MAJ GEN (rtd) Joseph Nkaissery

All parliamentary appearances

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• 19 Jul 2006 in National Assembly: Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. Last year, Kenyans voted against the Wako Draft because one of the most important aspect in that Draft was referring to devolution, which means that the only time citizens in some part of this country can benefit is when resources are taken to their districts. Yesterday, I mentioned that the technocrats in this Ministry never considered the effect that roads have on the economic factors of this country. They never considered security issues when they budgeted for this money. Mr. Speaker, Sir, if you take an example of Isiolo District, which is very expansive, they ... view
• 19 Jul 2006 in National Assembly: We cannot accept to pass a Vote like this when some districts are getting Kshs1 billion while others are getting peanuts, yet we are talking about resources of this country. It is very shameful to allow the Government to push citizens to the back door. If you look at a district like Bungoma, which is very critical with a lot of resources, very little money was given. I am not talking about the Rift Valley Province. I am talking of Kenya in total. If you look at the situation in Southern Ethiopia, we wanted to attract that market. Yesterday, I ... view
• 19 Jul 2006 in National Assembly: Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I was saying that if we wanted to trade with Southern Ethiopia, we need a road from Isiolo to Moyale. If we want to trade with Somalia in future, we need a road from Garissa to Mandera. We also need a road from Kitale to Lodwar to Lokichoggio all the way to Southern Sudan. These roads will open up markets and are very critical. Surprisingly, when you look at the allocations, you realise that Kisii Central, Gucha and Nyeri have been allocated big chunks of money. But a constituency like mine, for example, 2214 PARLIAMENTARY ... view
• 19 Jul 2006 in National Assembly: That is why I am recommending that we defer debate on this Vote until adjustments are made. We respect the Minister. We know that the technocrats are the ones who misled him to put those things in the Vote. It is very unfair to pass this Vote as it is. It is very critical because some areas have actually been marginalized. Mr. Speaker, Sir, yesterday, I was stunned by a Government Minister for saying that the Government is not misusing taxpayers' money. The Government has misused taxpayers' money to the tune of over Kshs25 billion, and we can prove that. ... view
• 19 Jul 2006 in National Assembly: I beg to support. view
• 18 Jul 2006 in National Assembly: Thank you, Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, for giving me this opportunity to contribute to the debate on this very important Vote. Without infrastructure, there will be no security. Without roads, there will be no development. Therefore, what the Minister has done by allocating funds for specific roads will go a long way in developing our country. Since this Government came into power in 2002, it has always been talking about the Emali-Oloitokitok Road. I would like to commend the Minister for allocating money for that particular road, which is a very critical road. Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, there ... view
• 18 Jul 2006 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, I know what the man wants to say. view
• 18 Jul 2006 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, I specifically said that the Minister should have considered to complete the road between Isiolo and Moyale. I know that money has been allocated to do the road up to Merile. It would have been good for this country if we had prioritised that major road. Other roads which should have been prioritised are Garissa-Mandera and Kitale- 2158 PARLIAMENTARY DEBATES July 18, 2006 Lokichoggio Roads. These are critical roads for the development of this country. We should tarmack these roads in order to target the markets in our neighbouring countries. They are critical for our ... view
• 18 Jul 2006 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, the issue of "eating" public money is very much known to this country. Anglo Leasing is one way of "eating" public money. Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, we know about the passports contract. We also know about the ships contract which was awarded by this Government on 19th July, 2003. This was "eating". What is it? Is it not "eating"? What about the Margaryan issue? view
• 13 Jul 2006 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, this Question is very interesting because Mr. Karugaara rose up the ranks from an Assistant Chief to a Senior Chief. So, he must have served the Government for many years. Whether he was dismissed from the service for negligence or not, his dues must be paid to him. Why is the Assistant Minister not making sure that this man gets paid for the service he rendered to the Government when he was in employment? view