Ekwee David Ethuro

All parliamentary appearances

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• 16 Aug 2011 in National Assembly: On a point of order, Mr. Speaker, Sir! view
• 16 Aug 2011 in National Assembly: On a point of order, Mr. Speaker, Sir. view
• 16 Aug 2011 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, my point of order is related to the one raised by Mr. Mbadi. view
• 16 Aug 2011 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, the hon. Member for Gwasi is trying to exonerate the Minister from answering part (c) of the Question, appreciating the difficulties he has in answering parts (a) and (b). However, I want to put it to the Assistant Minister that he is completely misleading the House. Even for the Budget for this financial year, this House has approved the Vote On Account. So, this is a legitimate Question, which the Assistant Minister should answer. view
• 16 Aug 2011 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, if you look at the number posted to North Eastern Province – 34 medical personnel; the North Eastern Province has three counties namely; Mandera, Wajir and Garissa. Garissa has a provincial hospital which is Garissa Provincial Hospital. Under all these categories there is no single town. I want to agree with the Assistant Minister that to retain these members of staff is problematic. However, what is he doing in terms of doing something extra just like the Ministry of Education has done with teachers? Hardship allowance that is given by the Government to teachers is up to ... view
• 16 Aug 2011 in National Assembly: On a point of order, Mr. Speaker, Sir. Surely, this Assistant Minister cannot run away on this issue. He keeps on referring to his neighbour, and yet we are talking about Government policy and a discriminatory policy where some civil servants earn 30 per cent of the hardship allowance to the maximum allowable, while others who are specialized, like surgeons--- That is why they cannot post a single surgeon to North Eastern Province. I have a cap of 1,200. Those are the incentives we are asking him. In the same way another Ministry of Government did it, why can the ... view
• 16 Aug 2011 in National Assembly: As you direct, Mr. Speaker, Sir. view
• 16 Aug 2011 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, you have heard the Assistant Minister, Ministry of State for Provincial Administration and Internal Security say that the job of a chief is to coordinate and, that, it is the Ministry of State for Special Programmes that gives food. I have a letter, from the District Commissioner that clearly states that the job of a chief is to inform the Government of a death. When he did it, he was punished. Two, the letter says: “It is your responsibility to ensure that there are sufficient food distribution points in those areas so that people can access food ... view
• 16 Aug 2011 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I am asking for your indulgence because it is along the same line and I have two letters. He is referring to one. view
• 16 Aug 2011 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I want to thank you for your ruling and for looking at this matter in a serious manner unlike this hon. Assistant Minister. view