Patrick Wangamati

All parliamentary appearances

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• 12 Oct 2016 in National Assembly: Let me speak English, Hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker. Most of our parents in this country have given up on talking to their children even when the children make obvious mistakes. So, we need to introduce counselling in our schools, as Mheshimiwa has said. In their early stages of formation, we need to expose them to chaplains so that they can know what is wrong and what is right. Children need to learn a lot about respect and the word of God. I support this Motion because I would like us to make many changes in our country’s system of education. ... view
• 5 Oct 2016 in National Assembly: Thank you, Hon. Deputy Speaker for giving me this opportunity to join other Members who have already contributed to this very important Bill. First, I want to congratulate the Mover of the Bill, Hon. Njuki. I also want to join one young Mheshimiwa who said she has been to America and has said much about President Kennedy’s home. I have also visited that home. It has taken a long time to come up with this idea of opening up the mausoleum of the founding father of this nation. The idea is good, although it has been delayed for a long ... view
• 5 Oct 2016 in National Assembly: Kenyatta did not fight for Independence alone, but there were many freedom fighters in this country. This House passed a Motion that these people should be compensated, recognised, given good facilities and their children considered. I want the Executive to come up with a policy to see our freedom fighters compensated. Apart from Kenyatta and his associates, there were many others who were not recognised all over the country. Madam Temporary Deputy Speaker--- view
• 5 Oct 2016 in National Assembly: Thank you very much. You are not Madam Speaker, but Hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker. 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
• 5 Oct 2016 in National Assembly: Many people in this country live in poverty. These are people whose families still suffer because they were freedom fighters. This House has never taken issue with their suffering. I want to persuade this House that somebody somewhere is sitting on this Motion. Perhaps I will bring it again, so that we can enforce it. There are people like the late Paul Ngei and others who even died in Uganda and their bodies were never brought here. Hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker, it is good you have taken over the Chair and you are going to assist me. There is the ... view
• 20 Sep 2016 in National Assembly: Thank you, Hon. Speaker, for giving me an opportunity to join my colleagues in contributing to this matter. I am a Nominated Member and I stand with this House. Since the Constituencies Development Fund (CDF) became the National Government Constituencies Development Fund (NG-CDF), it has become cumbersome. Money is not flowing like it used to before. view
• 20 Sep 2016 in National Assembly: I support my colleagues because there are many problems on the ground. Some students come to us for help and we tell them that the money is coming. You should give direction on this issue this afternoon, so that Members can know what they will do when they go back home. Otherwise, I am very happy that my colleagues came to Parliament urgently. This Sitting was not even announced, but we are all here. view
• 3 Aug 2016 in National Assembly: Thank you, Hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker for giving me this opportunity to contribute. One, I also want to congratulate you for being appointed to the Speaker’s Panel of this August House. Hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker, you look so nice when you are in the Chair. view
• 3 Aug 2016 in National Assembly: We shall continue supporting you. I want to support this Motion. view
• 3 Aug 2016 in National Assembly: Thank you, Hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker. I stand to strongly support this Motion and commend Mheshimiwa Mwadime for bringing it at this time. Water is important for everybody. In fact, to live better, one must have water nearby. I thank all Members who have contributed. I do not have much but to thank you. Let this Motion 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