Dr. Valerian Kilemi Mwiria

All parliamentary appearances

Entries 571 to 580 of 862.

• 17 Apr 2007 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, if he was saying that we must make an effort to ensure that we address the needs of the disadvantaged, how can I not agree with him? view
• 11 Apr 2007 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I beg to reply. (a) Yes, I am aware that physically challenged candidates sit for the same examination papers as those who are able-bodied. However, before the candidates sit for these examinations, the Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) assesses the candidates as to the nature and the severity of the disability and then decides on the kind of assistance each candidate would get. (b) I wish to state that physically challenged candidates are currently being given between 30 and 45 extra minutes for each of the papers they sit depending on the nature and severity of the ... view
• 11 Apr 2007 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I already said that this is what is happening. That is the policy. For the second part of the Question that is already the case. In addition to that, we provide other support. This is in terms of handling apparatus for practical examinations. There are also extra invigilators to support them in terms of helping them with papers and any other support they may need; going to the toilet and so forth. So, there are both human resources and additional time. This is a directive. Every school and invigilator is expected to go by the guidelines, especially ... view
• 11 Apr 2007 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, we have realised that it is a difficult task to deal with students with various forms of challenges. We are trying our best. This is the beginning. Some things are happening, but we also hope to introduce an affirmative action policy with regard to admission to universities. Students with such disadvantage can be admitted to university with lower grades than those who are advantaged. view
• 11 Apr 2007 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, that is a good question. However, it is common sense that if you have a lame leg you cannot be given extra time to do examinations. You do not use your legs to write examinations. This is why I said--- view
• 11 Apr 2007 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, the rules apply once candidates are in the examination room. view
• 11 Apr 2007 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I was talking about the policy that Mr. Kimeto is referring to. I said that we will try to improve on the basis of comments and suggestions that we get from hon. Members. I think it is also up to him to bring a Motion on this matter to Parliament. He can be assured of our support because we are sensitive to those not as lucky as we are. view
• 4 Apr 2007 in National Assembly: Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, for giving me the opportunity to contribute in support of the very fact that we all support security, and echo those who have said that it would not be in the interests of any Government to support a situation of insecurity, and that if we use politics in this way, it does not help us in any way to resolve this and other issues. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, this is a national problem in that we have been with these clashes from the 1990s. In fact, in the 1990s, there was much more intensity ... view
• 4 Apr 2007 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, I do not want us to go back to the issue about the sanctity of private property. We cannot talk about the sanctity of private property if you did not acquire that property through hard work. Sanctity of private property has got to do with people who have worked hard for it. You cannot talk about capitalism if you do not want to go by the rules of capitalism, which is hard work and sweating for whatever you get. Therefore, that is why I say that we should re-examine the whole land issue in this ... view
• 4 Apr 2007 in National Assembly: Yes, Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir. It is a land issue. It is so related, only that we would like to look at the surface. We do not want to look at the real problem. view