Francis Baya

All parliamentary appearances

Entries 71 to 80 of 186.

• 20 Jun 2012 in National Assembly: However, Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, I am aware that there are some cards which could be lying or are lying within offices awaiting processing or distribution. That is why we are working in consultation with the Provincial Administration to make sure that the cards which are still lying within the DCs’ offices are distributed. As for those that are within our offices here, hon. Affey or any other hon. Member who has such a problem, they could give me the information and I will work it out with the Registrar, so that we can have them issued. view
• 20 Jun 2012 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, the timeframe of processing an identity card varies. This is because all cards are processed in Nairobi. The information is collected from the field, after which it is brought to Nairobi where the cards are processed and then sent back to those areas. But in the case of hon. Yakub, I think that card has really delayed. I think there must have been a problem. view
• 20 Jun 2012 in National Assembly: It is okay, Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir. view
• 20 Jun 2012 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, these are some of the few exceptions that are bound to happen when we are dealing with such a huge number of citizens. Sometimes only a photograph that has been taken wrongly can cause a delay. This would necessitate the documents to be sent back to the original registration unit for the photograph to be taken again. So, these are some of the few cases. But generally--- view
• 20 Jun 2012 in National Assembly: Yes, we are concerned, Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir. That is why I have said that in such cases, we discuss them in the monthly meetings. But if there are some that have escaped our attention, then hon. Members could bring them to my attention and I will take action immediately. view
• 20 Jun 2012 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, I am not aware that the vetting committees get money from the applicants who are supposed to be given consideration. If that happens, then it would amount to inducing those committees. I know for sure that my Ministry facilitates those committee members. view
• 20 Jun 2012 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, when I talk about facilitation, I mean that they are given some allowances to cater for their transport. There is nothing like a monthly allowance that is given to them. If that happens, we will have a situation with permanent vetting committees, which is dangerous to this country. We keep on changing these people with a hope that they are not compromised. view
• 20 Jun 2012 in National Assembly: Thank you, Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir. view
• 20 Jun 2012 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, first, with regard to hon. Midiwo’s question, I think that this was a special occasion. The Minister was going there together with the area Member of Parliament to kind of address a baraza and oversee the registration exercise. So, I think the area DC could have run out of money and was requesting for assistance, because this was a special occasion. Otherwise, we are not supposed to give payment as such. I have done it in my constituency and I was not forced by anybody. I feel like I should facilitate on my own. I ... view
• 20 Jun 2012 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, I think we have tried our best to answer the Question. If there are any issues, I think hon. Affey can come to the office and we will sort them out. view