Gideon Sitelu Konchella

All parliamentary appearances

Entries 571 to 580 of 588.

• 3 May 2006 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, first of all, we did not issue Form P1. Ours is actually Form 136C. On the issue of films, there is no problem. They are available. I believe the officer concerned is not doing his job, because the films are available in the head office. Should he ask for them, he will be given sufficient stock, as the need arises. May 3, 2006 PARLIAMENTARY DEBATES 853 view
• 3 May 2006 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, the problem is the public. When you go anywhere in the Republic today, you will find that there are a lot of cards that have not been collected by the public. They tend to move out to other parts of the country where they apply afresh for new IDs while the initial applications are being processed. When the IDs are ready, they are not collected by the rightful owners. They are finally returned. Last year, more than 500,000 IDs were returned to Nairobi because nobody was collecting them. If there is anybody in the Republic who ... view
• 3 May 2006 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, these ID cards have been lying for more than ten years. Some of the owners are dead or have moved out of the country. It is, therefore, a matter of an individual saying: "I applied for an ID card and I have a form here." It is for the individual to go and report to the relevant Registrar of Persons so that we can trace the ID card wherever it is. view
• 3 May 2006 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, with due respect to the hon. Member, that is not correct. The law says that within six months after birth, you are entitled to birth certificate and at the age of 18, you should apply for an ID card. However, most people do not bother to apply for them when they attain 18 years. After some time, the law says that you have to pay the penalty. It is, therefore, not because the Government does not issue them with ID cards but because the people have not bothered to apply for them. view
• 3 May 2006 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I can assure the House that there is no discrimination for all Kenyans of whatever race or colour. We do not discriminate! There may be other more active people than others. Of course, we also know that those who are far away are not able to collect their ID cards in time. However, we are doing everything to ensure and advise the officers on the ground to make sure that Kenyans get their ID cards. Indeed, the Ministry is going to ensure that before the end of this year, all Kenyans who are eligible will get ... view
• 3 May 2006 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, when the hon. Member was getting his ID card, the population of Kenya was probably 15 million. view
• 3 May 2006 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, right now, the population of Kenya has doubled that figure. view
• 3 May 2006 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I know that hon. Members are worried about the number of their voters. This is why everybody is very keen. I am glad they are because Kenyans also deserve them. It is their right to get these ID cards. I would like to assure this House that nobody is going to be discriminated or left out. However, we must understand that people lose their ID cards or need to get new ID cards once they get married. The law says that you have to May 3, 2006 PARLIAMENTARY DEBATES 855 change your particulars. If they do ... view
• 3 May 2006 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, the problems are everywhere, but we are sorting them out as much as we can. view
• 3 May 2006 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I think everybody is aware that these ID cards, for first applicants, are free. I do not see why anybody should complain because they are entitled to free issuance of ID cards. With regard to the issue of films, I have said that films are available and I will find out what is the problem with the Nakuru District because they are supposed to have enough films. view