Dr. Hellen Sambili

All parliamentary appearances

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• 28 May 2009 in National Assembly: Last week, the Member for Gem Constituency, Mr. Jakoyo Midiwo sought a Ministerial Statement on the controversy over the naming of Nyayo National Stadium. I beg to issue the Statement. The Sports Stadia Management Board (SSMB) advertised a tender in the local media in early September, 2008 for naming rights of the Stadium in an effort to raise funds. The contract was concluded on 4th February, 2009; naming the Stadium “Coca Cola National Stadium”. The company was to pay a total of Kshs98 million over a period of three years. Unfortunately, there was a mistake by my staff, notably, the ... view
• 28 May 2009 in National Assembly: Madam Temporary Deputy Speaker, it is unfortunate that the hon. Member did not listen to my presentation. On the second page of my Statement, I said that on the 20th May 2009, I called a meeting with Coca-Cola East Africa and SSMB. We discussed and agreed that the contract will continue but the name of the stadium would be “Nyayo National Stadium - Cola Cola Sports Centre”. I also said that the Ministry supports public - private partnership. I have a copy of that letter. I was in the meeting in my office, which I chaired. However, I did not ... view
• 28 May 2009 in National Assembly: He also implied that he taught me. That is an insult and I would like him to withdraw. Madam Temporary Deputy Speaker, on being appointed the Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports, I went to the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) to receive view
• 28 May 2009 in National Assembly: Madam Temporary Deputy Speaker, I will begin by answering the question raised by the hon. Member for Juja. I have said that my staff made a mistake by not informing me. I would like to link that with what Mr. Namwamba has said. I think it is common knowledge that the Chairman of the SSMB worked so hard to make sure that the former Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Sam Mwai, who had served his two terms of three years each was given another term of three years. I do hope that the hon. Member who has asked this question is ... view
• 28 May 2009 in National Assembly: Madam Temporary Deputy Speaker, I am answering all questions. I was only linking the answer to Mr. Namwamba’s, through what he tabled here. With regard to the appointment of the CEO, I would like to say that the Government has two ways of appointing CEOs. Everybody knows this! It is either through competitive advertisement or through head hunting, which is normal. I want to say that with regard to the appointment of the current CEO, we are all aware that we are preparing for the 2010 World Cup, and there is urgency of preparation to host the various teams. So, ... view
• 28 May 2009 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, I would like to say that my opening statement was that the SSMB advertised the tender in the local media and that answers Mr. Midiwo. I would like to say that the legal issues regarding this will be dealt with elsewhere. I want to say that the issue of what Mr. Mbugua has asked, that is about the running of my Ministry, we have had departmental meetings and I do not think it is for me to tell view
• 28 May 2009 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, I want to confirm that we have had meetings, and we had the last one last week. I want to confirm that when we discussed our own Ministerial activities, we had that meeting. I want to say that Mr. Mbugua--- view
• 28 May 2009 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, I want to say here that as for the disciplinary cases against staff who did not inform the Minister are concerned, we are dealing with that issue. I do not think we are going to discipline them. I want to put it on record here, that I can produce documents in this House, if it is necessary that my Assistant Ministers, actually have not been willing to represent me. I can produce letters. Let me say that unless there was another issue--- view
• 28 May 2009 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, if necessary, I will bring the documents to the House. Obviously, there is more than meets the eye. This is not just a Ministerial Statement. There are other issues that may not be related to this. I want to say that when we had a meeting last week and I invited the Assistant Minister to discuss the budget, Ms. Ndeti gave her apologies and also went on a radio station and challenged the Minister. view
• 21 May 2009 in National Assembly: Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I was going to a conference, which we opened today for the youth, but I was alerted about this matter. I will give the Ministerial Statement on Thursday, next week. But I would like to say right here that--- view