George Theuri

All parliamentary appearances

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• 22 Nov 2022 in National Assembly: effects of GMO foodstuffs in other countries. The science behind it is there. So, we cannot ignore this issue. As I support this Motion, the Government and, more so, the Cabinet Secretary for Trade, Investment and Industry who is a friend and a former Member of this House should know that the statement that everyone dies is so reckless. It even gives us the notion that he himself accepts that GMO foodstuffs are unfit for human consumption. With those remarks, I beg to support. view
• 2 Nov 2022 in National Assembly: Thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker. I want to support this proposal, and thank Hon. Mule and Hon. Gichimu for bringing it to the Floor. It is long overdue. It is the first time this Parliament will have a chance to amend the Constitution since it was promulgated in 2010. This amendment should be immune from the Judiciary and the Executive, and should have a by-partisan approach that we have seen so far. As mentioned by some of our colleagues, we need to informally engage the Senate regarding these amendments so that we can ensure a smooth process and avoid any ... view
• 2 Nov 2022 in National Assembly: One of the things that I want to request, as we discuss, and I would be making amendment to the Act, is that we must consider population as well. For us, new Members, we noticed that the distribution was based on wards. I would submit that those of us who represent urban constituencies like mine in particular, where I have over 280,000 people, the population needs to be a factor. The way wards were created in 2010 was not fair. There are constituencies with more wards and lesser people. Secondly, we have the Competency Based Curriculum (CBC). We will have ... view
• 13 Oct 2022 in National Assembly: Finally! Thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker. Like most new Members would say, we have been waiting for quite a while. Being my maiden speech, let me start by congratulating all the elected Members of Parliament. I also want to give a vote of thanks first to the Almighty God for giving me this chance, to the people of Embakasi West who voted for me, to my family, my wife, my children, my sisters, my brother and all those who campaigned with me in Embakasi West. I want to thank them for their support. It is obvious that my surname is ... view
• 13 Oct 2022 in National Assembly: Land ownership is one of the biggest issues that we have in my constituency. People do not have title deeds. Mowlem Ward has a population of 89,000, where 70 per cent of the Ward is adjudicated land. So, 70 per cent of those people do not have title deeds. Whenever you hear of demolitions in Nairobi, this is the ward that always has the highest number. That has to end. When I talk about women and youth empowerment, it is straightforward. They need funds, training, jobs and opportunities. That is what the women and youths in my constituency have been ... view
• 13 Oct 2022 in National Assembly: programme. I hope that the Governor of Nairobi will write to Members of Parliament from Nairobi County and formally communicate that position to ensure that we feed our children, especially here in Nairobi. We thank him. This is something that many parents raised a number of times during the campaigns. This is long overdue. Those of us who were in school in the 1990s remember Maziwa ya Nyayo . So, it is nothing unheard of. I support the Motion. It is long overdue. As I conclude, I reiterate that for those who won, especially the Government side, you need to ... view
• 25 Nov 2021 in National Assembly: Thank you, Hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker. I rise to ask Question 509 of 2021 directed to the Cabinet Secretary for Interior and Coordination of National Government: (i) Could the Cabinet Secretary explain measures put in place by the Ministry to ensure security of relatives or next of kin of victims of convicted and suspected criminals who escape from remand and/or prisons, considering the increased cases of escape of the said suspects and/or convicts, for instance the alleged child serial killer, Mr. Masten Wanjala, who escaped from Jogoo Road Police Station under unclear circumstances? (ii) Could the Cabinet Secretary explain the ... view
• 6 Oct 2021 in National Assembly: Hon. Speaker, I rise to ask the Cabinet Secretary for Education the following Question: 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
• 6 Oct 2021 in National Assembly: (i) What measures has the Government put in place to cushion parents against the effects of COVID-19 Pandemic, particularly parents with school-going children who have to pay school fees four times in a year? (ii) Could the Cabinet Secretary explain why parents are required to pay school fees for an extra one term during the year 2021 despite the fact that the terms have been shortened such that the total period spent by a child in school for the year will not be equivalent to an ordinary school academic year? (iii)What steps is the Ministry taking to ensure that learners ... view
• 19 Aug 2021 in National Assembly: Hon. Speaker, I rise to ask the Cabinet Secretary for Transport, Infrastructure, Housing, Urban Development and Public Works the following Question: - (i) Could the Ministry consider erecting barricades along Outer Ring Road in Nairobi City County, particularly between Taj Mall Stage and Allsopps, to prevent pedestrians from crossing below footbridges located between the two locations so as to forestall recurrence of multiple accidents which are being witnessed almost on a daily basis in the said areas? (ii) What measures has the Ministry put in place to ensure comprehensive road safety campaigns are carried out to sensitise Kenyans on road ... view