Francis Mwanzia Nyenze (Deceased)

All parliamentary appearances

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• 28 Aug 2014 in National Assembly: Hon. Speaker, those Kenyans served Kenyans faithfully and they gave their best to make this country what it is today, as was seen and evidenced during Dr. Njoroge Mungai’s tributes that were paid by the current President, the former Prime Minister and other leaders. view
• 28 Aug 2014 in National Assembly: Hon. Speaker, I would also want to say that this House should protect the retired Members of the National Assembly. About their welfare, we have seen many come to this National Assembly and very many of them are in a poor state. Since those Members are called honourable because of the work they did, I think we should legislate and enact laws that will protect their welfare, so that we can recognize the sacrifice they made for this country. view
• 28 Aug 2014 in National Assembly: I also want to send my condolences to the people of Mandera and mostly Northern Kenya who have suffered for a long time and those who have lost their loved ones in Lamu, Mpeketoni and other places, due to insecurity, terrorism and thuggery. It should not happen in a democratic country like Kenya. As we go on recess, I just want to thank the Leader of the Majority Party, hon. Duale and his team of hon. Naomi Shaban, hon. Katoo ole Metito and hon. Washiali for working with us as the opposition and, sometimes, taking a bipartisan stand to make ... view
• 28 Aug 2014 in National Assembly: good people of Kenya and as legislators and people elected by Kenyans - do not create an impression that people want to grab power through the back door. Just explain to Kenyans because it is a constitutional right so that they can understand and support it because it is better for this country. I just want to say, as Members go to their constituencies, the biggest problem we have is about insecurity and poverty. About insecurity, this policy of Nyumba kumi that was introduced by the Government is a good thing and I want everybody to embrace it. In my ... view
• 28 Aug 2014 in National Assembly: ( Laughter ) view
• 28 Aug 2014 in National Assembly: Tell him now! He has led us well and we want to thank him on behalf of this House. I also want to thank the leadership of the Clerk and his staff. Today, there are The electronic version of the Official Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor. view
• 28 Aug 2014 in National Assembly: more facilities. It was a challenge when we were elected because we were such a big house but through good leadership now, nearly everybody has got an office and Members welfare is being looked into. I am sure anybody being presented with such a big number of legislators will face some challenges. But they have managed within that time and I want to thank them on behalf of my colleagues. Last but not least, I want to thank my constituents - the people of Kitui West who elected me after staying out for ten years. You know I was out ... view
• 28 Aug 2014 in National Assembly: They remembered me and brought me back to the National Assembly. Before that, I had been used to a good life because I was a Cabinet Minister. But now, when you are such a senior person and you are not an assistant Minister or a Member of Parliament; you drop from glory to grass! It is not very easy, but I thank those people because they remembered me and sent me to this House. I also thank the CORD Coalition for seeing me fit to serve as their leader under the able leadership of Jakoyo Midiwo, who is my Deputy. ... view
• 27 Aug 2014 in National Assembly: Thank you, hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker. I thank hon. Diriye for tabling this very important Motion; it has come at the right time. Kenyan Somali have every right like, any other tribe in this country, to get national identification cards (IDs). They have been marginalized, victimized and denied their rights. They should never be denied their rights. They have every right, like any other Kenyan. view
• 27 Aug 2014 in National Assembly: The matters raised by this Motion are clearly covered by Chapter Three of the Constitution; it speaks about citizenship. The most important constitutional provision is found under Article 53 of the Constitution. Article 53(1)(a) says:- “Every child has the right to a name and nationality from birth.” This Article is reinforced by the UN Convention on the rights of the child dated 30th November, 1989. Kenya is a signatory to Articles 7 and 8 of the Convention. view