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• 21 Mar 2017 in National Assembly: the President wants Kenya--- We are not stupid. This is such that when Hon. Duale talks about a successful economy, maybe, I can take him to my village, give him my phone for one day and get to see my people who are suffering because of the mismanagement of our economy by the Jubilee Government. In fact, the Jubilee Government is not even stealing your taxpayers‘ money anymore. That is because your taxes are now paying interest for what has already been borrowed. They are now borrowing and stealing and the right word for that is ―looting‖. A kid born ... view
• 21 Mar 2017 in National Assembly: You will get your chance, young man. This Government is not equal to the task. view
• 21 Mar 2017 in National Assembly: Hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker, the governors should be reined in to stop overemploying because we need that money for milk, medicine, fertilizers, tractors and The electronic version of the Official Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor. view
• 21 Mar 2017 in National Assembly: many other things for our people. Why is the President and the presidency not talking about the blotted political offices in this country? A small country like Kenya cannot have over 400 politicians at the national level. We cannot afford it. We cannot borrow to pay ourselves! In my county, there are 30 elected Members of County Assemblies (MCAs) but 18 of them are nominated. On what basis is this? Why are we spending our money wrongly? That is why I have never and will never support the one-third gender rule if it does not come along with downsizing of ... view
• 21 Mar 2017 in National Assembly: Who in this Government is looting from the State in the name of equipping the police? It is known people. If we do not tell Kenyans the truth--- Is it that the President does not obey the law, he is misinformed, or he is disinterested in governing this country? What is it that he is leaving us in a deep hole from where he found us? Why does he not care? This is not a joke! We must face it. Members of the House, you have nothing to fear. The people will decide your fate but on this debate, please, ... view
• 16 Mar 2017 in National Assembly: Thank you, Hon. Speaker. view
• 16 Mar 2017 in National Assembly: Hon. Speaker, mine may have been overtaken by events because I wanted you to give the general expected time when you shall guide us on this issue of quorum. This is because when you spoke, many Members, as usual, were not here. Yesterday, we had enough quorum even before time. Maybe, it is because their salary is going to be cut and that is why they are not here. view
• 16 Mar 2017 in National Assembly: Maybe, they are scared because they do not know what the law says. We need to re- assure them to come because Parliament is still on. So, maybe, just issue the guidelines. view
• 16 Mar 2017 in National Assembly: Hon. Speaker, I just wanted them to be reassured. view
• 16 Mar 2017 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, we also need to tell them that those are suggestions from some people outside this House, and we will deal with them when the time comes. Those are just proposals. view