Peter Njuguna Gitau

All parliamentary appearances

Entries 631 to 640 of 1718.

• 15 Feb 2012 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, a new national poverty survey will trigger harmony and economic growth in this country. Therefore, it is important that the Government sets aside adequate funds to establish a new survey that will cover the whole country. Since I had already made observations on this crucial survey, I feel that it is important that the Government releases funds before the end of this year to allow for a new survey. Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, with those few remarks, I very strongly support this Motion. view
• 15 Feb 2012 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I would like to ask the Prime Minister what steps the Government is taking to make sure that slum dwellers in our major towns will not be evicted until the new law is put in place. Could the Prime Minister also assure me that I will not be evicted from my home, allegedly for a remark that I never made in Kisumu on 4th February(?); that “Prime Minister tosha? ” view
• 15 Feb 2012 in National Assembly: Thank you, Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, for giving me this chance to also very briefly contribute to this very crucial Motion. view
• 15 Feb 2012 in National Assembly: Let me start by thanking the Mover of this Motion, hon. Kamau, and say that this Motion is overdue. view
• 15 Feb 2012 in National Assembly: Education is key to development. We have seen those countries that have invested heavily in education – for instance Israel, China and Egypt – it has made these countries economic and military powers. Education in these countries has created job opportunities for the citizens of these countries and they have continued to be stable and peaceful. Therefore, it is important, in my view, to make sure that qualified students in our schools are accorded opportunities to acquire knowledge in our universities. Therefore, quality learning in our institutions of higher learning must be given due attention by providing the necessary funds. ... view
• 15 Feb 2012 in National Assembly: We recognise the effort that has been made by private investors in university education. Of great significance of private players are the Catholic Church, the PCEA, Mt. Kenya University investor, Kabarak University and Strathmore. These are private investors who have played a critical role in making sure that our students, who have acquired the right qualifications, are not denied a chance to acquire university education. I would, therefore, imagine that university grants or loans must be extended even to private universities so that our students who are there can also access the required education. view
• 15 Feb 2012 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, university fees has also been a big concern to parents, particularly of poor background. Students particularly from poor families in our society have been frustrated and, therefore, the issue of high fees must be addressed by university administrations so that a bigger number of students are admitted to these universities. view
• 15 Feb 2012 in National Assembly: We have seen our students drifting to the neighbouring countries, particularly Uganda and Tanzania, where university education is cheaper. Therefore, our Government must expand and afford opportunities to qualified students. view
• 15 Feb 2012 in National Assembly: Security in our universities has also been a concern. Recently, we lost students in Kenyatta University, Moi University and the University of Nairobi. Security matters must also be enhanced if we need to give confidence and security to our students. view
• 15 Feb 2012 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, in conclusion, Government resources which have been plundered through corruption and impunity are enough to allow our students to advance and acquire knowledge in our public universities. view