Dr. Valerian Kilemi Mwiria

All parliamentary appearances

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• 22 Jan 2009 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, she seems to have had the answer. You know, there are what we call rhetorical questions. I did not expect the hon. Member will ask that quickly. view
• 22 Jan 2009 in National Assembly: However, we have actually put more money in public universities. In fact, this financial year, an extra Kshs2.5 billion was voted for the expansion of those universities. The reason that expansion is possible is because these resources are being availed. I agree that we are not giving as much as we would like to see happen. If the lecturers are moonlighting, it is not because there has not been an increment in the funding. In fact, two years ago, lecturer's salaries were raised. Of course, they would like to have more money like the teachers. If you need more money, ... view
• 22 Jan 2009 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, the categorisation is not really necessary. However, whether we make it official or not, it will be clear who has been admitted through the Joint Admissions Board (JAB) and who is coming in as a privately-paid for student. That is why we are saying that there is no need to separate them when it comes to attending classes. The hon. Member is quite right. That distinction would be necessary only with regard to who gets more support than the other. Some students, on the basis of their qualifications, would require more support. Also, on the basis of ... view
• 21 Jan 2009 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, I have some questions on the composition of this Committee. This is because I understand the Government side is supporting it. I wonder why we need to have a select committee to investigate the cause of cattle rustling. Do we not know the causes? Why is it that we have to know the people who are involved? Do we not know them? Why should we report in eight months? Cattle will still be stolen before we take any action. There are too many committees which cost a lot of money. This is an issue that ... view
• 21 Jan 2009 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, coming from that part of the country, as you know, cattle rustling between Meru North and Samburu is a big problem. It is such a big problem and is too frequent. Sometimes, you wonder whether some of us still live in the stone age. It is very barbaric. You just do not understand why it should still be taking place in this day and age. Members of Parliament from the region are under constant pressure from their constituents. In Meru, it is like it happens on a daily basis. Livestock rustlers from across, especially Samburu ... view
• 21 Jan 2009 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, we have livestock farmers who have absolutely nothing else. Therefore, when they lose 40 or 50 head of cattle or goats, their livelihood is basically taken a way. You are making them completely helpless in terms of being able to earn basic existence, pay school fees for their children and take care of other basic needs. Therefore, it is really a very serious matter, especially when you consider that is all the farmers have. view
• 21 Jan 2009 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, some of the causes include the fact that it seems that there is no organised recovery system. This can happen from time to time but you follow it up, it view
• 21 Jan 2009 in National Assembly: 4286 PARLIAMENTARY DEBATES January 21, 2009 view
• 21 Jan 2009 in National Assembly: seems like there is no systematic mechanism by the Government to follow the issue up and take action. There seems to be inadequate facilities. Every time you hear victims complain that they are told by the police that they do not have enough vehicles. If one requests for a helicopter to do an overhead search, he or she is told it is not available. It also seems like there is a great deal of laxity by those supposed to pursue the animals. This could be because they are directly not involved themselves. view
• 21 Jan 2009 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker Sir, I also think there is disinterest on the part of leadership and some kind of silent encouragement. We keep saying that if Members of Parliament can ask their constituents to stop this barbaric stone age habit, it would not be happening. Members of Parliament must have the courage to say that this should not be happening. The other day I was challenged my friend, Mr. Letimalo, from Samburu East and told him how much trouble we are getting from his constituents. I asked him to forget the fact that he would lose votes and talk ... view