Amb. Mohammed Abdi Affey

All parliamentary appearances

Entries 761 to 770 of 1040.

• 18 Aug 2009 in National Assembly: Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, for giving me the opportunity to support this Vote and to thank the Minister, particularly the staff of the Ministry for a job well done. The Budget was received very well. We all celebrated this Budget. When we heard him speak here there were a lot of celebrations. view
• 18 Aug 2009 in National Assembly: I have just returned from Mombasa where we were taken through the Finance Bill. I am not as excited as I was during the Budget day because quite a lot of things that are in that Finance Bill were not quite clear to us initially. view
• 18 Aug 2009 in National Assembly: Before I come to some points, I just want to request the Minister to consider, first of all, consulting the Committee on Equal Opportunities in Parliament. From the next financial year, we will be asking the Minister to appear before us, so that we can understand the kind of Budget he will read, so that we can see whether it is equal opportunity- compliant in terms of the allocations and resources that will go to the different sectors in this country. We just want the Minister to be on the lookout because we will ask him to appear before us ... view
• 18 Aug 2009 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, in his Budget Speech, the Minister for Finance did indicate that a lot of resources will be devolved down to the grassroots level. This is a good thing because we have been fighting over resources in this country for a long time. He needs to go the extra mile by consulting the grassroots stakeholders, so that the people in the country can know and own the Budget. view
• 18 Aug 2009 in National Assembly: This happens in all countries, particularly in the East African region. In Uganda, for example, officials from the Treasury normally visit the countryside a few months before the Minister presents the budget. They go to all the regions and districts, sit down with the stakeholders, identify priority areas and see what allocations can be given to those particular areas. view
• 18 Aug 2009 in National Assembly: This effectively means that the whole country own the product that the Minister will read before the House. It has happened in other parts of this region. We do not see why Kenya is an exception. I just want to encourage the Ministry officials to go around the country. view
• 18 Aug 2009 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I was compelled to bring a Motion before this House which requires the Minister for Finance, effective from next financial year, to set aside 15 per cent of the Development budget for northern Kenya. There is a reason the President and the Prime Minister established this Ministry. It is a shame now that when you look at view
• 12 Aug 2009 in National Assembly: On a point of order, Mr. Speaker, Sir. view
• 12 Aug 2009 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I want to thank the Prime Minister for his Statement, and also remind him that Wajir District, which he might have left out in his assessment, is a critical district for consideration. My question is on the aspect of the Kenya Meat Commission (KMC), about which the Prime Minister has said that they are going to supplement transport costs, yet the animals are too weak to travel from the northern Kenya all the way to Athi River. Why do they not consider doing the off-take on the ground, purchase the livestock and use them as food aid, ... view
• 12 Aug 2009 in National Assembly: Thank you, Madam Temporary Deputy Speaker, I have a few more minutes to conclude moving this Motion. view