Ekwee David Ethuro

All parliamentary appearances

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• 7 Aug 2008 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I want to thank the Assistant Minister for making a 2442 PARLIAMENTARY DEBATES August 7, 2008 good attempt to resolve our problems. The House may wish to recall that, one year ago, in similar circumstances, there were bombings of Kenyans who had crossed the border in search of pasture. There was an attempt to ensure that we do not have another tragedy like that taking place in those areas. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, while appreciating the efforts by the Assistant Minister, it is very clear in the answer that only the Turkana and the Karamoja communities--- ... view
• 7 Aug 2008 in National Assembly: On a point of order, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. I am extremely satisfied, but I want him to tell us when he is going to supply those vehicles. This is the umpteenth time he is promising the same! view
• 6 Aug 2008 in National Assembly: to ask the Minister of State for Provincial Administration and National Security:- 2388 PARLIAMENTARY DEBATES August 6, 2008 (a) Is the Minister aware that, as a result of the drought and biting famine, Kenyan pastoralists from Turkana North and Turkana Central districts have migrated to Uganda with their livestock, setting a stage for violent conflicts over pasture and water? (b) What urgent measures is the Minister taking to ensure that Kenyan and Uganda pastoralists share the scarce natural resources in a peaceful environment? (c) What permanent measures is the Minister putting in place to ensure that pastoralists across the external ... view
• 6 Aug 2008 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, that is okay with me. view
• 6 Aug 2008 in National Assembly: On a point of order, Mr. Deputy Speakr, Sir. While appreciating my good friend and an able Assistant Minister, is he in order to continue misleading this House that the children from Samburu, Turkana, Pokot and all those marginalisd areas including Mandera, Moyale and Wajir do not qualify for scholarships, when I can demonstrate to him that Turkanas have obtained first class honours in these universities including my good self? view
• 6 Aug 2008 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I am not sure whether the Minister understands the gravity of that problem. The El-Molo community lives around Lake Turkana. Their population stagnated for a long time at 99 because of that problem. It is only recently that their population 2356 PARLIAMENTARY DEBATE August 6, 2008 increased. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, could the Minister confirm--- Last time, she had three bottles of water! There was no bottle from Lake Turkana because she could not even obtain the dirty water to show to the Minister for Finance. Given her skills as a great fund raiser, could she ... view
• 6 Aug 2008 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I rise on a point of order under Standing Order No.20. I wish to submit my request to the House to suspend the rest of its business to discuss a definite urgent matter of national importance. This is the mater of the killings in Turkana South. Ordinary citizens of this Republic were attacked by bandits and killed in cold blood. They lost their lives and their livestock, which is their entire livelihood in a single raid. This took place in Lesti in Pokot District and Takas in East Baringo. They killed 46 herdsmen, injured 13 and ... view
• 6 Aug 2008 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I beg to move that the House do now adjourn to discuss the rising death toll in Turkana South District. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, as I alluded in the morning, it is sad for this country to keep on losing lives because of banditry. On that particular incident that we want the House to discuss, the raid happened on 29th July, 2008, where 46 herdsmen, who were running away from the ravaging effects of the devastating drought and famine from various places in Turkana South - mainly Lokui, Lotubai, Morulem and Lokori - and they were ... view
• 6 Aug 2008 in National Assembly: That is the Public Service Week slogan. Then there is the Rapid Results Initiative (RRI) in 100 days, which is only three months. Where are these slogans? Are they meant for Nairobi only and other provinces or are they equally applicable to all the corners of the Repulic, including northern Kenya? We demand action from the Government, that it shall no longer be business as usual in Turkana, Pokot, Samburu and Moyale. We want the Minister to investigate some elements who are accused even in this House of propagating this vice through our people commercialising cattle rustling. This House - ... view
• 5 Aug 2008 in National Assembly: On a point of order, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. Is it in order for the Minister to impute improper motive on a Member when she is bringing a legitimate Question? Kenyans want to know the alcohol content of this drink. Particularly so, the Minister himself has not disclosed his interest, that he is a former employee of Kenya Breweries Company Limited. view