Hon. Franklin Bett

All parliamentary appearances

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• 30 Nov 2011 in National Assembly: (a) by inserting the following new paragraph immediately after paragraph (o)– (oo) establish the Kenya Academy of Engineering and Technology whose purpose shall be to advise the National and County Governments on policy matters relating to engineering and technology; view
• 30 Nov 2011 in National Assembly: (b) by renumbering the existing clause as subclause (1); and (c) by adding the following new subclause– (2) Where any conflict arises between the provisions of this section and the provisions of any other written law for the time being in force, the provisions of this section shall prevail. view
• 30 Nov 2011 in National Assembly: Madam Temporary Deputy Chairlady, I want to indicate that when we consulted the Attorney-General, regarding Clause 7(a) the Attorney-General was saying we retain the word “recommend”. I am also aware that the Committee is also making a similar recommendation. So, I think it is upon this House to decide how to go on that. view
• 30 Nov 2011 in National Assembly: Secondly, for parts (c) and (b) I want to recommend that they say: “Plan, arrange, co-ordinate and oversee continuing professional training and development and facilitate internship of graduate engineers. Continuous, would be non-stopping. view
• 30 Nov 2011 in National Assembly: Madam Temporary Deputy Chairlady, this is a product of the education world. Continuing education is what we always hear, not continuous education. view
• 30 Nov 2011 in National Assembly: I was only indicating a comment by the Attorney-General’s office. It may be worthwhile to retain it as recommended as opposed to deleting to replace the word “order”. I have no objection to it. That is why I wanted to leave it to this hon. House to decide which way to go. I know the Committee is in agreement with the word “recommend” as proposed by Eng. Gumbo. view
• 30 Nov 2011 in National Assembly: Madam Temporary Deputy Chairlady, I have no objection so long as he does not direct the punches to the Chair. view
• 30 Nov 2011 in National Assembly: Madam Temporary Deputy Chair, I would not have wished to contradict what the hon. Member is saying but my only worry is that it is going to be limiting. If you look at that particular clause, it says:- “The Board may, where it considers appropriate, co-opt persons by virtue of their knowledge or expertise in specific areas to be members of its committees”. Engineers are also human beings. They will also be handling issues that concern humanity. Therefore, they may wish to co-opt, if it is a personnel or gender issue, an appropriate person for that purpose, for that moment. ... view
• 30 Nov 2011 in National Assembly: Madam Temporary Deputy Chair, I beg to move:- THAT, Clause 11 of the Bill be amended– (a) in sub clause (2)(a), by deleting the word “Minister” and substituting therefor the words “Cabinet Secretary”; and (b) in sub clause (2)(b), by deleting the word “Minister” and substituting therefor the words “Cabinet Secretary”. view
• 30 Nov 2011 in National Assembly: Madam Temporary Deputy Chair, I think the proposal by the Committee is not the same as my proposal. However, I accept what the Committee is proposing for amendment. Madam Temporary Deputy Chairlady, I do know the situation. I accept and withdraw my amendment. view