Prof. Prof. Ruth Oniang'o

All parliamentary appearances

Entries 101 to 110 of 157.

• 9 Nov 2006 in National Assembly: On a point of order, Mr. Speaker, Sir. Most of the women who have been November 9, 2006 PARLIAMENTARY DEBATES 3553 abused are afraid to go to the police stations. This is because the police stations are not a friendly environment for them to talk about these very traumatizing and sad situations. Could the Assistant Minister tell us what new strategies they are putting in place to deal with these matters? view
• 8 Nov 2006 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, we have many such cases where Kenyans get duped into such institutions, only to be turned down at the end of the day. The lives of these children are actually being affected. It does not make sense for the Assistant Minister to tell us that these degree programmes are fake, and that the matter has been taken to court. What action is the Ministry taking to ensure that such programmes are stopped from continuing when such a case arises? view
• 8 Nov 2006 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I do not even look like Prof. Anyang'-Nyong'o! view
• 8 Nov 2006 in National Assembly: Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, for giving me this opportunity to seek a Ministerial Statement from the Minister for Education concerning the ongoing national examinations; the Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE). As we are all aware, there are pupils who found out on the day they were supposed to start examinations that they were not registered to sit for the them. This is not the first time it has happened. Secondly, we have children in insecurity hit areas who are unable to sit for the examinations. So, the Minister should tell us how many candidates this year are ... view
• 8 Nov 2006 in National Assembly: Thank you, Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir. I am glad that the Minister gave that Ministerial Statement on hardship allowance which was introduced in 1969. When you look through the Report, you will find that it does not take into account the level of inflation we have had over the years. That is a mockery of what hardship allowance is supposed to be. Secondly, could he tell us; now that we have HIV/AIDS, is there an allowance to cater for it? The issue of separation of families is also quite critical right now and I would like to know if ... view
• 7 Nov 2006 in National Assembly: Thank you, Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, for giving me this chance to contribute to this Bill. Indeed, this is a happy day for me because we are going to see yet another university being born. Normally, when the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) examination results come out, I am saddened to see students who have attained grades B (Plain) and B- (Minus) being left out of university education. We only absorb 10 per cent into our public universities. I saw in the newspapers an advertisement for industrial training. I am not sure whether it was a diploma or ... view
• 7 Nov 2006 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, yes, he will do that. I want to say that one of the advantages of this university is--- view
• 2 Nov 2006 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, the Assistant Minister has shown that he knows very little about the subject. When we go to a restaurant to eat, we pay. This is making it very difficult for ordinary Kenyans to do business with the Government. Nobody can incur this kind of debt and continue to supply. Could the Assistant Minister tell us what changes he is going to make, to ensure that ordinary Kenyans actually benefit from this service? view
• 1 Nov 2006 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, the simple thing to do in this case should have been to give a response to say that the project could not be funded, especially for these young people. Is the Minister telling us that he lacks the capacity to respond to applications whether positively or negatively? view
• 1 Nov 2006 in National Assembly: Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. Food security means ensuring food of the right quality and quantity to everybody at all times. I do not see how a motorbike will put food on the table. Could the Assistant Minister tell us what immediate measures he has put in place for the people of Butula? I do not even know whether it is classified under the arid areas or not. What measures has he put in place to ensure that the people of Butula have food in the meantime? view