Kabando wa Kabando

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• 6 Sep 2011 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, I want to thank this House for finding very special time and hon. Gumbo for pioneering this to celebrate the performance of our athletes. Indeed, there is nothing better that has inspired this country than sports through the years. I want to assure this House that my Ministry has put in place the necessary arrangements and I am requesting for support when we bring the Sports Bill. We have asked the Prime Minister today and I asked His Excellency the Vice-President at the airport to help in the infrastructure so that it is put as ... view
• 24 Aug 2011 in National Assembly: Thank you, Madam Temporary Deputy Speaker. I would like to support this Bill. This Bill supports the Constitution by doing one basic thing; that is, to institutionalize governance and to ensure that the mechanism to benefit the citizenry is empowered through a process which is very solid. Putting the courts in every county is another statement that devolution is not just about resources. Devolution is not just about resources because that is what has really mesmerized a lot of people. It is about devolving the institutions to capacitate the people at every local level to access fairness and justice. Madam ... view
• 24 Aug 2011 in National Assembly: I beg to support. view
• 17 Aug 2011 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, I, first, wish to congratulate my brother, Mr. Namwamba, for bringing this Motion. Indeed, if there is a time when we should be making and acting more seriously on issues to do with agriculture, it is now for the very objective of ensuring that we achieve food security. view
• 17 Aug 2011 in National Assembly: Just as we speak, it is evident across the country that there is lack of food. But in this same nation, there is abundance of food supply with very many farmers decrying the fact that they do not have the infrastructure to connect their farm produce to areas where it is needed. This is a serious contradiction. view
• 17 Aug 2011 in National Assembly: Madam Temporary Deputy Speaker, if we want to mark our achievements in all areas, then the totality or the total solution in agriculture is very important. It is quite disheartening that while we are doing very major projects towards Vision 2030 in various sectors--- In the energy sector, we have electrification going on everywhere. Infrastructure is quite a success story and many people are very appreciative. In the area of supply of water, at least, we know that there is damming that would be initiated to cater for the pipeline layout for the country. The buildings in the city and ... view
• 17 Aug 2011 in National Assembly: Farm inputs like fertilizers, hoes and even jembes are a major challenge to farmers, particularly the young people who we are training through the new curriculum in the youth polytechnics in all the constituencies. Just about three or four months ago, we rolled out 2,000 instructors through my Ministry. In each of the polytechnics where we are sending instructors, we are sending one on agriculture. What are they supposed to teach? They are supposed to teach modern farming skills. They are supposed to teach beyond production; the marketing of the farm products. They are supposed to teach about maximization of ... view
• 9 Aug 2011 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I also rise to endorse the nomination of Rev. Kobia. It is very important to give rewards even in places of work. It is important to give merit. For those who have stood and have the requisite credentials and have had the courage to be torch bearers for the reform movement, it is important to give them a chance. That chance cannot be compromised because of some controversies that may deviate from the main issue. The question here is integrity; whether the person is qualified and whether that individual has the courage to face the task ... view
• 9 Aug 2011 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I have two issues. First is to ask that the relevant Ministry should also take advantage in order to complement by getting the grains, particularly rice from Bura Irrigation Scheme (BIS) that has been produced by the National Youth Service under my Ministry. A lot of work has been done through Kazikwa Vijana programme. There is a lot of rice available. We are trying to connect, but we need the pressure of this House. Secondly, we should celebrate constituencies like Yatta, South Imenti and Mukurweini which on record have done very many micro-irrigation projects, including greenhouses, ... view
• 11 May 2011 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, for giving me the opportunity to contribute to this very important Bill. Of all the legislations that we are doing to implement the Constitution, this is a singular most important legislation. The rest will fall in place if representation is shaped, integrity in representation, fairness and justice are anchored. view