Rachel Wambui Shebesh

All parliamentary appearances

Entries 1041 to 1050 of 1324.

• 23 Feb 2011 in National Assembly: I want to join my colleagues in congratulating hon. Wamalwa for bringing this Motion and for the many Motions that he brings that have a lot of relevance to the work that we do in this country. I really believe that this will be his platform towards his presidential ambitions. Madam Temporary Deputy Speaker, I want to start from where my colleague has left because that is the crux of the matter. There can never be a country whose backbone is agriculture--- In agriculture, we all know we have to have fertilizer and then we do not have a fertilizer ... view
• 16 Feb 2011 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, is the Minister telling us that some kind of assessment was done that clearly indicated that if you get highly paid executives in the New KCC, then the company would be transformed and deliver to the people? view
• 16 Feb 2011 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, the Prime Minister has clearly stated that the provision for one-third representation of either gender is now a Constitutional issue and that in the process of implementation of the New Constitution; realizing devolution, this is an area that the Government is taking very seriously. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I am holding a petition that was given to the Speaker by 19 women organizations over the recent appointments. How will Kenyan women take the Government seriously when it is just giving lip service to the one-third affirmative action policy but not doing it in practice? We are ... view
• 9 Feb 2011 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I want to thank the Minister for her Statement and just reiterate that the issue of stigma is the first huddle that people with HIV/AIDS have to overcome. Therefore, it is true that the Minister could have been taken out of context. But it retrogressed the issue of stigma and that is why I am happy that she apologized, if her comments were taken out of context. I also thank the Prime Minister and the First Lady for clarifying that the Government’s position is not to stigmatize people living with HIV/AIDS any more. Therefore, I thank ... view
• 9 Feb 2011 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, I stand here to support the Motion. I want to start by congratulating the Mover of the Motion. We have gone to his constituency, where we have seen boda boda savings and credit societies (Saccos) being inaugurated in his constituency. Therefore, because many people want to contribute to the Motion, I will raise only two issues. There is the issue of the Ministry of Transport in relation to the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports. It is obvious that this policy may be on transport, but it is affecting young people. Therefore, it is important ... view
• 9 Feb 2011 in National Assembly: cyclists, because these people are here to stay. The main reason for the rise in the number of accidents countrywide is that we do not have special lanes for boda boda riders. So, maybe, the Ministry of Roads will consider this proposal in their future plans and designs of roads and highways. Lastly, I would like to say that the proposed fund should not be an open-ended fund. It should be a fund aimed at encouraging players in the boda boda industry. However, it should not be left to run forever, because we do not want to give the impression ... view
• 8 Feb 2011 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, the Vice-President and Minister for Home Affairs has started by showing Kenya’s commitment to the ICC. He has heaped a lot of praises and given the reason why we are facing this predicament. He has said that we said that we should not be vague. Every legal opinion that I have heard has clearly stated that this process could jeopardize the fate of the Ocampo six even more. Is he, as a senior counsel in this country, giving proper advice to the President and this country? view
• 3 Feb 2011 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I just want to congratulate you for keeping the faith of Kenyans with the rulings that you make in this House. There must be some hope that Kenyans are holding onto. If there is no hope from the Executive, then at least there should be hope from the Legislature, in Parliament. I want to thank you especially in the light of the kind of threats that had been sent to you. Thank you for holding firm. view
• 2 Feb 2011 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, I would like to support this Motion. As I do that, I would like to re-emphasize the value of vetting. It is obvious that it has come to our attention that vetting is crucial. I would like to bring out what I think vetting is. To me, vetting is not just an exercise in futility. It is what establishes one’s academic credentials, integrity, goodwill within the civil society and the public in general and good will within the private sector. The Judges’ and Magistrates’ vetting will be one of the biggest reforms that we will ... view
• 2 Feb 2011 in National Assembly: Therefore, I do support the Vetting of the Judges and Magistrates Bill. I would like to say that it is about time that the mistakes that were made without vetting are corrected. This is especially so with the nomination that was done recently without this particular procedure. I support this Motion. view