Gideon Sitelu Konchella

All parliamentary appearances

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• 6 Jul 2010 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I talked about the documents including the Malaria Policy which maybe the Minister will address in the course of time; I realize they already have a formula by which they want to address the whole issue. In conclusion, I would like to ask the Mover of this Motion to seriously consider-- - The Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) is the biggest research institution into malaria globally. Everybody comes here. I would ask KEMRI to put up a research centre in Kerio Valley and Narok. This is what I would like the hon. Member and the Minister ... view
• 1 Jul 2010 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I beg to ask the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance the following Question by Private Notice. (a) What justification does the Minister have for lowering import duty on wheat to 10 per cent in the 2010/2011 Budget, considering that even the previous rate of 35 per cent was in reaction to drought in 2008/2009? (b) What plans does the Minister have to increase the duty to enable farmers benefit from the expected bumper harvest particularly in Narok North and Narok South? (c) Is the Minister aware that farmers held a demonstration on 28th June, ... view
• 1 Jul 2010 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, in accordance with the Standing Orders, Questions by Private Notice should be answered within 24 hours. This Question is crucial because the whole country is waiting. Agriculture is the main- stay of our economy and our farmers are in danger of being auctioned by banks. It is a very crucial Question that must be answered. However, under the circumstances, the Assistant Minister has requested for that time. I agree that he brings the answer on Tuesday. view
• 1 Jul 2010 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, I stand to support this very important Bill. I also want to thank the Mover for bringing this Bill; I am glad that the Minister for Public Health and Sanitation is here; I am happy for her attitude towards this Bill because she knows the problem; I am sure she cares about the people of Kenya. Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, 80 per cent of all in-patients and all out- patients who go to our medical institutions suffer from malaria. You can, indeed, say that the child mortality rate and maternal mortality rate of the ... view
• 22 Jun 2010 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, I would like to support the mover of this Bill for bringing this important Bill to the Floor of the House. Indeed, it is a Bill that should have been here ten years ago but unfortunately, we have waited this long for this wonderful lady to bring it. Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, the issue of trafficking in human beings is a problem in this country. Today, Kenya is one of the routes for human trafficking from Ethiopia, Somalia and other neigbouring countries. This thing has been going on. There are agents of human trafficking ... view
• 16 Jun 2010 in National Assembly: Thank you, Mr. Temporary Deputy Chairman, Sir, for the opportunity to contribute to this very important Budget process. I also want to thank the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance for the very able way he is managing the Ministry. Today, I think Kenyans look at him as one Minister who is doing his job. Mr. Temporary Deputy Chairman, Sir, I wish to also thank the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance for what he has done to marginalized areas, particularly arid areas in terms of livestock production, on the issue of abattoirs and even hides and skin ... view
• 15 Apr 2010 in National Assembly: On a point of order, Mr. Speaker, Sir. The hon. Assistant Minister just walked through without bowing to the Chair. view
• 14 Apr 2010 in National Assembly: On a point of order, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. I rise on a point of order to seek a Ministerial Statement from the Minister for Education--- view
• 14 Apr 2010 in National Assembly: No, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. I apologize for that. view
• 14 Apr 2010 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, it is important for the people of Kenya that you allow me. I beg. view