Peter Njuguna Gitau

All parliamentary appearances

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• 28 Nov 2012 in National Assembly: Thank you, Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir. First, let me draw your attention to a very unique situation. A few minutes ago I went for a call of nature and I realized that I was supposed to come back to second the Bill by the Member for Tetu, Mr. F.T. Nyammo. However, upon entering that small room, the door could not open. So, I was captive for 30 minutes inside that toilet, yet this is the most executive toilet in these premises. So, your attention is drawn to that because I realize that if it was at night, it is ... view
• 28 Nov 2012 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I thank the Prime Minister for that key address to this House. I would ask him to respond to one critical issue concerning the accommodation facilities for the incoming governments. What is the Government doing to make sure that these offices are ready, as we prepare to go into devolved units? view
• 28 Nov 2012 in National Assembly: Thank you, Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir. Let me start by thanking the Member for Emuhaya, Dr. Otichilo who is an acclaimed space scientist for this very timely Bill addressing the climatic change in our country and our neighbouring countries. This is the first time that a Bill of this magnitude has been developed. Therefore, this is very important because it is about how we will manage our climatic environment. Currently, our country is facing desertification. Unless serious measures are taken by the Government, this country will become a desert because we have not even realized the international forest cover ... view
• 28 Nov 2012 in National Assembly: Thank you, Madam Temporary Deputy Speaker. Let me take this opportunity to thank the Mover of this very critical Bill, Dr. Eseli. This is the first time that we are going to have a regulatory body to address the concerns that we have noted in this country. Madam Temporary Deputy Speaker, the Bill also seeks to build capacity that will allow the country to move in the right direction. In countries that are really advancing, like South Korea and others, professionals have been given key attention. They are properly regulated and well paid. This Bill will also try to improve ... view
• 28 Nov 2012 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, I also note that the Bill has generated a disciplinary committee that will address the discipline and behaviour of those in the profession. Time and again, we have seen quacks operate in this country and innocent Kenyans being cheated in the provision of services, for example, innocent Kenyans being treated by quacks and even dying not knowing exactly what happened. Therefore, this body is very important because it will curb some of those things. Now that we have discovered oil in this country, we require professionals of high calibre who will be sent to these ... view
• 28 Nov 2012 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, let me start by thanking the Minister and her entire staff for initiating far-reaching reforms in the agricultural sector. You realize that this Bill is reforming the Act that has been there for the last 64 years which has been an impediment to agricultural improvement in this country. Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, according to the Bill, we expect a lot of activities to improve the agricultural sector in this country. We expect to see job creation for the youth and proper utilization of land. Every year, we lament that we do not have enough ... view
• 28 Nov 2012 in National Assembly: Thank you, Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, for the opportunity to very briefly contribute to this Bill. Recently, we have seen mothers demonstrating in this country because the consumption of alcohol is very high. This has really affected families and caused the breakdown of marriages. I am concerned about relocation of trading centres which were there before schools were constructed. Unless the Government avails adequate resources for all the traders to buy new land and construct new premises, the sought amendments will not work. Therefore, I appeal to the implementing agencies to make sure that there is sanity as we ... view
• 28 Nov 2012 in National Assembly: Madam Temporary Deputy Speaker, very briefly, let me laud the Minister for this very well thought out consolidated Bill. I would like to indicate that this country will never move forward without adequate research. It is evident in some of those countries that have already set aside huge amounts of money for research. They have very rapidly improved their economic lives. For example, look at Israel which is in a very dry region. We get fruits from Israel. Why? Because they have invested heavily in research and that is bearing fruits. Why are we importing rice and sugar from Sudan ... view
• 27 Nov 2012 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, listening to the Minister keenly, it is notable that prior to the closure of the factory, there were some issues that triggered the closure. Could he, therefore, consider providing adequate compensation for the workers and the communities that suffered during that time? view
• 27 Nov 2012 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, this morning, I visited five registration centres in my constituency. One thing that surprised me is about the failing kits. After the failure of those kits, the staff disappears from those centres. Therefore, the constituents are left helpless. What is the Minister doing about that? Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, the other one which is a bit serious is about the laminating films. They are not there in those centres, meaning the generated cards are incomplete. That is very serious because we want very high quality cards. What is he doing about that? view