Mohamed Hussein Gabbow

All parliamentary appearances

Entries 31 to 40 of 201.

• 5 Jun 2012 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, the hon. Member has asked why there is discrimination. I do not think we are discriminating. We are simply following a set of rules that have been set by the Government. It is a policy that we are following. view
• 30 May 2012 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, since the matter is urgent, we undertake to give a Ministerial Statement on Tuesday next week. view
• 24 May 2012 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I wish to give a Statement on the floods situation in the country. The Statement will address the issues raised by Mr. Ochieng on 6th December, 2011 and Mr. Ethuro on 9th May, 2012, respectively. Several parts of the country have been receiving heavy rains that have resulted in serious floods. The floods have caused displacement of about 22,000 people in various counties. They have also destroyed property worth millions of shillings, damaged infrastructure and killed 66 people. The most affected districts include Tana River, Nyakach, Athi River, Loyangalani, Homa Bay, Gucha, Kitui, Narok North, Kwale, Magarini, ... view
• 24 May 2012 in National Assembly: The long-term measures will include rehabilitation and management of the upper catchment of the Nzoia River and the reconstruction of dykes. The feasibility study of dyke construction is ongoing. The design of multi-purpose dam for flood control is at an advanced stage. Under disaster preparedness, the District Disaster Management Committee in Budalangi has put in place contingency plans and has remained on alert to deal with any eventuality of flooding. Other key players in management of floods include the Ministry of Water and Irrigation in areas of water conservation and general water use management; Ministry of Agriculture to ensure proper ... view
• 24 May 2012 in National Assembly: The Government has no resources currently to reconstruct houses or compensate victims of floods in the country. In Turkana County, specifically around Lodwar Town and its environs, light flash floods have been experienced during these long rains. The flash floods were not severe and therefore, no families and properties were marooned by floods since all water dissipated into Lake Turkana. However, the Government continues to monitor the situation and is improving the supply of relief food under the regular relief programme to the area. Finally, floods response requires a concerted approach and I urge the Members to support this endeavour ... view
• 24 May 2012 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, it has always been a perennial problem of floods and people are displaced. The Budget is always a very good reason for not solving the problem. This Ministry has been asking for money in the Budget. Currently, the Budget that we have been given is not enough to care for all those flood victims. We have always given our Budget to the Government and we have not received the money. Once this Ministry is financed, we will do a permanent job, so that we can control the floods. view
• 22 May 2012 in National Assembly: On a point of order, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. view
• 22 May 2012 in National Assembly: Yes. view
• 22 May 2012 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, who is supposed to ensure that? I thought it is the Speaker who is supposed to ensure that the answers are provided immediately and not the Member of Parliament or the Minister. Somebody must be in charge of that. view
• 3 May 2012 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, I beg to reply. view