Moses Masika Wetangula

All parliamentary appearances

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• 11 Aug 2010 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, the international respectability and confidence which this country had regained requires a strong foreign Ministry, which is well funded and well resourced to manage the conduct of our relations. In that context, I request the support of the House to secure increased funding for my Ministry to be able to project the country’s image and undertake promotional activities with renewed vigour, so that Kenya can be seen to be playing its rightful role in international affairs. For the Recurrent Estimates, my Ministry is requesting for this House to approve Kshs7,13,869,860 and for Development Expenditure, my Ministry is ... view
• 11 Aug 2010 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I am deeply appreciative of the fact that over the years, hon. Members have been supportive of the Ministry’s efforts to broaden and deepen Kenya’s relations with the international community for the benefit of its citizens. I am confident that I can count on your continued support as we strive to accelerate and consolidate our economic diplomacy and bilateral and regional levels for the desired and rapid economic growth and transformation. view
• 11 Aug 2010 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, in this year’s Budget, the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance’s theme was towards inclusive and sustainable rapid economic growth. My Ministry will, therefore, strive to play its role to complement the measures that have been put in place to meet the overall national objectives of sustained economic growth. The Ministry will also continue to spearhead Kenya’s engagement with the rest of the world in the implementation of this theme. view
• 11 Aug 2010 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, our foreign policy outlook is guided by our country’s national interest which aims at securing our political stability, territorial integrity, social cohesion and economic prosperity of our country. Our mission, therefore, is to advance the interest of Kenyans through effective diplomatic engagement. The principle focus of our diplomacy continues to be our immediate sub-region and Africa. Kenya’s future is inextricably tied to the continent of Africa. We, therefore, have no choice, but to work in partnership to address the enormous social economic challenges and opportunities that none of us can escape in the globalised world. By virtue ... view
• 11 Aug 2010 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, our engagement in the East African Community, COMESA and IGAD is an all embracing relationship aimed at strengthening the foundations for economic integration through Regional Economic Communities (RECs) in Africa. Hon. Members are aware that the Common Market for the East African Community came into force on 1st July, 2010. This is a very important milestone for all of us in the Community as it will create a single trading and investment environment in the region. My Ministry will, in conjunction with the Ministry of East African Co- operation, play a critical role in ensuring compliance in ... view
• 11 Aug 2010 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I will go to the meat of this. It was important to outline the policies of the Ministry. On Recurrent Expenditure, we are asking for Kshs7,013,869,860. This will go towards salaries, allowances and rents for our missions abroad. On Development Expenditure, we are asking for a small figure of Kshs516,400,000 which will go towards the development of our chancery and residence in Abuja and the maintenance of our missions in various capitals including New York, Washington, London, Kinshasa, Lusaka, Paris, Brussels, Ottawa, Beijing, Rome, Dar es salaam, Islamabad, the Hague, Pretoria and Windhoek. May I point out ... view
• 11 Aug 2010 in National Assembly: On a point of information, Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir. view
• 11 Aug 2010 in National Assembly: On a point of order, Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir. Is my good friend in order to say what he has said when I just said here a few minutes ago that through very serious efforts and lobbying, we have had the first Kenyan ever to be appointed the UN Ambassador to the African Union (AU), a job that is as important as the ones he is mentioning? He is taking up his post immediately. view
• 11 Aug 2010 in National Assembly: Thank you, Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir--- view
• 11 Aug 2010 in National Assembly: I want to donate two minutes to my very able assistant, then I can reply. view