Patrick Wangamati

All parliamentary appearances

Entries 171 to 180 of 206.

• 1 Aug 2013 in National Assembly: in western Kenya. There were people from the Dini ya Msambwa in western Kenya who also fought for freedom from the colonialists. These people have not received any compensation, recognition or benefits to date. The Kenya Government should play a role in ensuring that these national heroes are not left destitute. The Chairperson should inquire into this report. Although the Attorney-General was trying to answer, the question around the country is whether the Government is identifying freedom fighters from other communities. What action or measure is the Government taking to recognize and compensate all freedom fighters in this country? view
• 1 Aug 2013 in National Assembly: Hon. Speaker, Sir, I have no problem because this is a national issue. We want our freedom fighters to get satisfied. We do not want to place blame here and there. Other communities are thinking that the British Government has not been fair to all the communities in this country. view
• 31 Jul 2013 in National Assembly: Thank you, hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, for giving me this opportunity. I rise to support this Motion and also congratulate hon. Francis Njenga for bringing it at this time of need. I just want to agree with or support the sentiments which have been expressed by our fellow Members of Parliament that we need to train our youth on the work that is being done in our communities. Of course, we need artisans in our communities so that we can develop our areas. During our days, when I was a student, we used to have what we call rural ... view
• 31 Jul 2013 in National Assembly: I was trained as an artisan. I was even trained on making bridges in those days. Those schools were run by missionaries. So, Members of Parliament, what you are discussing is very important. You know very well that missionaries were running teacher training colleges also, when the Government in those days was not ready to take them over. view
• 31 Jul 2013 in National Assembly: Hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, I am trying to think that this Motion is reviving the best education we used to have in our days. This is because I got that education and even now I have my small contract where I build houses and roads from the time I left college. I am still doing this and I want to tell Members of Parliament that you now have the Constituencies Development Fund (CDF). CDF could be like missionaries in those days. view
• 31 Jul 2013 in National Assembly: Thank you, hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir. I want to tell you that in 1957, I had completed my primary school. I was now going to the rural training school. We used to call it Standard Eight. I did my Kenya Advanced Primary Education (KAPE). I did not get a chance to go to a teacher training college which was the best. I did not get a chance to go to Railways Training School which was the best. So, I left that school in 1959. I took two years there. In 1960, I was employed. view
• 31 Jul 2013 in National Assembly: Thank you, hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker. I also thank you Members of Parliament for giving me that honour. I even want to tell him that I went to Mawego Rural Training School. It is down there in South Nyanza in Kisii. In those days, we used to call it Kisii District. So, I am saying that CDF has done a lot in this country and Members of Parliament should be proud when we talk about CDF. I think this is the only way to reach--- view
• 31 Jul 2013 in National Assembly: Thank you, hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker. Thank you Members of this honourable House. I am happy to hear that. I just want to say that I support this Motion and CDF can be used to put up village polytechnics. I am sure if that is done, we are going to have well trained young people to take over the rural development in our country. view
• 31 Jul 2013 in National Assembly: Thank you, hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker. view
• 25 Jul 2013 in National Assembly: Yes. Thank you. view