Mwai Kibaki

All parliamentary appearances

Entries 31 to 40 of 103.

• 24 Apr 2012 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, in other social sectors, over 350,000 people are on anti- retroviral (ARV) drugs, up from just 10,000 some nine years ago. We have distributed close to 20 million mosquito nets for forestalling the malaria epidemic that has affected our people over the years. We have experienced tremendous growth in house construction, including slum upgrading, but more needs to be done. Our vibrant private sector has grown stronger and is ready to take up more complex projects singularly and in partnership with international partners. Our informal sector, including the Jua Kali industry is more robust as they continue ... view
• 24 Apr 2012 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, today, we have engaged in the construction of our region’s most ambitions development project, the Lamu Port, South Sudan, Ethiopia Transport Corridor Project (LAPSSET). This will also be our second national transport corridor, one hundred years after construction of the first transport corridor from Mombasa to Malaba that is earmarked for upgrading to standard gauge railway line. view
• 24 Apr 2012 in National Assembly: We have also lined up major transnational road projects to link Kenya with her neighbours in addition to expanding Mombasa Port and Eldoret, Kisumu, JKIA and other airports countrywide to ease market access and transportation. Other projects lined up are the Grand High Falls Dam that will provide 350 megawatts of electricity. It will entail a huge irrigation project and will provide water for millions of people in the coastal region. We have also gathered here at a time when our country has discovered oil. view
• 24 Apr 2012 in National Assembly: I assure Kenyans that we will ensure proper use and management of this resource for the benefit of present and future generations. view
• 24 Apr 2012 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, all these developments have been possible because we have more than tripled our annual tax portfolio from Kshs200 billion to Kshs700 billion. I thank the Kenyan people for paying their taxes, making it possible to transform our country into a working and caring nation. I wish to thank all our development partners who have supported Kenya’s development agenda. Mr. Speaker, Sir, I also thank the Kenyan people for their continued goodwill and support. I dedicate myself to serving them in my remaining time in office. I also assure Kenyans of a smooth transition to the new leadership ... view
• 22 Mar 2011 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, hon. Members, it is my pleasure to join you and make this inaugural address to a Special Sitting of Parliament. I also trust that the short recess provided you with an opportunity to closely interact with your constituents. We have reconvened at a critical juncture of our nation’s history. Our new Constitution has renewed our sense of nationhood and given us hope for a brighter future. Indeed, Parliament has an opportunity to engrave itself in the annals of our national history. You are called upon to pass additional landmark legislation that is required to implement our new ... view
• 22 Mar 2011 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, the performance of our security forces is always a matter of great interest to all of us. The new Constitution has a far reaching framework to facilitate reform in provision of security. In this regard, the Government will introduce important security related legislation. These include the National Security Council Bill, Police Service Commission Bill, National Police Service Bill, the Independent Police Oversight Authority Bill and the Private Security Providers Bill. view
• 22 Mar 2011 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, the new Constitution has created two levels of Government; the National and County Governments. The creation of counties is informed by the desire to devolve decision-making to the grassroots and to ensure that all corners of the country receive due attention and resources. Counties will deliberate and decide on their development priorities. It is anticipated that they will turn into new growth centres. In this regard, the Government will be forwarding the Public Finance Bill which will bring fundamental change in how we budget and manage our public finances. Moreover, the Government has created a task force ... view
• 22 Mar 2011 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, for a long time, investors in our country have complained about our outdated Company Law and other related laws. Therefore, in order to improve our business environment and make our economy globally competitive, the House will be requested to debate and consider the Companies Bill, Limited Liability Partnership Bill and the Insolvency Bill. To further boost private sector investment, the Government has identified the co- operative movement as the key sector for empowering our people. Co-operatives will enable Kenyans to participate in all aspects of the economy, including the provision of financial resources, real estate development, transport, ... view
• 22 Mar 2011 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, the Constitution has created a National Land Commission with wide responsibilities over the management of public land and administration of land in general. In order to make operational the National Land Commission, the Government will be submitting the National Land Commission Bill and the Land Registration Bill. Furthermore, and in view of the need to accelerate the development of affordable housing for all Kenyans, we shall be tabling the Housing Bill. view