Patrick Makau King'ola

All parliamentary appearances

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• 9 Jun 2021 in National Assembly: For example, the Ministry of Sports has been allocated Ksh16.4 billion. Out of this figure, Treasury has only given Ksh1.8 billion for Recurrent Expenditure and Ksh2.6 billion for Development Expenditure. Treasury expects the Ministry to collect Ksh15 billion in Appropriation-in-Aid. When you look at how COVID-19 has affected the sector to the extent that there are no sporting activities, there is no way the Fund can raise this money. So, in actual fact, what Treasury is telling the Ministry of Sports is to go out there, get Ksh15 billion, do development and pay salaries—with money in the air. I agree ... view
• 9 Jun 2021 in National Assembly: State Department of Tourism has the same story. It has Kshs.6.9 billion that translates to Kshs3.3 billion for recurrent and Kshs1.3 billion for development. Hon. Speaker, the National Treasury has only allocated Kshs1.8 billion against a requirement of Kshs6.4 billion and expects the Ministry of Tourism to raise Kshs4 billion in Appropriations-in-Aid. That is not possible given the COVID-19 situation and even globally tourism is not doing well so we are saying these estimates be realistic. Otherwise, as a country we are going to lose and when you look at the failure to fund these state departments you see colleges ... view
• 11 May 2021 in National Assembly: On a point of order, Hon. Speaker. view
• 11 May 2021 in National Assembly: Thank you, Hon. Speaker. I have listened to Hon. Peris Tobiko and it touched my heart. I am the MP for Mavoko and I can tell you that, as it has been alluded to earlier, almost 52 MPs reside in Mavoko. I am sure they will bear me witness that in the morning and evening it is crazy. Children cannot reach at school on time. view
• 11 May 2021 in National Assembly: Hon. Speaker, I am requesting you, now that the Question is by Private Notice, to use your discretion so that this can be expedited and the answer to be availed on Thursday. The electronic version of the Official Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor. view
• 6 May 2021 in National Assembly: Thank you, Hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker. I have been waiting for this chance for long. From the outset, let me say that I am supporting the Building Bridges Initiative. Why? If you look at the journey, from the time the handshake took place between Hon. Raila Amolo Odinga and President Uhuru Muigai Kenyatta, the economy of this country has somewhat improved. It is until COVID-19 struck. From 27th March 2017, some of us were in the streets of Nairobi. The BBI is going to be the saviour and the redeemer of the marginalised. When I speak here, I do so ... view
• 6 May 2021 in National Assembly: of the National Government Constituency Development Fund (NG-CDF) as a constituency of 50,000 or 60,000 people. view
• 6 May 2021 in National Assembly: The BBI is giving me an extra constituency. I feel there will be adequate representation. I heard somebody speak of Kakamega and Kiambu. Indeed, those were the beneficiaries of the colonial divisions. Today, if every ward in Machakos County gets a Ward Development Fund, that means there will be development streaming down to the common mwananchi. Today, I am an embarrassed person. I border Nairobi and when you go to Syokimau, there is only one tarmac road. With increased revenues to the counties, people who live in Machakos County and Mavoko will benefit through developments. I also feel proud because ... view
• 6 May 2021 in National Assembly: I support. view
• 6 May 2021 in National Assembly: I vote, yes. view