James Ndungu Gethenji

All parliamentary appearances

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• 13 Mar 2014 in National Assembly: Hon. Speaker, you had directed from the Chair the day before yesterday that I could make my response today. So, I thank you for the opportunity. view
• 13 Mar 2014 in National Assembly: Hon. Speaker, Kenya has played a pivotal role within the ambit of IGAD to negotiate a peaceful settlement of the conflict in Sudan. This has led to the signing of the Comprehensive Peace Agreement in Naivasha, which created space for a prepcite on self-determination in 2005. In 2011, the Republic of South Sudan was born. Arising from the historical relations over the period, an estimated 30,000 Kenyans have seized the opportunity to engage in business and gainful employment in South Sudan. Prior to 15th December, 2013 crisis, trade between the two countries was robust, with Kenya being the second-largest exporter ... view
• 13 Mar 2014 in National Assembly: affected by the outbreak of violence in Juba and elsewhere in the country, Amb. Mohamed also worked to ensure that Kenyans seeking refuge in different UN camps around the country, and particularly in Jonglei State, received every possible aid as soon as possible. On 21st December, 2013, while in Juba, Cabinet Secretary Amina Mohamed received and handed over to the Government of South Sudan the first consignment of humanitarian relief from the Government of Kenya. His Excellency the President also sent Lt-Gen. (Rtd). Lazarus Sumbeiywo to Juba, South Sudan, as a special envoy to lend his considerable stature and commitment ... view
• 13 Mar 2014 in National Assembly: implementation of the LAPSSET programme. They also agreed to prioritise the development of the Eldoret-Lokichoggio-Nadapal-Torit-Juba Road and to expand bilateral trade and investment. On 12th December, 2013, His Excellency President Salva Kiir attended the celebrations of the 50th Anniversary of the Independence Day of the Republic of Kenya. Hon. Speaker, besides those high level contacts, the two countries are engaging each other at many other levels, including at the ministerial level. Those interactions are intended to cement relations in the interest of the two countries and people. The negotiations of the Draft Bilateral Air Service Agreement (BASA) between Kenya and ... view
• 13 Mar 2014 in National Assembly: ( Loud consultations ) view
• 13 Mar 2014 in National Assembly: The rest will come from Uganda and Ethiopia. In the area of economic trade, His Excellency President Kenyatta and His Excellency President Salva Kiir, participated in the Second Regional Infrastructure Summit, which was held in Mombasa, Kenya, between 26th and 28th August, 2013. During the Summit, the need to expedite the implementation of LAPSSET project was also emphasized. Subsequently, South Sudan participated in the 3rd Regional Infrastructure Summit held in Kigali, Rwanda from 25th - 28th October, 2013, which emphasized on the need to expedite the construction of the South Sudan-Kenya crude oil pipeline. Finally, to sustain Kenya’s commitment and ... view
• 13 Mar 2014 in National Assembly: Thank you, hon. Speaker. By my own admission--- view
• 13 Mar 2014 in National Assembly: Thank you, hon. Speaker. In response to hon. Njoroge, I stated earlier that on my own volition, I had sought a Statement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs at the beginning of this year upon our resumption from recess. Given the topical nature of events--- view
• 13 Mar 2014 in National Assembly: I had sought this Statement, given the topical nature of the events that were taking place and the fact that South Sudan is a very close ally of this country. It is a close trading partner and many Kenyans were affected by the events. Certainly, it 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
• 13 Mar 2014 in National Assembly: was not a direct response to hon. Njoroge’s request. I thought it would be wise, given the high level of interest, to read out what I had immediately, while we make an inquiry into the specifics of his request, which we will do next week or within 10 days. On the question asked by my brother, hon. Eng. Gumbo as to whether or not there was a direct confrontation between the Executive and Legislature, I believe that His Excellency must have been adequately advised. Of course, the Executive has a wide prerogative to make appointments of special envoys. It also ... view