Robert Pukose

All parliamentary appearances

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• 4 Mar 2014 in National Assembly: At times, it is good to read a report that is prepared by a committee; more often than not when we make our comments, as the Minority Leader did and he tried to bring in pedestrian arguments from a columnist in the streets who writes very unfavourable remarks, I do not think that, that is an issue that needs to be debated in this House. As you know, the views of that fellow are not the views of Kenyans. view
• 4 Mar 2014 in National Assembly: Hon. Speaker, we know that URP and TNA have a working relationship which is cordial, and that is how we formed the Jubilee Coalition that formed this Government to deliver on our mandate as given by Kenyans. When I look at this list that was presented by the President, there is nobody from the Rift Valley; it has been put well in the argument by my senior colleague. Therefore, this is representative of Kenyans. When people’s names are brought here, we think they are Kenyans who deserve the various positions, and we should discuss them as Kenyans on the basis ... view
• 4 Mar 2014 in National Assembly: Hon. Speaker, on the various qualification, we think that Florence Nyokabi, when appointed to this position, due to her educational background and considering her vast experience in--- view
• 4 Mar 2014 in National Assembly: Could you protect me from hon. Mwaura? I think he is in the process of shouting and we do not know whether the men in black will walk in. I can see him shout across the House. view
• 4 Mar 2014 in National Assembly: Considering Dr. Nyokabi’s vast experience in the public service, we think that if given this opportunity she should be able to look at the issue of national gender and equality, so that those who are marginalized in various areas can also be given opportunities. view
• 4 Mar 2014 in National Assembly: Now that this Commission is active, it will look at the face of Kenya. The El Molo and other marginalized communities like the Dorobo, Somali, Sabaot--- view
• 4 Mar 2014 in National Assembly: Yes; also the Suba are marginalized, hon. Speaker. To make the Government more inclusive, these small communities need to be considered and given opportunities, so that they can also feel part and parcel of the national Government. view
• 4 Mar 2014 in National Assembly: Hon. Speaker, with those few remarks, I support the Motion. view
• 4 Mar 2014 in National Assembly: Thank you. view
• 4 Mar 2014 in National Assembly: Thank you, hon. Speaker, for giving me the opportunity to contribute to this debate. I rise to support the Report of the Committee. Initially, I looked at Lempaa as someone coming from a marginalised community. I was with the General but now that the General has retreated to strategise for another day, I concur with him. Hon. Speaker, the KNCHR is very important. When it began operations, it did a commendable job, but in 2011/2012 its members digressed and engaged in politics. Those are the issues that we are now dealing with because they erode the credibility of the Commission. ... view