Mwai Kibaki

All parliamentary appearances

Entries 21 to 30 of 103.

• 24 Apr 2012 in National Assembly: The Kenya Defence Forces are now part of the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM). The nation of Somalia is today at a defining moment. After 20 years of internal strife, the people of Somalia have an opportunity to embrace peace and rebuild their country. Kenya and its regional and international partners, is ready to support the people of Somalia during the reconstruction period. Ultimately, however, it is the people of Somalia and their leaders that must carry the responsibility of stabilizing their country so as to achieve the much needed social economic and political transformation. view
• 24 Apr 2012 in National Assembly: In the meantime, I appeal to Kenyans to remain vigilant and continue taking precautionary measures as they embark on their day to day activities. Another regional area of great concern is the conflict between Sudan and Southern Sudan. Having played the role of an honest mediator to the Comprehensive Peace Agreement (CPA), Kenya calls for a ceasefire and an end to the escalating hostilities. Sudan and South Sudan must not return to war. We warmly welcome the decision of South Sudan to pull of the Heglig oil rich area. In particular, the bombings of oil fields should stop forthwith. I ... view
• 24 Apr 2012 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, regional integration is a major ingredient in our development. Similarly, EAC holds much promise for our people. As the current Chairman of EAC, we look forward to the full economic and political integration for the prosperity of the region and its people. I acknowledge and salute members of the East African Legislative Assembly (EALA) who have been holding their sessions in Kenya. view
• 24 Apr 2012 in National Assembly: They have been at the forefront in deepening our integration process through legislative activities. view
• 24 Apr 2012 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, when I first addressed Parliament as President on 18th February, 2003, our country faced several challenges. Our economic growth had nearly stagnated at 0.8 per cent. Working together, we have transformed our nation. By the year 2007, our economic growth rate had risen to above 7 per cent and we focus a growth of about 5.5 per cent this year, despite the global recession. Mr. Speaker, Sir, today, 10 million children are enjoying our free primary education, up from 5.9 million in the year 2003. We are paying tuition fees in secondary schools for 2 million students. ... view
• 24 Apr 2012 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, one of the major national management innovations of recent times is that one of Constituency Development Fund (CDF), and its impact on the need for national equity and integration. view
• 24 Apr 2012 in National Assembly: Through the CDF, Kshs100 billion has been directly transferred to the grassroots since the year 2003. Part of these funds have been used to build over 1,000 health centres, and over 10,000 classrooms across the country in addition to numerous roads, security posts, hospitals, water and fish projects. The facts are that the Government has facilitated the construction of over 50,000 fish ponds across the country. The total fish production now stands at 20,000 metric tonnes annually, up from 4,000 metric tonnes five years ago. view
• 24 Apr 2012 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, on food security, it is important to point out that this Government has revived all our irrigation schemes and begun construction of dams and boreholes across the country. The Government has made efforts to avail affordable fertilizer and seeds to farmers so as to boost food production and security for our people. Hence milk production now stands at 5.2 billion litres annually, up from below 2 billion litres nine years ago. We have revived critical institutions such as the New Kenya Co- operative Creameries (KCC), the Kenya Meat Commission and building abattoirs in arid and semi-arid areas. ... view
• 24 Apr 2012 in National Assembly: On the social front, some 140,000 youths have benefitted from the Youth Enterprise Development Fund, while another 200,000 have been trained. However, much more needs to be done to empower our youth. We must, therefore, continue to focus on projects that give greater dividends to the young people. view
• 24 Apr 2012 in National Assembly: The Women Enterprise Development Fund is also fully functional and has benefitted over 480,000 women. view