Peris Pesi Tobiko

All parliamentary appearances

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• 9 Mar 2016 in National Assembly: Thank you, Hon. Speaker. I rise to support this Bill. The Jubilee Government has made good strides and progress in providing Kenyans with energy. However, a number of our schools are still yet to be connected to the national grid because of challenges, particularly in rural areas where land is sparse and geographical coverage is huge. It has been part of the Jubilee Government Manifesto to provide power to Kenyans, particularly schools because of the laptop project. The REA has tried. In a number of areas, we only have lines that do not have power. I urge that we continue ... view
• 9 Mar 2016 in National Assembly: constituents have been offered compensation of 30 per cent whereas in other areas like Makueni, they have been granted 85 per cent compensation. All Kenyans must be treated equally and must be seen to be equal. I urge the CS for Energy, who was our colleague, Sen. Keter, to look into these issues, instead of the locals being harassed by KETRACO and being told that they will be taken to court and yet that is their land. If the Government must use their land, they need to be compensated fairly. I wanted to use this opportunity to express solidarity with ... view
• 25 Feb 2016 in National Assembly: Hon. Speaker, I support my sister, Hon. Millie, on this one. We need more representation of constituency women Members in this Committee, so that when they discuss issues that are related to constituencies, we can also contribute because our constituencies are equally affected. If the CORD Coalition was not women-friendly and was not able to produce enough constituency women Members, the Jubilee side would be more than ready to give more women to take up those positions. We cannot have one woman even if it is on affirmative action basis. We need, at least, two or three more women in ... view
• 24 Feb 2016 in National Assembly: Thank you, Hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker. I rise to support this Bill. If there is one very important office that the new Constitution brought forth, it is the Office of the Controller of Budget. This office, being one of the independent offices in the country, is very important in providing checks and balances for every system, both in the county government and the national Government. The Office of the Controller of Budget, so far, has become a good regulatory measure in our expenditure of public finances. Harmonisation has been brought by this office. This office is important and should continue ... view
• 17 Feb 2016 in National Assembly: ( Inaudible ) 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
• 17 Feb 2016 in National Assembly: Thank you, Hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker. Initially, I had intended to contribute to the amendment, but now I can contribute to the Motion as amended. view
• 17 Feb 2016 in National Assembly: My exact point of concern is if we could further amend the Motion, particularly on the issue of involvement of NCPWD in approving all new public structures. As Hon. Sakaja had mentioned, the Joint Committee on National Cohesion and Equal Opportunity has been engaging the National Construction Authority (NCA). Hon. Mwaura was with us yesterday as we engaged the NCA. I was just wondering whether we will be confusing Government institutions because I do not think NCPWD has the necessary capacity and expertise to approve all public structures. So, I was thinking if we could--- view
• 17 Feb 2016 in National Assembly: Okay, Hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker. view
• 24 Nov 2015 in National Assembly: Thank you, Hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker. I rise to support the Motion for Adjournment. It is important that we take those two days off for spiritual nourishment and for Kenyans to reflect on the value of the lives of each Kenyan. Even as we approach the election period in 2017 - because it is not very far - I have been worried by the very sensitive talk of politicians in various forums. We need those Kenyans, particularly people like George Aladwa, Hon. Moses Kuria and Hon. Johnstone Muthama, to make sure that they attend those prayers so that they can ... view
• 24 Nov 2015 in National Assembly: changed the lives of Kenyans. I support that the fund be retained. The constituencies are some of the lowest units of devolution which are not in competition with the county government. Our people need those funds. These funds have also been well-managed and have shown the great work that can be done by well utilised funds. Even as we reflect on the visit of the Holy Father, Constituencies Development Fund are contributions from all Kenyans and are funds that could be utilised in constructing social amenities like religious centres, sanctuaries, churches and mosques. You and I know that every weekend, ... view