Michael Aringo Onyura

All parliamentary appearances

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• 12 Oct 2016 in National Assembly: Children observe a lot from their environment and how they see adults behaving. They copy a lot from that. Even as we put in place positions of chaplains, we also encourage adults in these institutions to set good examples and be role models to these children. Hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker, I also hope that if this Motion is passed and implemented, there will be a clear framework, standard or curriculum for chaplains so that this is not left at the discretion of every chaplain depending on their background and level of competence. There should be a very clear curriculum so ... view
• 12 Oct 2016 in National Assembly: I think the other one is tired, Hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker. I was wondering because I had just mentioned radicalisation of our children before it went off. This is a matter of concern. Maybe this matter can also be addressed perhaps with good guidance from a well-trained or professional chaplain. Finally, I think that one of the areas that need to be addressed seriously for our children and youth is unemployment. This is really a time bomb. The rate of unemployment in our country, particularly for school leavers both at Form Four and university level is alarming. We need to ... view
• 6 Oct 2016 in National Assembly: Thank you, Hon. Speaker for giving me an opportunity. At the outset, I support the adoption of this policy. As the policy points out, 50 per cent and perhaps more of the population is made up of children. They form an important part of our population and it is only right that laws, systems and structures are put in place to ensure that the challenges that our children face can also be addressed in a systematic way and in a much organised manner. Obviously, the 50 per cent of the population, who are children, will grow to become adults. So, ... view
• 6 Oct 2016 in National Assembly: The other area that needs to be addressed here is the entire education curriculum so that we allow children to be children and not to overburden them with books and heavy learning stuff. Hon. Speaker, I support the adoption of this Policy. Thank you. view
• 4 Oct 2016 in National Assembly: Thank you very much, Hon. Speaker. This is a very important matter for this nation and, as Parliament, we must ensure that we save KQ. If KQ collapses, it will be a big embarrassment to everybody in this country. At the moment, other than our athletes, the only other thing that we are proud of in this country is KQ. The electronic version of the Official Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor. view
• 4 Oct 2016 in National Assembly: I also support the formation of a select committee to dig deep into this matter and find out the root cause of what is ailing KQ. We would like to know if the problem is just inefficiency or there is theft and wanton wastage of resources. For example, issues of procurement should be thoroughly investigated. Even before we set-up the select committee, the Ministry of Transport, Infrastructure, Housing and Urban Development, which is in-charge of KQ, should be taking the lead by bringing in experts. view
• 4 Oct 2016 in National Assembly: I know the aviation industry can be very complicated, but experts can look at the various aspects of how KQ is being run. We should get competent companies or organisations of international repute to carry out a forensic audit of KQ and tell Kenyans what is happening. Even the select committee will require some expert information from the various organisations. We have the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC). What are they waiting for? They should move in and see what is happening. view
• 4 Oct 2016 in National Assembly: We used to have the Efficiency Monitoring Unit (EMU), which I do not hear of these days. If it is still there, it should move into KQ and see what is happening with the systems. We should make sure that KQ does not collapse. Some time back when KQ shares were floated, Kenyans bought them enthusiastically. The issue was over-subscribed. I know that Kenyans have goodwill for KQ. They look at it as their own. Even those who have never flown are still proud of KQ and have goodwill for the airline. Therefore, we must do everything possible to save ... view
• 4 Oct 2016 in National Assembly: Those who will be found to have contributed to the poor performance and the huge losses incurred by KQ should be held responsible. I have heard mention of possible conspiracy. I hope this is not a conspiracy to bring down KQ so that the cartels we are talking about can buy it at a throwaway price. It could be related to that kind of thing. We have serious obligations. I have been going through a few issues about the running of KQ and there have always been strikes, go- slows and high turnover. view
• 20 Sep 2016 in National Assembly: Hon. Speaker, the House has expressed itself and this is not the first time that we are expressing concern and disappointments with the NG-CDF Committee. I would like that as the Chairman comes to talk to us this afternoon, to tell us when those constituencies that have not received their full allotment for 2015/2016 Financial Year, will get them. It is unfortunate that three or four months into the new financial year we are still begging and requesting the Board to disburse money to our constituencies. In my constituency, I have not received nearly 35 per cent of my financial ... view