Dr. Valerian Kilemi Mwiria

All parliamentary appearances

Entries 601 to 610 of 862.

• 6 Dec 2006 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, it is true that we admit 10,000 students to our public universities. Unfortunately only those who have grades "A" "A-" and "B+" manage to be in this lot of 10,000. Is it not true, by implication, that those not among the 10,000 happen not to have made the entry grade? view
• 6 Dec 2006 in National Assembly: Yes; I mean in terms of the entry grade. view
• 6 Dec 2006 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir Let me come up with a compromise. There are not enough places for all those who have the minimum grade. So, that way, we blame neither the Government nor the students. view
• 6 Dec 2006 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, you are better than other Temporary Deputy Speakers. Let me say that I agree with the many points that were raised with regard to the volume of work, books that our students have to carry and constant changes. Many of our institutions were never prepared in terms of equipment and facilities to match the increase in the number of students. This is what we have been trying to change. We have reduced syllabus contents. We are saying that schools that are disadvantaged should be given a priority in terms of investments that we are putting ... view
• 6 Dec 2006 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, that is not in dispute. I said that even for strugglers like him, it is good to find other opportunities. That should not just happen when they are in misery. I know he was fighting for my freedom. In fact, he was my lawyer during the UASU days. view
• 6 Dec 2006 in National Assembly: He is very qualified! He was a very good lawyer. Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, harmonisation is a good thing. We should do harmonisation in terms of quality. Honestly, I must say this. I have some experience to say it with confidence, in spite of our many problems. Our education system is still very competitive worldwide. When our students find opportunities in the United States of America (USA) and other countries, they really do very well. That cannot be said of institutions in Uganda, Tanzania and so on. So, harmonisation should not just be about the structure. It should be ... view
• 6 Dec 2006 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, 4192 PARLIAMENTARY DEBATES December 6, 2006 Sir, I never implied that they are not broad-minded at all. I just asked: Are you likely to be more broad-minded if you are exposed to a broader range of subjects than they were? You are already broad-minded. We can tell that. However, if you have a broader access to more subjects, are you likely to be much more broad-minded? On the issue of confusion, it is never our intention to confuse anyone. Hon. Members can also refuse to be confused. So, it is a point of argument. Mr. Temporary ... view
• 6 Dec 2006 in National Assembly: On a point of order, Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir. I just wanted to correct the impression that boarding schools are Government's imposition. It is parents who ask for it and students who insist on it. As we let our children go to those schools, let us ask ourselves if they can compete with those who are in schools which are much more facilitated. view
• 30 Nov 2006 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I beg to reply. (a) I am aware that Joy Town Primary School is currently in a very bad shape and requires urgent rehabilitation at an estimated cost of Kshs1.6 million and not Kshs4 million. (b) In 2005/2006 financial year, the Ministry released a total of Kshs200 million for special schools in the country, both primary and secondary schools. Out of that, Joy Town Primary School got almost Kshs1.13 million vide Cheque No.CBK 136656 dated 30th June, 2006. Before that, another Kshs300,000 had been released to the same school. We are doing our best and repairs ... view
• 30 Nov 2006 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, it is not a matter of considering. Certainly, next year, we will vote some more money to that institution along with other special institutions. Yes, we shall do it. view