Sammy Leshore

All parliamentary appearances

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• 23 Jul 2015 in Senate: Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir, for giving me this opportunity to inform my good friend, Senator for Kitui County, to persuade his deputy leader, Sen. Abdirahman and Sen. Mohamud regarding the issue because most of the herders come from Wajir. They should flush out those herders. view
• 9 Jul 2015 in Senate: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I just want to compliment my two colleagues from West Pokot and Turkana because, for the first time, I have heard Prof. Lonyangapuo calling Sen. Munyes “my good brother.” I think all of us must compliment them, because since I became a politician, the two tribes have been enemies. We have now started enjoying peace since we started the peace caravan about a month ago. I must compliment all the leaders from the North Rift, including you, for supporting us. Thank you very much. The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposes only. ... view
• 9 Jul 2015 in Senate: Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, for giving me this opportunity to move this Motion which has been lying on the corridors of this House for the last one year. I beg to move:- THAT, cognizant that the core mandate of the National AIDS Control Council (NACC) is to develop strategies, policies and guidelines relevant to the prevention and control of HIV and AIDS in Kenya; noting that the operational structure of NACC has not been aligned to the Constitution of Kenya 2010; acknowledging the objects of devolution as set out under Article 174 of the Constitution; recognizing that under ... view
• 9 Jul 2015 in Senate: by stepping up the fight against the pandemic at the county level, the Senate urges the National Government to set up the National AIDS Control Council (NACC) County offices in all County Headquarters with the National Headquarters providing overall coordination and that the resources allocated for the fight against HIV/AIDS be disbursed and managed at the county level. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I brought this Motion because the HIV/AIDS pandemic which was first reported in Kenya 30 years ago has spread its tentacles to the villages. The promulgation of the Constitution of Kenya in August 2010 introduced devolution by establishing ... view
• 9 Jul 2015 in Senate: Yes, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, view
• 9 Jul 2015 in Senate: Yes, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. As I conclude, according to the World Bank, in combating HIV and its benefits, the Government needs to devolve functions. It should transfer authority, decision making, finance management and quasi autonomous units to county governments. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, devolution has been recognised as a possible answer to many of the governance problems as we bring services closer to the people. It is noted that some of the operational and coordination problems including off-loading its control and prevention programmes, would be addressed by a devolution programme which will accelerate the implementation of projects at all ... view
• 9 Jul 2015 in Senate: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, this is not a speech. I was just referring to the points and I hope my dear colleague will understand. Devolution of the NACC will create an effective grants management system, strengthen the management and administrative system with NACC and create linkages among organizational, local and implementing agencies. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, in conclusion, every year, we celebrate the World AIDS Day on 1st December. I urge Kenyans to observe that. Efforts to prevent the spread of the disease have been stepped up. Awareness campaigns, improved health facilities and antiretroviral drugs have been provided by the ... view
• 9 Jul 2015 in Senate: Madam Temporary Speaker, I would like to thank all the contributors to this Motion. They have said very many good things which we, as a country and as a House, must follow to the letter to ensure that they are part of law. Madam Temporary Speaker, I would like to thank Sen. Ong’era for proposing that there be county AIDS control councils. We need more funds both for counties and the national Government, so that they reach even the orphans left behind as a result of their parents dying of HIV/AIDS. Madam Temporary Speaker, I also thank hon. Senators for ... view
• 8 Jul 2015 in Senate: Mr. Speaker, Sir, that road leads to the world’s famous Maasai Mara Game Reserve, which is one of the most beautiful destinations in the world. I would like to know if there was any sabotage by the air charters during the design and tarmacking of that road. view
• 7 Jul 2015 in Senate: Thank you, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, for giving me this opportunity to contribute to this important Motion. Yesterday, I woke up very early in the morning. Around 5.30 a.m., I heard from the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) that there was an attack in Mandera. Immediately, I called a former colleague in Garissa who told me that the fight was still going on. It was my sad day. I said “Again, terrorism in Mandera.” What is happening in our country? I am sure that our President and his deputy are very serious about insecurity in our country. I have had an ... view