Francis Chachu Ganya

All parliamentary appearances

Entries 1331 to 1340 of 1798.

• 12 Oct 2011 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, I think this should be a lesson to other State Corporations and boards of directors. In future taxpayers’ should not be lost in such an imprudent manner. view
• 12 Oct 2011 in National Assembly: With those few remarks, I urge the House to adopt this Report in totality, and implement its recommendations. view
• 11 Oct 2011 in National Assembly: Thank you, Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir. I stand to support the Independent Policing Oversight Authority Bill of 2011. view
• 11 Oct 2011 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, I think this Bill will enable us to have a very professional, accountable and efficient police service in this country in light of our new Constitution. I also do think that it will enable us to have an authority which will have an oversight role over the police service. This will be the first time in this country that we will have an oversight authority really looking into the work of the police. In the past, the only recourse we had was to rush to court. Now, we will have an independent body which will ... view
• 11 Oct 2011 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, this Bill basically tries to provide a legislative framework on which we can anchor this institution called the Independent Policing Oversight Authority. It is very good for establishing that institution. view
• 11 Oct 2011 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, this institution will also help us deal with complaints against the police. Kenyans from all walks of life will have an opportunity, a place or an institution to go to and raise their concerns about the police in this country, and this is welcome opportunity. view
• 11 Oct 2011 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, I also do think that with such an authority, which will be independent and have an oversight role over the police, our police will be more accountable in how they will deal with wananchi on a day-to-day basis. Because of being accountable, I think, they will also be more transparent in their dealings with Kenyans; this is very much welcome under our new dispensation. Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, the Bill also critically provides for necessary structures and mechanisms to ensure that this will be an independent oversight authority. I think this is very important. ... view
• 11 Oct 2011 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, the composition of this Committee was by the following Members: Hon. Mohammed Affey, MP Hon. Joseph Lekuton, MP Hon. Maison Leshoomo, MP Hon. Chesebe Fred Kapondi, MP Hon. Lucas Kipkorir Kigen, MP Hon. Francis Chachu Ganya, MP Hon. Millie Odhiambo-Mabona, MP Hon. Raphael Letimalo, MP Hon. Eng. Ephraim Maina, MP view
• 11 Oct 2011 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, the mandate of this Committee as set out under Standing Order No.192 is as follows: One, to promote measures designed to enhance acquisition of opportunities and improvement of the quality of life and status of all parties, including the groups that are marginalised on the basis of gender, age, disability, health status, ethnic, racial, cultural or religious background, affiliation or any other such ground. view
• 11 Oct 2011 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, secondly, the Committee is mandated to investigate, inquire into and report on all matters relating to discrimination or marginalization of the groups referred to under sub-paragraph “a”. Thirdly, it is to make proposals to the House including legislative proposals for the protection and equalization of opportunities and promotion of the welfare of the groups referred to under sub- paragraph “a”. The last mandate is to examine the activities and administration of all Ministries, departments and statutory bodies in so far as they relate to the rights and welfare of the groups referred to under paragraph ... view