David Kibet Koech

All parliamentary appearances

Entries 731 to 740 of 1447.

• 8 Sep 2011 in National Assembly: The issue of accidents on our roads is a very serious matter, and the Minister for Transport is here. Even this afternoon, about eight people have died. As indicated, most of the accidents, almost 90 per cent of them, involve matatus . If he cracks the whip, I believe we will save so many lives in this country. view
• 8 Sep 2011 in National Assembly: Madam Temporary Deputy Speaker, the issue of IDPs is still with us. We are coming to an electioneering year, and we are asking the Government to ensure that all the IDP camps are closed within the shortest time possible, and that the people suffering there are resettled. view
• 8 Sep 2011 in National Assembly: I only have one concern about our athletes going out. When they were in Daegu, this august House was not represented, yet we are the representatives of the people. I urge that during international and very important championships, we have, at least one or two hon. Members out there representing this august House, and, maybe, even bring a report to this House informing us of what went on for adoption by the House. view
• 8 Sep 2011 in National Assembly: Madam Temporary Deputy Speaker, some challenges that need serious attention have already been mentioned. One of them is the high cost of living. This is an area that should form the first agenda in all Cabinet meetings starting now because it is a serious time bomb. Today, you cannot go to a supermarket with Ksh1,000 and buy two items. Remember that very many Kenyans cannot even make Kshs1,000 a day. So, it is important that we seriously address this issue of the high cost of living. Many Kenyans have even sacrificed their lunch. They take breakfast and supper only. Of ... view
• 8 Sep 2011 in National Assembly: On the issue of education, I want to, first of all, thank the Government for really putting in a lot of money in education. It is only through education that we can bridge the gap between the rich and the poor. However, the way things stand today, we seem to be almost widening the gap between the rich and the poor. We want this problem to be sorted out almost immediately. I heard the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance indicate that he wants to consult further. But that consultation should not take more than another one week so ... view
• 8 Sep 2011 in National Assembly: On the money for roads, I want to indicate that some parts of this country have been blessed with a lot of rains this year. As a result, many roads are impassable. So, I urge the Minister for Roads to release roads money immediately, so that we can utilize it immediately the rains subside. view
• 8 Sep 2011 in National Assembly: Madam Temporary Deputy Speaker, on the part of CDF, this is a very special year and I thank the Minister for Planning, National Development and Vision 20340, for the good work. Today, we have approved members of the Board. Being a very special year, we, as Members of Parliament, wish to start and complete new projects this year. So, there is need to release this money in advance. view
• 8 Sep 2011 in National Assembly: The issue of accidents on our roads is a very serious matter, and the Minister for Transport is here. Even this afternoon, about eight people have died. As indicated, most of the accidents, almost 90 per cent of them, involve matatus . If he cracks the whip, I believe we will save so many lives in this country. view
• 8 Sep 2011 in National Assembly: Madam Temporary Deputy Speaker, the issue of IDPs is still with us. We are coming to an electioneering year, and we are asking the Government to ensure that all the IDP camps are closed within the shortest time possible, and that the people suffering there are resettled. view
• 8 Sep 2011 in National Assembly: On the issue of education, I want to, first of all, thank the Government for really putting in a lot of money in education. It is only through education that we can bridge the gap between the rich and the poor. However, the way things stand today, we seem to be almost widening the gap between the rich and the poor. We want this problem to be sorted out almost immediately. I heard the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance indicate that he wants to consult further. But that consultation should not take more than another one week so ... view