Dr. Valerian Kilemi Mwiria

All parliamentary appearances

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• 19 Oct 2006 in National Assembly: I would like to support hon. Raila and other hon. Members who have spoken on the need to revisit the whole issue of by-passes and continue with the demolitions that were not completed. We are very lucky to have a Minister for Roads and Public Works who was a no-nonsense civil servant and who has a good history of instilling discipline. If we do not do that, I think it will be very difficult for us to do it in the future. We must do it when we have people who want to support us October 19, 2006 PARLIAMENTARY DEBATES ... view
• 19 Oct 2006 in National Assembly: Thank you, Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir. I appreciate that I am being given the opportunity to second this very important debate on Sessional Paper No.2 of 2006 on Gender Equality and Development. There is no denying the fact that issues of gender equality have to be confronted rather aggressively and without any fear. We are suffering a lot of under-development because of the inequalities that have existed for a long time, and for which we do not have the courage to pin point and talk about. Our society continues to be very male dominated, shamelessly so. We can see ... view
• 18 Oct 2006 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, let me borrow a written reply so that I can read it. view
• 18 Oct 2006 in National Assembly: Unfortunately not, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. Why do you say that? view
• 18 Oct 2006 in National Assembly: That is allowed, Sir. view
• 18 Oct 2006 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I beg to reply. (a) Kiboko Primary School was initially registered in 1957 and issued with registration certificate No.7579. It was then re-registered on 18th September, 1962, and issued with registration certificate No.117120. However, since this school was registered during the colonial period, there 3014 PARLIAMENTARY DEBATES October 18, 2006 is need for the school to apply for fresh registration because there was an update of those kinds of records. (b) Mbogo Primary School was also registered during the colonial period and issued with a registration certificate No.26269. However, there is need for the school to ... view
• 18 Oct 2006 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, it is difficult for me to say the number of schools in the same situation. However, I would appreciate if we are given an update on the basis of what records Members of Parliament have on behalf of our District Education Officers. If the school committees apply for the title deeds and the schools are registered, then they would obviously be available to the public, as opposed to schools being run by managements of specific private farms. view
• 18 Oct 2006 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, we have clear regulations as to what minimum conditions are expected for a school before registration. It is first inspected by the District Education Board (DEB) under the direction of the District Education Officer (DEO) and then it is approved by the DEB. So, there must be land, teachers and required facilities. That is clear! I think what Maj. Madoka is talking about is the length of time it takes to register. We are trying to quicken the pace because, often that requires the explicit signature and authority of the Minister. We are trying to delegate ... view
• 18 Oct 2006 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I said at the outset that we have already requested the schools to re-apply. The Ministry's inspection process has taken place. For the rest, it is up to the school's committee. view
• 17 Oct 2006 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I beg to 2936 PARLIAMENTARY DEBATES October 17, 2006 reply. (a) A total of 338 students were awarded overseas scholarships by the Ministry between 2003 and 2006 as follows: Doctor of Philosophy, 35; Master of Arts or Science, 72; Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science, 308. (b) The criteria used to award scholarships is merit, area of study, regional balance, gender, consideration of affirmative action and some conditions that are given by the countries that are supporting these scholarship programmes. The list of beneficiaries for the scholarship according to province is on the list I ... view