Moses Masika Wetangula

All parliamentary appearances

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• 26 Oct 2010 in National Assembly: On Thursday, we listened to the Chairman of the Committee. In sequence, he started with Cairo. I wish to tell the House that, yes a property owned by the Government of Kenya was disposed of in Cairo in 2007. Hon. Moses Wetangula was not the Minister for Foreign Affairs at that time. view
• 26 Oct 2010 in National Assembly: In a nutshell, the Chairman of the Committee said that property was disposed of, and the intention was to buy a residence for the Mission, but money was sent to Kenya and 10 per cent of it disappeared. I hereby show this honourable House that one, the disposal of the property was approved by the Treasury, and on very clear terms that the sale of the property--- view
• 26 Oct 2010 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I was telling the House that the property in Cairo was disposed off on the sanction of the Ministry of Finance, and they directed as follows:- “The sale be delinked from the purchase/construction. The sums that will be received should be forwarded to the Treasury.” view
• 26 Oct 2010 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, after the property was disposed off, the funds were sent to the Treasury in the following manner: The first 10 per cent was forwarded on 13th June, 2007, and the last 90 per cent, on 17th December, 2007. The Central Bank of Kenya, where the account is held, sent a receipt to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, dated 11th February, 2008, acknowledging the receipt of the total sale of Kshs47,250,381.05. There is no 10 per cent which disappeared. Not even a cent disappeared. All the money went back to the Government. That rests the issue of Egypt. ... view
• 26 Oct 2010 in National Assembly: These negotiations went on and they were concluded in March 2008. Yes, I was then the Minister but the whole country knows that both myself and my learned seniors, Mr. Orengo, Ms. Karua, Mr. Mutula Kilonzo and others, we were at Serena Hotel in 2008 trying to help this country. Mr. Speaker, Sir, the sale proceeds were agreed at Euros 3,850,000. I have four different valuations on this property; one, for Euros 3 million, another for 3.2 or 3 million Euros, another for 4.2 million Euros and a fourth one for 4.8 million Euros. A team comprising the Ministry of ... view
• 26 Oct 2010 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, this is the property in Brussels, and anybody can see and those who have been there know. It is an extremely ecstatic building. After negotiations, it was agreed and an agreement to this effect; that the purchase price will include renovations to be carried out by the landlord which were done and there is a certificate from the Ministry of Public Works to show that they were satisfied with the renovations. Number two, the price included furnishing which was the furniture in use installed by the landlord, fittings and any other addition. The negotiations were done, procurement ... view
• 26 Oct 2010 in National Assembly: Perhaps, if I was given that opportunity, the course and direction of events would have been different. If I was given that opportunity, I, perhaps, would have realized that some things may not have happened correctly. If I was given that opportunity, I would have--- view
• 26 Oct 2010 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, it is much more than that. I have the HANSARD which I will refer to, and where I asked the Committee very dutifully: “This matter is not over. Please allow me to come back.” In the words of the Chair of the Committee, he said: “We gave you time. You appeared. Your matter is final. We will not listen to you again!” Mr. Jeremiah Kioni, who is a Member of the Committee, even protested at that ruling. The HANSARD will bear me out when it is given to me by my able Assistant. So, it is not ... view
• 26 Oct 2010 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I was going to table the same documents, anyway. view
• 26 Oct 2010 in National Assembly: Here is the HANSARD. After my request that I go back to the Committee after several witnesses had appeared, this is the response of the Chairman:- “On Tokyo, we gave you an opportunity which you had sought; you forced us to listen to you people; you have made your submission and I think that is final.” That is from the Chairman! This is the HANSARD of this House! The Chairman went on to say: “Then write to us if you wish!” We said: “We have already done that!” Mr. Kioni then interjects: “Mr. Chairman, Sir, as they go through their ... view