David Kangongo Bowen

All parliamentary appearances

Entries 661 to 670 of 728.

• 23 Oct 2013 in National Assembly: Hon. Deputy Speaker, I do not have a Statement, but three weeks ago, I requested a Statement from the Chairperson of the Committee on Administration and National Security on the issue of work permits in the Immigration Department under the Ministry of Devolution and Planning. I was told I would get a response to the Statement in two weeks’ time. Two weeks lapsed last week and I have not got an answer. You could ask the Chair to tell me exactly when I will get an answer to the question. view
• 23 Oct 2013 in National Assembly: Hon. Deputy Speaker mine is to ask the Leader of Majority Party to clarify who the Head of Public Service reports to, when the Constitution is very clear even on the Cabinet Secretaries under Article 153(4)(a), that they will act in accordance with the Constitution and provide Parliament with full and regular reports concerning matters under their control. Who does the Head of public service report to? view
• 23 Oct 2013 in National Assembly: She has not read the names of the students. She has said that she has the names, but she has not read them out. I must appreciate the report as read. However, expelling students for four or five academic years, young people who are still looking for a bright future, is not fair. The Constitution is very clear under Article 43 on Economic and Social Rights. Section 43(f) guarantees right to education. Again, the Member has said that property worth Kshs6 million was destroyed and all the students were charged some fee. From the information that I presented to the ... view
• 23 Oct 2013 in National Assembly: Hon. Deputy Speaker, it is a bit fair if they can be given a chance to appeal and be considered again for admission. Like my colleague has said here, the university rules and regulations are supposed to be corrective measures and not punitive measures. So, if they are given a chance to appeal I think it will be better for these young men. Thank you. view
• 10 Oct 2013 in National Assembly: Yes. Thank you, hon. Deputy Speaker. I just want to support my colleague, hon. Gumbo. As we speak, the wife of the late Lukindo is a widow and the children of the late are orphans. Here is a country expressing sympathy for the family. When this diplomat killed the late Lukindo, the embassy facilitated him to run out of the country the following day. This is very serious and I believe it is the same impunity that this American Government is perpetrating in so many cases, including the ICC cases, which they support. Hon. Deputy Speaker, the Leader of Majority ... view
• 3 Oct 2013 in National Assembly: Thank you, hon. Deputy Speaker. Pursuant to Standing Order No. 44(2)(c), I hereby request a Statement from the Chairperson, Committee on Administration and National Security concerning the issuance of work permits and citizenship to foreigners in Kenya. The rate of unemployment in this country is alarming, but the Ministry of Interior and Coordination of National Government, through the Department of Immigration; constantly issues work permits to foreigners for jobs that can be done well by Kenyans. Permits have been issued to several foreigners who are supposed to provide specialized services. The process of acquiring these work permits in the Ministry ... view
• 3 Oct 2013 in National Assembly: (a) how many work permits have been issued to aliens from the year 2012 to date, including the information on specific job descriptions and qualifications for those work permits issued; view
• 3 Oct 2013 in National Assembly: (b) the procedure of vetting and issuing work permits to aliens; view
• 3 Oct 2013 in National Assembly: (c) the role of the parliamentary committee in the process of vetting and issuance of work permits; view
• 3 Oct 2013 in National Assembly: (d) how many aliens have been granted citizenship in the past five years, and 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