Rachel Wambui Shebesh

All parliamentary appearances

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• 11 Nov 2009 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I beg to move the following Motion:- THAT, this House adopts the Report of the 11th Session of the Pan- African Parliament held from 18th to 29th May 2009 in Midrand, South Africa laid on the Table of the House on Thursday, 4th June 2009. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I would like to move this Motion on behalf of the Leader of the Delegation to the Pan African Parliament (PAP), Mr. Gitobu Imanyara. Members of the Pan-African Parliament from this House are; hon. Abdul Bahari, hon. Gideon Mung’aro, hon. Musa Sirma and myself; hon. Rachel Shebesh. ... view
• 11 Nov 2009 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, first, I would like to thank all the hon. Members who have wished us well. I would also like to thank Members of the Pan African Parliament. I would like to fully assure them that we will continue to take our role at the Pan African Parliament very seriously. We will strive to represent this country well. view
• 11 Nov 2009 in National Assembly: Many hon. Members spoke about the award I received on climate change in Africa. The correct title of that award is: “The UN Champion for Disaster-Risk Reduction in Africa”. At this point, I would like to say that it is through this championship and the kind of work that we do at the Pan African Parliament that Kenya can benefit from the kind of negotiations that are going on globally. One of the pilot projects that I have been allowed to bring to Kenya as a direct result of my role as a UN champion is a water harvesting project. ... view
• 11 Nov 2009 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, I would also like to recognize the remarks made about the staffing issue. The issue of one of our own staff, Mr. Werunga, who was the Clerk of the Pan African Parliament, is actually now before the African Court of Justice. We believe that the method of his removal from office was not legal because due process was not followed. We hope that the African Court of Justice will look at this issue because as the Kenyan delegation to the Pan African Parliament, we were not happy at all with the way Mr. Werunga was ... view
• 11 Nov 2009 in National Assembly: I would like to speak about the reluctant giant called Kenya. Whenever we go outside this country, we easily take the lead. This is because of the Kenyan culture that we have inherited from politics and our own upbringing. Kenya continues to be the reluctant giant. We should be at the forefront of African issues. At the Pan African Parliament, even countries that are not comparable to Kenya are now taking the lead. As hon. Members support the adoption of this Report, they need to go further and seek that the Pan African Parliament be turned into a legislative body ... view
• 11 Nov 2009 in National Assembly: I thank you for your support and I beg to move. view
• 10 Nov 2009 in National Assembly: Thank you, Madam Temporary Deputy Speaker for allowing me to support this Bill very emphatically. The reason is that I speak on behalf of the African Parliamentarians Network Against Corruption (APNAC). As we debate this matter, our chairperson is in Doha with another one of our hon. Members. They are representing Kenyan Parliamentarians in the debate on the UN convention against corruption. Madam Temporary Deputy Speaker, it has been an embarrassment to sit amongst other states and listen to delegates from many countries that have passed these kinds of laws, when Kenya sits back and speaks about commitment to fighting ... view
• 10 Sep 2009 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I rise to support the Report of the Mau Task Force. view
• 10 Sep 2009 in National Assembly: I will attempt to bring this debate to another level. The debate has revolved around the political intrigues and competition for too long. Unfortunately, it is even finding its way into party politics. However, the level of debate for us should really be: What is the best we want out of the conservation of Mau, relocation of the people who live in Mau and eventually, conserving the environment for our country? Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I have heard people speak about the speed at which this issue is moving. As a Member of the Pan-African Parliament, who is also privileged ... view
• 10 Sep 2009 in National Assembly: Yes, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. view