Dr. Hellen Sambili

All parliamentary appearances

Entries 311 to 313 of 313.

• 30 Apr 2008 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I agree that Kshs50,000 is really not enough if the youth are going to be involved in serious business ventures. However, in order to encourage the youth, particularly in rural areas and, of course, with the support of leaders in those areas, that amount of money is good enough to begin with. I, however, agree that it is important to look for funds to support the youth so that we can increase the allocation. With regard to the time it takes for an approval to be given, we have youth officers in the divisions and districts ... view
• 30 Apr 2008 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I will attempt to answer. First, I would like to appreciate the suggestions. The disbursement through financial intermediaries--- That is the on-lending component of the Fund. That works mainly through financial intermediaries like banks, Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs), Savings and Credit Co-operative (SACCOs) and micro-financial institutions. The Ministry has entered into an agreement with 22 financial intermediaries, with national and local networks, to disburse those funds to the youth enterprises which are owned individually or as groups. I would like to inform the House that Kshs138,718,951 has been disbursed to 3,198 youth groups through the Constituencies Youth ... view
• 19 Mar 2008 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, thank you for this opportunity to address this House. I want to begin by congratulating you on your election as the Deputy Speaker. I would like to take this opportunity to also express my gratitude to the people of Mogotio, who made history by electing a woman Member of Parliament. I want to assure them that I will do my best to meet their needs, trusting God to help me. Secondly, I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate our leaders, His Excellency the President, Mr. Kibaki, and Mr. Raila, the Prime Minister-designate, for signing ... view