Mwai Kibaki

All parliamentary appearances

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• 19 Dec 2012 in National Assembly: Hon. Speaker, hon. Members, I am pleased to join you for the Special Sitting of Parliament. The life of the Tenth Parliament is about to come to an end and as we look back at the last five years, there is plenty to be grateful for. This House has been one of the most active in our nation’s history in terms of legislations passed together with the Ninth Parliament. The last ten years have, indeed, seen one of the highest number of Bills passed in our nation’s history. Indeed, Parliament has passed over 227 Bills in the last ten years. ... view
• 19 Dec 2012 in National Assembly: Despite the challenges we faced in the last five years, we were able to stay focused on the goal of transforming the socio-economic and political spheres of Kenya. I commend the Vice-President and Minister for Home Affairs, hon. Kalonzo Musyoka, for his stewardship as Leader of Government Business. I also thank the two Deputy Prime Ministers, Uhuru Kenyatta and Musalia Mudavadi, and all Members of Parliament for their hard work. I would also like to thank you, Mr. Speaker, for your leadership and wisdom through which you have guided this august House. Kenyans will remember you fondly for your significant ... view
• 19 Dec 2012 in National Assembly: Moreover, I commend this House for supporting the work of the Grand Coalition Government through passing most legislation presented by the Executive. Of this, the most significant was our Annual Budget. The Budget is the most important policy document for a Government as it spells out how development programmes will be managed and financed. I am pleased that this House passed all the five Budgets presented by the Government and this enabled us to implement our capacity building and development initiatives across the country. This House will go down in history for the key role it played in the Constitutional ... view
• 7 Aug 2012 in National Assembly: Thank you. Mr. Speaker, Sir, hon. Members and invited guests. It is my joy to join you for this historic occasion of the opening of the refurbished Chamber that moves our Parliament into a new era. This Chamber will greatly aid the legislative and representative roles of Members of Parliament. I commend the Speaker and the Clerk of the House as well as all those involved in this refurbishment project for their good work. I also thank Kenyan taxpayers for paying their taxes that enables us to undertake such projects. view
• 7 Aug 2012 in National Assembly: The Government will work closely with Parliament to facilitate the implementation of the next phase of the modernisation programme. This will include preparation of facilities necessary for the Senate as well as increased staff members. We are committed to provide resources for the two-chamber legislature to function effectively. The Ministry of Finance will allocate the necessary funds for this endeavour. We are also committed to providing resources for a devolved Government as stipulated in the Constitution. view
• 7 Aug 2012 in National Assembly: The next Parliament will also need to hire more professional and technical capacity to facilitate the work of the various committees. This is critical because the future Ministers who will be called Cabinet Secretaries will not be Members of Parliament. It is also important that we have experienced membership into those committees. I, therefore, encourage the current Members of Parliament to seek re-election because the next Parliament will be an important pillar of the Government. view
• 7 Aug 2012 in National Assembly: Despite the new Constitution and devolution of the responsibilities to the 47 counties, the role of Parliament will not be diminished. The status and place of Parliament will remain paramount. Devolution is with us to stay. We must, however, remain sensitive to our nation’s economic well being. We want devolved units of Government that deliver services to the public. Devolution is critical and must be fully supported by this Parliament that should put in place the necessary structures that will guarantee a smooth transition to the next form of Government. It is, therefore, important that counties are adequately staffed in ... view
• 7 Aug 2012 in National Assembly: I must, however, note that devolution does not stop Kenya from being a unitary state. National resources must, therefore, continue to be used for the benefit of all Kenyans. With the discovery of oil and other mineral resources, mechanisms should be put in place to ensure that locals benefit, while the national good is put in place for the benefit of future and current generations. Mr. Speaker, Sir, the completion of this Chamber upgrading project marks an important mile stone for the people of Kenya. Parliament is one of the three State organs to which the sovereign power of the ... view
• 7 Aug 2012 in National Assembly: Before, I resume my seat I wish to present a copy of the original Constitution that I signed on the 27th of August, 2010, and the pen I appended my signature with for safe custody in this august House. Thank you and may God bless you. view
• 24 Apr 2012 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, hon. Members, ladies and gentlemen, it gives me great pleasure to join you during this Special Sitting of Parliament which comes after a short well-deserved break. During the break, I trust that my fellow legislators engaged constructively with their constituents, expounded on Government policies and sought wananchi’s views on the forthcoming agenda before this House. In the last Session, Members of this august House were able to debate and pass crucial Bills. As we commence this Session, we have a huge task ahead and I call upon each one of us to work extra hard so that we ... view