Dr. Valerian Kilemi Mwiria

All parliamentary appearances

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• 10 Jun 2009 in National Assembly: I want to begin by saying that this is a great idea, but its time has not come. For sure, very good points have been made as to why we need to go around the country. Issues related to national unity have been mentioned. We need to see the rest of the country so that we can appreciate who we are. There are also issues about our poverty and understanding what happens elsewhere; for example, people not knowing where Kulamawe or Migingo Island are located. I also agree that the Kenyan public and hon. Members of Parliament need to go ... view
• 10 Jun 2009 in National Assembly: Madam Temporary Deputy Speaker, well, he made the point. It is not a point of order, but he made it. It is too late to challenge it. The point I was making is that we have spoken a great deal. The reason why I was talking about tourism is that we make it look like we have to go across the country and have time for Parliament to see the country. Even talking about tourism, remember, when we go to Coast Province and other places, we are accused of being tourists. So, we cannot bury our heads in the sand ... view
• 10 Jun 2009 in National Assembly: Meanwhile, what about having our Committees also going around the country? They should have their sittings in parts of this country and bring ideas that are different from what we just get from Nairobi. In other words, there are many possibilities. But we can also be more radical in our approach. We can insist that to be a Member of Parliament, you must have certain basic qualifications and some of those basic qualifications require you to know a lot about the geography of this country. You can be tested. You must know about the geography of this country. Why become ... view
• 6 May 2009 in National Assembly: Thank you, Madam Temporary Deputy Speaker, for giving me this opportunity view
• 24 Feb 2009 in National Assembly: Thank you, Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, for giving me this opportunity to contribute in support of this Motion, although I agree with hon. Members who have said that we should not have adjourned because of the business that we were recalled for. view
• 24 Feb 2009 in National Assembly: One of those relates to issues on crimes against humanity. We were not able to set up a tribunal. We were also not able to make decisions that would have led to making the relevant constitutional changes towards getting a new Constitution. In terms of the democratic process, again, we are going to delay the process of petitions. That is because we cannot put up the Interim Independent Electoral Commission because of different interests that do not always take into account those Kenyans and constituents that are not likely to have Members of Parliament who have petitions against them. Action ... view
• 24 Feb 2009 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, I would disagree with the Vice-President and Minister for Home Affairs when he says that he is very proud of the quality and reform-mindedness of this Parliament. There are many reasons for us to worry about the quality of debate in terms of Members of Parliament coming up with very strong accusations and information that they cannot substantiate--- view
• 24 Feb 2009 in National Assembly: In terms of lack of tolerance, Members of Parliament are making points that you do not agree with. In terms of unnecessary interruptions, there are frivolous points of orders, hon. Members are taking part in and tribal positions as opposed to addressing issues. In some cases, even some hon. Members have been threatened that if you vote in a certain way, you are going to see the consequences. Those threats sometimes find their way to constituencies and the people that certain hon. Members represent. view
• 24 Feb 2009 in National Assembly: I think we need to reflect about that and really ask questions why we have not done any reforms and the quality and content of the debate that we have seen in the last few months is wanting. view
• 24 Feb 2009 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, I would like, also, to speak on the crisis of confidence, not just with Members of Parliament, but with Kenyans generally. That is reflected in our newspapers. There are major catastrophes in this country, problems of corruption and tribalism. I just want to say that we entrusted the two Principals with the business of making key decisions. I think it is important for them to take leadership and make decisions that are necessary. Sometimes, we lack the courage because they are there representing various parties in the Coalition. view