Joseph Oyugi Magwanga

All parliamentary appearances

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• 16 Jun 2009 in National Assembly: Thank you Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, for this opportunity to contribute on the Motion. I have to thank the Minister so much for the Budget which he read last week. The Budget is very okay. It is a balanced Budget which cuts across all the Ministries. It also tried to devolve resources to various areas or the constituencies. This will ensure development is initiated, monitored and supervised by the people who initiate it. Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, we have actually seen some progress since the Constituencies Development Fund (CDF) was initiated. The devolved fund which was initiated by ... view
• 19 Mar 2008 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, thank you for giving me this opportunity to stand in this House to give my maiden speech. My names are Joseph Oyugi Magwanga, Member of Parliament for Kasipul-Kabondo. Kasipul- Kabondo is in Rachuonyo District in Nyanza Province. This is one of the biggest constituencies in the country which has not been sub-divided since Independence. I hope my honourable colleagues will help me so that it may be sub-divided during this 10th Parliament. I want to take this opportunity to thank my constituents for electing me to be in this august House. I also take this opportunity to ... view
• 19 Mar 2008 in National Assembly: In the Presidential Speech, the President talked about empowering the youth. When looking at youth issues there is the issue of unemployment. This has become a big problem in this country. Youth in this country are marginalised and are hard-hit. They are not employed. That is why most of them are involved in drug abuse and alcoholism. If employment opportunities could be provided to them, then they will be very good and responsible people in this country. I would like to encourage the Government to come up with some industries so that employment opportunities could be provided for our youth. ... view