John Munyes

All parliamentary appearances

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• 15 Jul 2008 in National Assembly: Yes, Mr. Speaker, Sir. Should I proceed? view
• 19 Mar 2008 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I would like to first thank the people of Turkana North Constituency for electing me to this House for the third term. I would also like to thank the whole FORD(K) fraternity for the support I have received from it since I joined Parliament. Mr. Speaker, Sir, secondly, I would like to thank you for being elected as the Speaker of the National Assembly during this challenging time. You have proved that you can control the House and run its affairs the right way at a time when we really need reconciliation and working in unity. Mr. ... view
• 11 Oct 2007 in National Assembly: Subclause (1) by deleting the words "National Labour Court" and substituting therefor the words "Industrial Court". view
• 16 Aug 2007 in National Assembly: Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. This is a special report on the mudslide incident that occurred in Western Province. August 16, 2007 PARLIAMENTARY DEBATES 3249 The Khuvasali Village mudslide incident occurred on Saturday morning at 4.03 a.m., engulfing a family of three members who were asleep at that time. The local emergency response, commanded by the chief and villagers of Khuvasali, started search operations at 08.30hrs. Over 100 people converged in the area at that time. Due to the weight of the early responders, the ground caved in, engulfing about 100 people, of which 56 were retrieved and rushed ... view
• 16 Aug 2007 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker Sir, due to the high demand, I will try to summarise the--- view
• 16 Aug 2007 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I apologise. Let me summarise this report. The delay was occasioned by many factors such as weather, whereby heavy rains poured on Saturday and Sunday night. The rain is still continuing. The ground became wet, moving downwards and sliding exposing the rescue teams to even more risks. The following resources were sent to the ground; earth- moving shovels, two earth movers from the Mumias Sugar Factory and one from the Ministry of Roads and Public Works. These two were undesirable implements as they kept on sinking into the mud due to weight. Local resources were: Jembes ... view
• 16 Aug 2007 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, on 15th August, 2007, according to our reports and findings, seven people are feared dead and the search and rescue is still going on. Other 15 people could be dead and under the mud. So, we are still going on to dig out the mud to ensure that we clear all the bodies. We want to assure Kenyans that we shall discuss this matter fully with the Ministry in charge of Administration and National Security to clarify the chain of command as hon. Members have actually put today. As you know, the long-term measure is the ... view
• 16 Aug 2007 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I think there is a section that is in my docket because I am in charge of food relief. When I responded by going to the site, I ensured that there is food in all those areas. I sent food to Kakamega and West Pokot where we had some problems. I have already sent some food to Trans Nzoia. But in terms of co-ordinating this, for the last one year, it was taken to the Ministry in charge of Administration and National Security. view
• 16 Aug 2007 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, let me just explain. Some time last year - I think this was occasioned by this policy that is being discussed - I was in charge of the National Disaster Operation Centre. This year, it is in the Ministry in charge of Administration and National Security. It is the National Disaster Operation Centre--- view
• 16 Aug 2007 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, the National Disaster Operation Centre resides in the Ministry in charge of Administration and National Security, so sometimes, it is difficult to make those commands until I discuss with my colleagues to ensure that the response is directed from there. view