28 Feb 2018 in National Assembly:
The vetting process involved interviewing the nominee, examining correspondences from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission and all the requirements as stipulated in the Constitution and the laws governing the appointment.
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28 Feb 2018 in National Assembly:
Having taken the candidate through the process, the Committee made a number of observations. The Committee had the nominee’s questionnaire, pursuant to Section 6 (8) of the Public Appointments (Parliamentary Approval) Act No. 33 of 2011 and his curriculum vitae. Having heard the nominees own submissions during the approval hearings, the Committee made some observations on his suitability for appointment as Principal Secretary for State Department for Vocational and Technical Training, Ministry of Education, Science and Technology.
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28 Feb 2018 in National Assembly:
On Knowledge, Dr. Kevit Desai holds a Doctor of Philosophy (Phd) Degree in Robotics Control Systems Engineering from Shibaura Institute of Technology in Tokyo, Japan, a Master’s Degree from the same institute and a Bachelors Degree in Electrical Electronic Computer Engineering from City University, City College and London Metropolitan University, London, England. Therefore, he is very knowledgeable. He also pursued a course in Factory Automation Systems Research and Development from Toyohashi, Japan in 1990. Until his nomination, he was the Chairman on the boards of a number of organisations. Therefore, he exhibited vast knowledge and experience having served in various ...
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28 Feb 2018 in National Assembly:
Mombasa, Karen Technical Training Institute for the Deaf and specifically as Chairman of the Permanent Working Group on Vocational Training. He is a Kenyan citizen as required by law. He has academic credentials and professional training. His experience is impressive and in compliance with Section 6 (7) of the Public Appointments (Parliamentary Approval) Act. He satisfies the requirements of Chapter Six on leadership and integrity. Having seen his suitability, knowledge and innate understanding of the sector, the Committee, having conducted approval hearings and pursuant to Article 155 (3) of the Constitution and Section 8 (1) and (2) of the Public ...
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27 Feb 2018 in National Assembly:
Hon. Speaker, I beg to lay the following Paper on the Table of the House: The Report of the Departmental Committee on Education and Research on the approval for appointment of Principal Secretary for State Department for Vocational and Technical Training.
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27 Feb 2018 in National Assembly:
Hon. Speaker, I beg to give notice of the following Motion: THAT, this House adopts the Report of the Departmental Committee on Education and Research on the Vetting of Nominee for Appointment as Principal Secretary, laid on the Table of the House on Tuesday, 27th February 2018, and pursuant to the provisions of Article 155(3)(b) of the Constitution, approves the appointment of Dr. Kevit Desai as Principal Secretary, State Department for Vocational and Technical Training. Thank you, Hon. Speaker.
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29 Nov 2017 in National Assembly:
Thank you, Hon. Deputy Speaker. First of all I would like to congratulate the Kenyan populace and the whole country for the work well done yesterday and our President starting his new term as the President of this Republic. My Motion is…
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29 Nov 2017 in National Assembly:
Thank you, Hon. Deputy Speaker. My Motion seeks to designate service lanes for emergencies on our highways. 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.
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29 Nov 2017 in National Assembly:
Hon. Deputy Speaker, I beg to move the following Motion: THAT, aware that the capacity of highways and urban roads in the country is increasingly unable to cope with ever-increasing vehicle traffic, particularly in cities and urban centres, resulting into traffic congestion and snarl-ups; noting that these traffic congestions have resulted into serious inconveniences and wastage to motorists, heavy economic losses in terms of work hours and fuel consumption in traffic jams; concerned that these roads and highways lack dedicated lanes for use by emergency vehicles such as police, ambulances, fire engines and other such vehicles in emergency situations; cognisant ...
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29 Nov 2017 in National Assembly:
DRC and other parts of this region come to Nairobi for medication because it is a bit advanced. However, after arriving in the country; for example, to get a patient from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) to Nairobi Hospital, Aga Khan or any other health facility takes a hell of time. So, this particular Motion is trying to address issues that are going to save this country in terms of foreign exchange. This is because many nations do not even try to go to South Africa… In this region, Kenya has advanced infrastructural development. Another example is South Africa, Egypt ...
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