Ferdinand Waititu

All parliamentary appearances

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• 1 Apr 2010 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, the normal cost of building a classroom in Nairobi is Kshs700,000. The Assistant Minister has just given a directive that building of classrooms should not exceed Kshs500,000. In Nairobi, especially in areas where there is black cotton soil which need to be scooped, Kshs500,000 will not be enough. Could he leave the cost of construction of a classroom to quantity surveyors? It is them who are supposed to quantify the cost of constructing classrooms. view
• 1 Apr 2010 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I rise to support this Motion. For a long time this country has been waiting for a new constitution. You know very well that it cannot be perfect. The amendments in this Draft Constitution were brought in this House and hon. Members could not agree. We are not sure that in future that they are going to agree. So, the only thing is for the draft to go to the people so that they can vote for it. We know very well that some people in this country are under-represented. Like for my case in Embakasi. In ... view
• 1 Apr 2010 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, we have been told and it is documented that countries like Singapore, Malaysia and Indonesia, which were at par with our country Kenya at Independence, are way ahead because of their constitutions. We are also told that our Constitution is the cause of all the problems that we have. It is my believe that having a new Constitution is a chance for this country. view
• 24 Mar 2010 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, considering that processing title deeds takes a lot of time and that some of the areas that are earmarked for fresh produce markets and JuaKali sheds do not have title deeds, could the Prime Minister consider waiving the condition of title deeds on this plots before the projects are implemented? Thank you. view
• 10 Mar 2010 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, let me start by commending the Prime Minister for the first courageous step he took in fighting corruption. But I wish the Prime Minister could have gone full blast in fighting corruption. The people who were suspended could have been declared half Ministers. The way it appears now, the Prime Minister will just be left complaining like us, hon. Members. He needs to do something so that when he takes a step, at least, Kenyans can see he has done so. Somebody whose position has been touched should appear somehow damaged. But he cannot just be left ... view
• 10 Mar 2010 in National Assembly: I am sorry for that, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I wish to state that--- view
• 10 Mar 2010 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I withdraw and apologize. You remember very well that sometimes back there was a list of Members that was tabled here by the former Minister for Justice and Constitutional Affairs. The list was concerning those people who view
• 10 Mar 2010 in National Assembly: I am sorry for referring to them although they are suspects. view
• 10 Mar 2010 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, that rests the case of personalizing the issue of corruption. You cannot fight corruption without mentioning names because it is individuals who are corrupt. If we want to succeed in fighting corruption, we must take head on the individuals who are concerned. In Embakasi, there are so many corrupt cases there of people taking public land. We take them head on because these are individuals who are doing that. I think it is also worth mentioning that we need to commend the Minister for Lands. Just recently, he canceled some title deeds for land which was corruptly ... view
• 8 Dec 2009 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I beg to ask the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Local Government, the following Question by Private Notice. (a) Who authorized the demolition of houses in Umoja III Estate, next to Mathare (b) Youth Association Headquarters along Kangundo road on 24th November, 2009 and what were the reasons for the demolition? (c) Why were the demolitions done without following the due process of the law? (d) Will the victims be compensated and, if so, when? view