Eng. Philip Okoth Okundi

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• 24 May 2007 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, I wish to thank my colleagues who have supported this Motion. They have spoken very well. We all can see how important the issue of orphans and vulnerable children is. As a matter of fact, almost the entire European Parliaments were represented in the conference. Many African countries too were represented. The list of the countries is in the Report. It is very impressive. May 24, 2007 PARLIAMENTARY DEBATES 1641 This shows how much they are concerned about orphans in their countries, particularly on the issue of HIV/AIDS and poverty. With those remarks, I beg ... view
• 18 Apr 2007 in National Assembly: Thank you, Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, for giving me a chance to second and support this very important Bill; The Nutritionists and Dieticians Bill. I want to talk about this Bill from the point of view of advancement which is in place in many countries and also some scientific advancements which will affect us. We all know that our old mothers, grandmothers and grandfathers used to feed largely on natural foods; vegetables of 766 PARLIAMENTARY DEBATES April 18, 2007 various kinds like mushrooms. These kinds of foods had the effect of naturally introducing treatment which made our people more ... view
• 29 Mar 2007 in National Assembly: Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir, for giving me a chance to contribute to this Motion. The President mentioned a large number of areas where some work has been done in this Government. However, he did not mention how effective a number of those areas that he mentioned have been to the Kenyan people. Many of them were initiated by this side of the House, and they have actually been partly implemented. Mr. Speaker, Sir, let us consider education, for example. The introduction of free primary education was a very fundamental change to the development of this country. We all know ... view
• 29 Mar 2007 in National Assembly: is like this. Gorogoro is so much, and so on." This growth is not realistic, especially when stated in figures. If they do not have accurate figures, they better keep it aside until they devolve sufficient resources to the rural areas where the majority of our people live, in order for them to enjoy the growth they are talking about. Mr. Speaker, Sir, on the issue of infrastructure, this is a very painful thing again. Roads have been mentioned, and I can mention them one after the other. In my own district, I can tell you that we are really ... view
• 29 Mar 2007 in National Assembly: operators cannot operate. So, I really wish that this issue is tackled very strongly at the level of the Government. They should find out what exactly is happening and where. The national cake should be distributed equally all over the country, because everyone in the country pays taxes. So, they should see the infrastructure which is dilapidated in their areas being taken care of. Mr. Speaker, Sir, when the President talks of the Constituencies Development Fund (CDF), like it was mentioned earlier, the CDF is probably the only growth agent which the ordinary man is seeing today. Just go anywhere ... view
• 21 Nov 2006 in National Assembly: Thank you, Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, for giving me this opportunity to contribute to this very important Bill which I support. I am a Member of the Departmental Committee on Energy, Communications and Public Works. Our Committee, after spending considerable time looking at this Bill, came up with very detailed amendments. At the Committee Stage, we should be able to have these amendments agreed upon so that we can have a good Energy Bill. Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, sometime last year, and March this year, there was a great deal of talk and concern about the preparation of ... view
• 21 Nov 2006 in National Assembly: If we did that, then the rural energy which affects over 80 per cent of our people will trickle down to our people cheaply and very effectively. If such a campaign can be carried out, then it can be good. In the 1960s, the slogan said "Have brains, eat fish". Well, I eat fish and I think I have brains. That was a campaign. There was also this campaign of "Buy Kenyan, promote Kenya". So, if we can say "If you knock down a tree, plant at least four", you will see that rain will be in those areas. The ... view
• 16 Nov 2006 in National Assembly: This is a very important subject, indeed, because it is dealing with early childhood education. The Assistant Minister has just said that there are plans to incorporate the early childhood education into primary schools by the year 2010. However, she has not stated when the teachers for Early Childhood Training Centres (ECTC) will be employed by the Government. As of now, they are employed on voluntary basis and it costs the centres a lot of money to pay them. It is, in fact, very difficult to contain them. Could the Assistant Minister, please, clarify this matter? view
• 19 Oct 2006 in National Assembly: asked the Minister of State for Administration and National Security:- (a) whether he is aware that funds allocated to Rangwe Police Post Project in 2003/2004 Financial Year were utilized to erect only the perimeter fencing and the project has since been abandoned; (b) what plans he has to revive the project; and, (c) when the project will be completed. view
• 19 Oct 2006 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I would like to thank the Assistant Minister for the good answer he has given to this House. I would like to inform him that there is no progress as he has said in his answer. However, I agree that the project can be done. I urge him to speed up the process. This is because the police post has been in that state for many years, and yet the crime rate in that area is high. This has caused many problems to us. I am very grateful to the Assistant Minister for the good answer ... view