Onesmus Kihara Mwangi

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• 9 May 2007 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, he said that prayer alone cannot work. I am telling him that prayer can work a lot. That notwithstanding, the question of psychological and counselling training is very important. In fact, I am very surprised that the Government has not, up to now, brought to this House a Bill; it had to wait until somebody brought in a Motion seeking the same. The reason for that is that psychology is required in almost every field of our lives. Psychology is required in education, health, in matters of security, in judicial matters, in the police, et ... view
• 9 May 2007 in National Assembly: That is one area where we will require psychologists and counsellors, so that such problems can be minimised. Likewise, when it comes to the Provincial Administration, the chiefs and sub-chiefs sometimes arrest people and detain them. If they had any psychological guidance, they would not be behaving in the manner that they do. Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, the same applies to the courts of law. You will find a magistrate or Judge giving a sentence which is not reasonable. When such rulings are taken to the Court of Appeal they are either revised or dismissed, because there was lack ... view
• 5 Jul 2006 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, I wish take this opportunity to thank hon. Khamisi for giving me a bit of his time to contribute to this Motion. 1832 PARLIAMENTARY DEBATES July 5, 2006 I would like to request the Mover to note that what we lack is research into the development of the nut industry in this country. We have nuts like macadamia, cashew nuts and croton which is said to produce oil that we can use instead of petrol. We have what we call in Kikuyu Mwariki, a nut which produces oil for use to lubricate aeroplanes. Therefore, when ... view
• 8 Jun 2006 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, the assurance the Assistant Minister has given us is that no existing employees will be declared redundant because of the machinery. He has said the machinery will be brought for the development of the tea industry. Does that mean that the Ministry is putting to a stop employment of more employees, and only going to retain those who are already employed? What happens to future employees in the industry? view
• 8 Jun 2006 in National Assembly: On a point of order, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. I stand to seek a Ministerial Statement from the Minister for Local Government following demolition of the Redeemed Gospel Church at Uhuru Park on Wednesday Morning, 7th June, 2006, during which the Minister for Environment and Natural Resources and his body guard were injured in a fracas. Could the Minister explain the circumstances that led to the demolition of the church, and why it had to be done at night? He should bear in mind that the christian community is greatly concerned about this incident. I am wondering whether there are ... view
• 8 Jun 2006 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, could the Minister tell the House why the Minister for Environment and Natural Resources was attacked at the scene, who authorised the demolition and how many other churches are targeted for destruction in Nairobi? 1246 PARLIAMENTARY DEBATES June 8, 2006 view
• 19 Apr 2006 in National Assembly: Thank you very much, Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir. Insecurity, not only in North Eastern Province, but in the whole of the country where we have skirmishes, is pathetic and unbelievable. I cannot understand why brothers can turn against one another. It has been said that we have insecurity in areas where poverty levels are high. If two communities are both poor, why would they turn against each other? Are we saying that if a family has no food for the night, then they will turn against each other the following morning? If people are going to turn against those ... view
• 6 Apr 2006 in National Assembly: Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. The Acting Minister has told the House that these tribunals thought that they were being employed on a full-time basis and that is why they were meeting from Monday to Friday. Is the Acting Minister telling the House that it is not his responsibility to guide the tribunals on how they should work? Is that the reason why the Government does not pay the members of the tribunal who are doing a great service to this country? view
• 23 Mar 2006 in National Assembly: On a point of order, Mr. Speaker, Sir. Is it in order for the hon. Maore to say that the head of the PCEA Church said that he saw Satan in the House? The head of the PCEA Church talked about satanic symbols in the House! view