Omar Mwinyi Shimbwa

All parliamentary appearances

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• 23 Nov 2021 in National Assembly: Thank you, Hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker, for giving me an opportunity to weigh in on this very important subject of national importance. I would also like to support my other colleagues who have spoken on this matter. Governments are supposed to be responsible organs that reflect the wishes of the people – the ambitions, dreams and expectations of the people they serve. As much as we would all like to see money trickling down to the counties, looking at the history of our county governments for the last two terms, it is lamentable, disappointing and in fact apart from members ... view
• 23 Nov 2021 in National Assembly: of delivery is taken to task and even taken to jail in case he misappropriates funds meant for public development. Currently, there is a lot to show for the National Government Constituencies Development Fund (NG–CDF) money in our respective areas of representation but there is nothing to show for the many billions of shillings that have trickled down to the county governments. As much as we want to have equitable distribution of development resources, the National Government should, first, take the lead by doing the right thing. Apart from doing the right thing in terms of selection of their personnel, ... view
• 23 Nov 2021 in National Assembly: On the aspect of development, I am very pained when I see that there is no equitable distribution of resources in all our budgets. If you look at all the departments that present their budgets, you will see that there is nothing to show that those people who were given those responsibilities look at Kenya as a country where everybody pays taxes and is supposed to get an equitable share of development from their taxes. That is very clear. There is no single underdeveloped area in Europe. If you travel there, you will find that there is development in every ... view
• 23 Nov 2021 in National Assembly: Finally, I am also looking at the Port of Mombasa. It is an asset to the nation but unfortunately, we see it being used not for the benefit of the locals but to serve some individuals in this country. We understand that there will soon be a signing off of the second port to be transferred to the Global Container Shipping Company (MSC), which is an Italian firm. I am sure that there are Kenyans who can buy this facility. It will serve Kenya’s interests better than if it goes to an Italian firm. I take this opportunity to warn ... view
• 23 Nov 2021 in National Assembly: Hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker, we want to take it seriously. This is an asset which should serve our people. If there is any agreement to transfer it to MSC, we have to go to court to make sure that it never happens, especially now that we getting to the end of the current regime. If there is anything to be done, let it happen during the next regime. Otherwise, no such thing should be allowed to happen during the current dispensation. I am calling out the Principal Secretary for Maritime and Shipping Affairs. I hear that she is behind this ... view
• 23 Nov 2021 in National Assembly: facilities to MSC and to some individuals in this country is taking away the rights of our people. It is very unfair and it should never be allowed to happen. Hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker, I thank you for giving me an opportunity to say what I wanted to say for the benefit of this country, which we all love. view
• 6 Oct 2021 in National Assembly: Asante sana, Bi. Spika Naibu wa Muda. Nitachukua muda mfupi kwa sababu wakati umeisha, kuwaunga mkono wanakamati waliokuja na Hoja hii. Na ziada ya waliotajwa ni Daktari wawili pamoja na Mhe. Sankok. Kusema kweli, shida ya hawa watu wazima au wazee ni kuwa sote tutakuwa wazee. Kwa ufupi, ni muhimu taifa letu liangalie maslahi ya wazee. Wengi katika ndugu zetu walio nje hutaka kuja kustaafu hapa, lakini huwa wanaogopa kwa sababu maslahi yao hayalindwi hapa. Pia, nashukuru shirika la APDK ambalo limeweza kuwaajiri robo tatu ya wafanyikazi wao kuwa watu ambao wana ulemavu. Itakuwa jambo la maana sana shirika kama ... view
• 18 Aug 2021 in National Assembly: Thank you, Hon. Deputy Speaker. I rise to ask Question 320 of 2021 directed to the Cabinet Secretary for Tourism and Wildlife. Before I ask the Question, allow me to express my apprehension regarding this Ministry. I asked a Question directed to this Ministry about two months ago and I have not received any replies. I wonder whether the Cabinet Secretary is in the country or whether the Ministry is still functioning. Perhaps, we should know the fate of this Ministry. I am worried… view
• 18 Aug 2021 in National Assembly: Thank you, Hon. Deputy Speaker. I stand guided, but I think the message is already across. view
• 18 Aug 2021 in National Assembly: I rise to ask Question No.320 of 2021 directed to the Cabinet Secretary for Tourism and Wildlife: (i) What is the implementation status of the partnership agreement signed between M/s. Lafarge - Bamburi Cement Company and the Kenya Tourist Development Corporation to promote conference tourism in the Coast region, whereby the company agreed to, among other things, donate a ten-acre piece of land for the construction of an international conference facility in Bamburi area of Mombasa County? (ii) Could the Cabinet Secretary explain why Mombasa County, despite being an international tourist hub, lacks a world-class international conference facility? (iii) Could ... view