Lucas Kipkosgei Chepkitony

All parliamentary appearances

Entries 501 to 510 of 624.

• 4 Dec 2008 in National Assembly: Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. When the youth apply for money from the YEDF, it takes a very long time for their applications to be approved and for them to get the cheques. What is the Ministry doing to fast-track the processing of these loans, so that it does not take long? Could the process be devolved, so that applications can be approved within every constituency, rather than bringing the applications all the way to Nairobi? view
• 3 Dec 2008 in National Assembly: Madam Temporary Deputy Speaker, the Assistant Minister says the KCC, which was under receivership was bought by the Government. If it was bought by the Government 100 per cent, then it is the responsibility of the Government to pay all its liabilities, including the employees retirement benefits and their SACCO contributions. view
• 2 Dec 2008 in National Assembly: Thank you, Madam Temporary Deputy Speaker. I have very limited time, as you say. But I would like to give hon. Yinda one second, because he has passionately made that request. I will be very brief when I speak. view
• 2 Dec 2008 in National Assembly: Madam Temporary Deputy Speaker, let me begin by thanking all of you, first of all, for being here this late. I appreciate, I notice it and I do not take it for granted. I want to thank every one, who has attempted to support the Bill, and those who have had the opportunity to support or to air their views. I specifically want to tell you this: At the Committee Stage we will look at all your contributions. I will be collecting everything from the HANSARD and the door is open for you to tell us what more you would ... view
• 2 Dec 2008 in National Assembly: The reason is that we want a law that is going to serve all of us, and which the legislators in this House will be proud to support. We should not be afraid of science or afraid to move forward. The country is struggling for food, and we want to get our scientists not to live in Geneva and elsewhere, but to have the protection of the law and be here in their own country. I hear a lot about the dangers of GMO foods, but we should not be scare mongers. I am particularly embarrassed because the strongest opposition ... view
• 26 Nov 2008 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I beg to move that the Biosafety Bill be now read a Second Time. 3554 PARLIAMENTARY DEBATES November 25,2008 Mr. Speaker, Sir, this Bill is both important and urgent for Kenya. A similar Bill was, indeed, presented before the last Parliament and almost went through the Third Reading, if only the elections had not caught up with us at that time. Mr. Speaker, Sir, the passing of this Bill will be in compliance with an international obligation that Kenya is party to, which is the Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety to the Convention on Biological Diversity, which was ... view
• 25 Nov 2008 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I beg to move that the Biosafety Bill be now read a Second Time. 3554 PARLIAMENTARY DEBATES November 25,2008 Mr. Speaker, Sir, this Bill is both important and urgent for Kenya. A similar Bill was, indeed, presented before the last Parliament and almost went through the Third Reading, if only the elections had not caught up with us at that time. Mr. Speaker, Sir, the passing of this Bill will be in compliance with an international obligation that Kenya is party to, which is the Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety to the Convention on Biological Diversity, which was ... view
• 13 Nov 2008 in National Assembly: Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, for giving me this opportunity to contribute towards this Motion. I stand to support this Motion for Adjournment, in order to attend the workshop scheduled for next week. This is the first time, in the recent past, that the business of the House has been adjourned because of a seminar. I hope it will bring reconciliation and give us time to reflect upon what happened, and what we should do for this nation. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, it is very important that we embrace reconciliation and unity in this country. Just yesterday, we saw ... view
• 12 Nov 2008 in National Assembly: Thank you very much, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. The number of police recruits vary from district to district. What criteria does the Ministry use to determine how many are recruited in each district? What are you doing about the alleged corruption? It is alleged corruption but, in reality, there is corruption in the recruitment of police officers. view
• 11 Nov 2008 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, the Assistant Minister has mentioned elaborate measures which will make Nairobi a 24-hour economy. However, she has not given us a timeframe. When is the Assistant Minister going to do this? view