Amb. Mohammed Abdi Affey

All parliamentary appearances

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• 9 May 2012 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, a lot of what the President said can be confirmed to be true. He talked about things that have happened in the country such as infrastructure, attempts by the Government to fight insecurity - and I can see the Assistant Minister is always punctual and ready even though at times, he might not be quite factual in the manner in which he answers the questions – but, nevertheless, he has always shown determination and passion to answer Questions that come before this House. view
• 9 May 2012 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, the President spoke about security. This is quite an important aspect, particularly our engagement in Somalia. I think that the Government was correct and morally right to deploy our troops in Somalia in order to forestall possible attacks that might happen in our country. But as we do that, it was also important - and we said that - that our military engagement in Somalia must be alongside a political engagement. There can be no way - and it has shown, particularly, in the Somali case - that military engagements in Somalia is not the ... view
• 9 May 2012 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, on the issue of security again, where the President spoke about the Mombasa Republic Council (MRC), I think this House must rise to the occasion. We are not going to support destabilization of this country. We are not going to support any move, any group or any party that intends to separate Coast Province from the rest of the country. But it is also important to underscore the reasons and grievances those people are expressing. I think it is important to dialogue. I think those fellows who are saying Pwani si Kenya ; we need ... view
• 9 May 2012 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, if you saw what the Minister for Transport did, it re-enforces the spirit of hate in that part of the country. Therefore, I think what the Minister for Transport should have done is that the moment he realized there was an outcry at the Coast, he should have just revoked those nominations and appointed other Kenyans who can be able to take up those jobs. We do not want to re-enforce a feeling of marginalization. If you re-enforce the feeling of marginalization, the cost implication will be heavy. So, it is important that when grievances ... view
• 9 May 2012 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, the Constitution that we passed has provided all the medicine we require. If only the Government officials implemented it both in spirit and the letter, this country will have gone far. Therefore, issues affecting those youths at the Coast must be addressed in a manner which is different from the manner in which the Government is approaching it; high handedness, arrogance and intimidation. That only re-enforces a desire to resist. I think it is important that this matter is addressed and the President, himself, takes the lead. The President goes to Coast every other month ... view
• 9 May 2012 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, finally, I would like to talk about the issue of infrastructure, because I think I have a few more minutes left. I want to agree in great details with what the hon. Duale has just said. We expected by now, even though the parts of the country that were developed in terms of infrastructure are still important and they are part of the Kenyan territory--- But you can imagine that from Mandera to Nairobi is a distance of 1200 kilometres. Almost 45 years after independence--- It is a shame! I even asked at the beginning ... view
• 9 May 2012 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, it is important that before the President leaves office in the next few months, he ensures that the construction of a road network in northern Kenya begins, so that his successor can take over from him. It is also important that he plays a role in identifying a suitable leader. view
• 9 May 2012 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, we have got leaders who are being propped up on the basis of ethnicity in this country. Every region wants to come up with its own leader. Therefore, the President knows them and he knows who can be a good leader for this country after him. He can tell them: “No, no, you cannot be a good leader; I think you will be only useful to your tribe. But you are the right leader for the country.” As a Kenyan, he is entitled to his opinion. When he identifies that person, as he did last ... view
• 9 May 2012 in National Assembly: Maybe he feared he would be turned into a project. It is not a project! view
• 9 May 2012 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, there is a Vice-President, why do you go around, looking for a President? Already the Vice President is there. The President should only say: “My Vice President is able; you Kenyans elect him!” view