, I beg to give Notice of the Following Motion:- THAT, aware that the service sector, which is dominated by tourism, contributes over 60 per cent of Kenya’s gross domestic product (GDP); concerned that contribution 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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13 Aug 2014 in National Assembly:
of tourism to the country’s economy was lumped to about US$1.1 billion during the 2012/2013 Financial Year compared to the US$1.1 billion in the previous period; worried that this trend is getting worse leading to closure of hotels, winding up of tour firms and massive loss of jobs; cognizant of the fact that the dwindling tourism fortune is attributable to insecurity, a prohibitive tax regime and poor infrastructure in key tourism attraction sites countrywide, this House resolves that the Government undertakes reforms to revamp tourism through improved security, strengthening and funding institutions in the tourism sector, upgrading infrastructure, reviewing tax ...
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22 Jul 2014 in National Assembly:
Thank you, hon. Deputy Speaker, for giving me this opportunity. Pursuant to Standing Order 44 (2) (c), I wish to request a Statement from the Chairperson of the Departmental Committee on Labour and Social Welfare, regarding the state of Vasco Da Gama Pillar in Malindi. Vasco Da Gama Pillar was built by the great Portuguese explorer, Vasco Da Gama in the 15th Century.
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22 Jul 2014 in National Assembly:
Hon. Deputy Speaker it is a reknown global monument and attracts tourists and other visitors to Malindi from across the world; it has become synonymous with the town. However, there are fears that the Pillar may fall off the cliff.
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22 Jul 2014 in National Assembly:
Thank you and much obliged.
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2 Jul 2014 in National Assembly:
Thank you, hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker for giving me this opportunity to acknowledge the Members of the County Assembly of Kilifi who have travelled all the way from Malindi to come and watch the Parliamentary Session. They are here to learn more about parliamentary proceedings here in the National Assembly and also committee proceedings in the National Assembly and the Senate. I think this is a very good day for our county assembly because, instead of them going to South Africa, India or Nigeria, they chose to come right here thus saving on costs. They are here to learn the ...
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24 Jun 2014 in National Assembly:
Thank you, hon. Speaker for giving me this opportunity. I stand to support this Report. A lot has been said about the Standard Gauge Railway. I want to stand with the side of hope that this country, as many hon. Members have said, require a 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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