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• 25 Mar 2008 in National Assembly: Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. The main point of my clarification has been alluded to by hon. Omingo. But I want to say that the plan which Mr. Kenyatta is trying to implement may be a good one for this city, if it is well thought-out. The worry of every Kenyan today is that the hon. Minister's move is intended to create a market for the chosen few. How is it that no tendering has been done to choose the commuter service company? Why is it that Kenya wants to be different? Everywhere on earth where there is a city ... view
• 25 Mar 2008 in National Assembly: Yes, Mr. Speaker, Sir! The Minister is aware that we have been talking about this issue for about two weeks. It is only fair to the parents and students that we treat this issue with a lot of caution. The integrity of the KNEC is in question. This is not the first time Kenyans have complained that examinations are doctored. In Nyanza, Rift Valley and Western provinces district schools, which normally perform very well, have all performed very poorly. I was in my home area two days ago, and about five headmasters said that when they try to complain they ... view
• 25 Mar 2008 in National Assembly: On a point of order, Mr. Speaker, Sir. view
• 25 Mar 2008 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, the Minister is neither fair to me nor to the people I represent. I have several examples to give of secondary schools. For instance, Nyabondo Secondary School has been one of the best district schools in this country. This time round, it is nowhere on the list! There is no reason to explain why a school that has consistently been on the list of the top 100 schools over the last ten years is nowhere on that list and yet we are not expected to question! If you have evidence, Mr. Minister, table that evidence here because ... view
• 25 Mar 2008 in National Assembly: Thank you Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, for giving me this opportunity to support this Motion of Adjournment. I think we have achieved so much in the last few weeks. As a country, I believe we have made positive steps. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, it would have been nice if we were going home when people knew who our Cabinet Ministers are. There is so much anxiety around the country about these Ministerial posts. There is even anxiety amongst hon. Members of Parliament. Thinking about it, I now see the reason why Cabinet appointments are normally announced two or three days ... view
• 25 Mar 2008 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I am not suggesting in any way that they be removed from office unconstitutionally. We know that we can do it constitutionally because they have outlived their usefulness. I do not advocate for unconstitutionality. However, I know that those people are unethical in both sides of this House, or this Government, will not for once, be served in the coming by-elections by a Commission which is not interested in the welfare of our people. view
• 25 Mar 2008 in National Assembly: Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. I want to say one last thing about the police force. Nothing could hurt this country if we brought the police under an independent commission. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, with those many remarks, I beg to support. view
• 18 Mar 2008 in National Assembly: On a point of order, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. I understand the mood of this House. Given that these issues have been debated in the other Bill, and we are debating them again and the Attorney-General has asked the membership of this House to expedite debate so that the President can sign this Bill tonight, would I be in order to ask you to call upon the Mover to reply? view
• 12 Mar 2008 in National Assembly: Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I want to take this opportunity to thank you for letting me address myself to the President's Speech. This is a time like no other. I want to begin by taking a cue from Maj. Sugow who has just spoken about the real issue. This House has a daunting task to address what this country has failed to address in the history of Kenya. Something very worrying which you have just raised this afternoon is that some of us are beginning to go against the spirit of the Accord. Leaders from both sides of political ... view
• 12 Mar 2008 in National Assembly: We are not saying that we will take people's land. But we are saying that if you have one million acres of land that is idle, you pay tax on it so that, that Kisii without land can live a dignified life within the borders of this country. I support the President's Speech and I know many hon. Members want to contribute. I want to urge my fellow colleagues to put the interest of this country first. Thank you. view