Dr. Mohammed Abdi Kuti

All parliamentary appearances

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• 25 Mar 2014 in Senate: Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, I beg to support. view
• 20 Mar 2014 in Senate: Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, I want to seek a clarification from the Senate Majority Leader. The issue of fanaticism and any form of extremism is almost taking root especially among the young people of this country. Although it is pronounced in certain areas, this matter is becoming a real challenge. It is a national disaster in the making. Is the Government fully aware of the extent of this problem? If so, what measures are being put in place to counter radicalism in this country especially among the young people? This issue is affecting the whole country. view
• 20 Mar 2014 in Senate: Thank you, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir. I beg to second this amendment. I congratulate Sen. Khaniri for pointing out that housing elderly people is a very noble approach. Our African culture, network and social structure should be encouraged so that the elderly live among their families. They should be around other elderly people who will play the ball game with them and participate in church, mosque and school activities and reduce their isolation and loneliness that are associated with placing elderly people in homes which has a very negative impact on them. view
• 20 Mar 2014 in Senate: Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, I support this amendment because when you house elderly people, while it is a good idea, it is almost similar to caging. The first-lane life of urbanization has made young people not to be responsible for their parents, especially The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposes only. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor, Senate. view
• 20 Mar 2014 in Senate: Sorry about that, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir. You look alike. Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, this increasing number of elderly people needs to be planned for. We need to plan now and make sure that they are kept within organized community structures. The major problem that most of these people face is poverty. The poverty level in this country is high and being marginalized because of their age, they will be faced more with hunger, disease and all the challenges that face poor people. But their elderly nature also exposes them to diseases like high blood pressure and diabetes. These are ... view
• 19 Mar 2014 in Senate: Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, I want to join my colleagues in supporting this Motion and congratulating the Committee for doing a commendable job. They went round to see the status of our oil refinery and other energy sector facilities. Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, yesterday, there came up an issue of suitability for placing oil refineries. I just want to quickly put some clarification to that point, not because I am from Isiolo County, but because it was a Government plan to open up the Northern Corridor which is a silent, high-potential corridor. It will also bring up to speed areas ... view
• 19 Mar 2014 in Senate: Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, all I meant is that being a Minister for Foreign Affairs, he had a lot of tasks to negotiate for Kenya. view
• 19 Mar 2014 in Senate: Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, I am substantiating. A Foreign Affairs Minister’s job entails a lot of travel to attend to various fora. Therefore, it makes him naturally a “jet-set” Minister, to the extent that he was a hostage in a certain country! view
• 19 Mar 2014 in Senate: Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, the definition of “jet-set” is just to state the numerous visits, which is natural with a Minister for Foreign Affairs. I withdraw and apologise. view
• 19 Mar 2014 in Senate: Well, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, about the issue of the English language, it is neither here nor there, because I am a Borana. My first language is Borana, it is not English. Therefore, I do not take that as a challenge although I went to school to the extent that I am a medical doctor in this country. view