Mwai Kibaki

All parliamentary appearances

Entries 81 to 90 of 103.

• 6 Mar 2008 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, Kenya has witnessed some and real irreversible changes since the year 2003. In the political arena, Kenyans are now enjoying their freedoms of association and expression without fear. As a people, we are now fully aware of our rights and freedoms to do whatever we want. At times, however, it is evident that we are yet to fully comprehend that real freedom and liberty also comes with responsibility of ensuring that in enjoying our rights, we do not do harm to others. We have made impressive gains in the social sector. We have seen primary school enrolment ... view
• 6 Mar 2008 in National Assembly: for passing 17 Bills into law last year. These include The Political Parties Bill, The Constituencies Development Fund Bill, The Media Bill and several labour sector laws. Mr. Speaker, Sir, these laws are expected to improve our country's social, political and March 6, 2008 PARLIAMENTARY DEBATES 43 economic environment. However, the Tenth Parliament faces an even more pressing agenda and cannot afford to conduct itself in the usual manner. I, therefore, expect the House to work twice as hard to achieve the ambitious legislative agenda that will be brought to this House. I wish to point out that what I ... view
• 6 Mar 2008 in National Assembly: To ensure proper planning and development of our urban areas, as well as the proper enforcement of laws and bylaws for regulation of urban development, we will table in the House proposals to set up a National Urban and Metropolitan Areas Authority. To promote the development of affordable housing, we will present the Housing Bill and a Landlord and Tenant Bill. Mr. Speaker, Sir, with regard to national security, my Government will continue to propose legislation and policies that safeguard our national security, while also ensuring protection of our people's rights and freedoms. We propose to bring to the House ... view
• 6 Mar 2008 in National Assembly: Finally, Mr. Speaker, I wish hon. Members a highly productive Session in which the agenda of building a new Kenya overrides any other individual or factional agendas. This is what Kenyans are asking of the Tenth Parliament, to undertake its historic task of building a new dispensation for a new Kenya. With these remarks, Mr. Speaker, it is my pleasure to declare the Second Session of the Tenth Parliament officially open. Thank you and God bless you all. Please succeed and forget the history of what has happened, not because you want to put it aside, but because you want ... view
• 20 Mar 2007 in National Assembly: Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, ladies and gentlemen, it gives me great pleasure to welcome hon. Members to this Sixth Session of the Ninth Parliament. The recess provided an opportunity for hon. Members to spend time with their constituents and understand their needs. The laws that we have passed and enacted in the last four years form the basis on which Kenyans can realise the dream of a well-governed country that is prosperous, just and equitable. In this respect, some of the laws this House has passed during the last four years include legislation providing for anti-corruption and economic ... view
• 20 Mar 2007 in National Assembly: In this respect, the Government is encouraging establishment and equipping of day secondary schools in order to make secondary school education more accessible. I call on hon. Members to accord priority to the establishment and expansion of day secondary schools and day streams in boarding schools in the allocation of the Constituencies Development Fund (CDF). Furthermore, the Government is developing a policy framework to make secondary school education affordable. In this regard, we will be announcing the measures that the Government will be implementing in the near future. Mr. Speaker, Sir, the well-being of a society depends on the socio-economic ... view
• 20 Mar 2007 in National Assembly: With regard to the newly launched Youth Enterprise Development Fund, my Government has already released the first disbursement of Kshs210 million to all constituencies while the balance of Kshs790 million will be disbursed through other financial intermediaries. These efforts have two essential objectives. The first is to provide seed capital to youth and women in small businesses who would otherwise not receive support from any other source. The second is to grow a generation of solid young businessmen and businesswomen who can generate income and create more employment opportunities. Mr. Speaker, Sir, the regional differences in natural endowments, and social ... view
• 20 Mar 2007 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, we are formulating the Vision 2030 as the basis for our medium to long term growth strategy. The Vision is projected to provide immediate and long-term measures to raise economic growth from the current 6 per cent to an average of 10 per cent during the next 25 years. The Vision will be anchored on a strategy based on high and sustained economic growth, promotion of social justice and equity, and entrenchment of issue-based and accountable politics. The process will be all-inclusive and will culminate with a Sessional Paper that will be tabled before this House later ... view
• 20 Mar 2007 in National Assembly: March 20, 2007 PARLIAMENTARY DEBATES 7 Mr. Speaker, Sir, one of the critical challenges to improving our economic performance and providing greater employment opportunities to our people is security. Unlike many developing countries, Kenya is yet to become a 24-hour economy, largely because of concerns about security. My Government is determined to turn this around and to ensure that in the coming year, our security agencies will win the war against crime. Similarly, the perception of corruption and mismanagement of public resources must be eliminated if we are to attain a more equitable and prosperous society. Mr. Speaker, Sir, to ... view
• 20 Mar 2007 in National Assembly: There are also several other Bills and policy papers on various sectors that will be brought to the House for debate and approval. I urge hon. Members to join hands and work together in completing the business laid out for this House in the coming Session. Mr. Speaker, Sir, in conclusion, I wish hon. Members a productive Session in which the common interests of the people of Kenya override any other individual or factional agenda. This is possible when leaders set aside personal interests and dedicate themselves to pursue what is best for the people of Kenya. With those few ... view