David Kibet Koech

All parliamentary appearances

Entries 761 to 770 of 1447.

• 1 Sep 2011 in National Assembly: Again, I want to indicate that since the beginning of the vetting process, I think we have not seen or heard any committee bringing a report rejecting even one name. This raises concern unless those doing the vetting are doing a wonderful job and, therefore, I must thank them for that. We want to see to it that our committees do not end up being conduits of names already released to them. I think it is important to ensure that we do proper vetting and we even take enough time and give the public enough time to respond and give ... view
• 30 Aug 2011 in National Assembly: Thank you, Madam Temporary Deputy Speaker, for giving me the opportunity. First, I want to appreciate the role of the Budget Committee and the Report that was tabled before this House. I want to thank the Members of this House for approving the Report. I want to appreciate that from that Report, Kshs100 million was set aside for sunscreen for the albinos. When the albinos appeared before us, we realized that there is something in this country that we did not know. I have two quick issues for the Ministry and the first one is on vehicles. I wish to ... view
• 30 Aug 2011 in National Assembly: Madam Temporary Deputy Speaker, the second issue is the shortage of drugs. This is a real problem and a big challenge to this nation. I recall that when we were young, hardly could you hear that we missed drugs in our hospitals. At that time, you could go to hospital and you know that this is a drug from the Government of Kenya because it was engraved. The day the engraving was removed is when a lot of shortage started being witnessed in this country. Could the Minister consider reintroducing the same so that we can know that the drugs ... view
• 30 Aug 2011 in National Assembly: Regarding the Kenya Medical Training College, many children of this country want to go there and they keep applying year in, year out and they pay Kshs1,000. Could the Minister consider waiving the Kshs1,000 so that many Kenyans can apply? view
• 30 Aug 2011 in National Assembly: Madam Temporary Deputy, Speaker, lastly, with due respect, I want to talk about the issue of shortage of teachers. This is a real issue that we must tackle as a country. As a Committee we requested the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance to bring the same in the Supplementary Budget which should come by October. I do table the memorandum from the Kenya National Union of Teachers (KNUT) and Kenya Union of Post Primary Education Teachers (KUPPET) still asking Kenyans and this Parliament to consider the child of the poor. Let us employ teachers so that children in ... view
• 30 Aug 2011 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Chairman, Sir, while I thank the Minister for transferring Kshs2.4 billion from the Ministry of Education to the Teachers Service Commission (TSC), I still want to insist on the concerns that TSC is supposed to supply teachers to public primary schools, especially in rural areas where we have a serious shortage. view
• 30 Aug 2011 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Chairman, Sir, the truth of the matter today is that the children of the poor are not able to move to competitive schools. I know the Turkanas would want to lead this country in future. They can only do that if they get teachers. I just wanted to raise that concern. view
• 26 Aug 2011 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Chairman, Sir, I like this House because we have been giving conditions for every other Commission in this country. If there is somebody that would really wish that Kenyans go to school, I would love to see Kenyans going back to school. Looking at the Constitution today, we are talking of vetters. This Parliament will be vetting professors and everybody for every position. I would really plead with my colleagues that we support the amendments. All universities are open for us for evening, afternoon and morning classes. view
• 26 Aug 2011 in National Assembly: Madam Temporary Deputy Chairlady, I stand to support this amendment. Contrary to what Mr. Mungatana is talking about, deletion of this clause will actually discipline the political parties to make sure that they take care of their candidates and take care of them well. I want to plead with the party leaders that by deleting this, you are actually encouraging and helping to have the best people who will come and support you throughout. view
• 26 Aug 2011 in National Assembly: Madam Temporary Deputy Chairlady, I actually expected the Committee to have gone further. When we talk of 30 per cent, it is possible for a Member of Parliament, where you have over ten candidates, to come to Parliament with 25 per cent of the votes cast. It is, therefore, possible to immediately get 30 per cent from those who did not vote or those who voted for other persons. I thought that we would have proposed 75 per cent, just like when we want to amend the Constitution, so that we raise the bar for those who may demand a ... view