Emmanuel Wangwe

All parliamentary appearances

Entries 1081 to 1090 of 1211.

• 30 Jul 2015 in National Assembly: Thank you, Hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker for allowing me to contribute to this very important Motion. At the outset, I want to say that the East African Community Protocol on Co-operation in Defence Affairs; the Mutual Defence Pact between the Republic of Kenya, Uganda and Rwanda; and the Agreement on the Establishment of the Eastern Africa Standby Force is a very much welcome idea. I remember attending a conference in Kampala last month; it was the Northern Corridor Summit. Kenya was a subject of discussion because it had delayed the ratification of those protocols and the mutual defence pact. I ... view
• 30 Jul 2015 in National Assembly: includes efforts by all the EAC states. This means that Tanzania is included, but the pact restricts within the three countries. This pact is very important because it is going to guide Kenya, Uganda and Rwanda. Using the principle of the “coalition of the willing” Tanzania is allowed in the EAC Treaty. I, therefore, thank the Committee for thinking twice and now that they have brought it to us, we should proceed and ratify the pact. Looking at the establishment of business, we have just had the Global Economic Summit (GES) here in Nairobi. No one would want to come ... view
• 30 Jul 2015 in National Assembly: Thank you, Hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker. I rise to second this Motion on the Report of the Departmental Committee on Transport, Public Works and Housing on the Ratification of Bilateral Air Services Agreements between the Republic of Kenya and the Republics of Ghana and Niger. From the outset, I want to say this is a very important Bilateral Agreement abbreviated “BASA” whose intention is to allow international commercial air transport services between the two territories. Before an airline can operate any international service to another country, the Government must negotiate a treaty level agreement on the destination of the country. ... view
• 30 Jul 2015 in National Assembly: It is, therefore, important that the bilateral air service agreement between Kenya- Ghana and Kenya-Niger, considering the capacity we have at the JKIA, Kisumu International Airport and Moi International Airport shall accommodate more incoming flights and outgoing flights. The ratification of this agreement shall give the State enabled movement of passengers between the two countries. Ghana and Kenya are world-apart but this can be reduced by aviation movement. Therefore, should we embrace the concept of signing the BASA, it will ease the movement of persons between the two countries. The signing of the BASA upon our ratification will create competition ... view
• 28 Jul 2015 in National Assembly: Thank you, hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker for allowing me to add my voice to this very good debate. At the outset, I thank the President of the United States of America (USA) for paying a visit to our great country. The visit by His Excellency President Barack Obama was not only an inspiration and meant to give us the position in terms of the Global Entrepreneurship Summit, but Barack Obama himself is an inspiration in his own right as an individual. Many a times, people have looked at themselves as not being able to deliver what is ahead of them. ... view
• 28 Jul 2015 in National Assembly: One great entrepreneur said that the best thing he remembers in his life as an entrepreneur is how many times he has failed. That is a statement of philosophy, but it is a reality that if you can remember how many times you started a business and failed, it will really take you a step higher. The next thing President Obama mentioned is terrorism. That affects both businesses and the economy of the country. By him saying that his Government and our Government are going to walk side by side, that is a great step. I really thank him for ... view
• 8 Jul 2015 in National Assembly: Thank you, Hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker, for allowing me to contribute to this very noble Bill. At the outset, I would like to thank Hon. Chris Wamalwa for thinking on behalf of those of us who are represented here by small parties. There was a quote here by the Leader of the Majority Party referring to the constitutional ruling by Justice Majanja which alluded to the fact that the Political Parties Act as it is is unconstitutional. That was only a ruling to depict the separation of powers. What I want to bring to the attention of the House is ... view
• 8 Jul 2015 in National Assembly: We have the history of ODM. I was a member of ODM and I know it dates back to numerous steps. Should it not have been so and should it not have been built that way, it definitely would not have been a big party. We know the TNA came up towards the last days to the elections. It was built as a conglomerate by a few people who had money; thank the Lord that they had it that time. What happens to those people who do not have money but have ideas? You need to get a fallback. You ... view
• 8 Jul 2015 in National Assembly: Thank you, Hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker. I stand guided. I just want to say that once we fund these political parties, there will be space which will create room for inter-political parties’ competitions and set up of various manifestos. Those manifestos will guide the ruling party in order to govern this country positively. With those many points and remarks, I support. view
• 25 Jun 2015 in National Assembly: Thank you, Hon. Deputy Speaker, for giving me this chance. I just want to pass my sincere appreciation for the decision this House has made towards giving of money to Mumias Sugar Company. view