Sammy Arthur Weya

All parliamentary appearances

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• 6 Dec 2006 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Chairman, Sir, in many countries, the efficiency of electrical appliances that are imported into the country are monitored by commissions. That way, only effective and efficient electrical appliances are allowed in those countries. In fact, they are rated in some countries. They have one, two or even five star. So, I think those words should be added there. view
• 5 Dec 2006 in National Assembly: On a point of order, Mr. Speaker, Sir. Is it in order for Mr. Wamwere to wear a view
• 22 Nov 2006 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, I beg to give notice of the following Motion:- THAT, in view of the fast changing information and communication technology environment and the ever increasing need to foster e-commerce and e-government and to ensure penetration of ICTs into rural and remote areas in this country; aware that there exists a complex, cumbersome licensing system of broadcasting and multi-media services; this House grants leave for the introduction of a Bill for an Act of Parliament entitled: "Information and Communications Bill" to set up a universal access fund, to create a one-stop shop for making decisions affecting ... view
• 22 Nov 2006 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, I am an Electrical Engineer by profession. Therefore, I know that the licences that are available are Grades "A", "B", "C" and "D". Normally, when one graduates from a technical institution, the responsibility of the Government is to licence him or her. How is the Ministry renewing licences for those who had been licensed in the past and are working within the industry? We know very well that there is a shortage of contractors right now within the KPLC, and that is why the Rural Electrification Programme is not proceeding. view
• 22 Nov 2006 in National Assembly: Thank you very much, Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir. I would like to second this Motion. I will explain to hon. Members why some of these issues have been overtaken by events. Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, I would like to give hon. Members some background about Yala Swamp. In the early 1970s about 1977, the Japanese embarked on some research and investigations and they came up with an issue that Yala Swamp which is at the end of Yala River could be used for feeding Kenya as a nation. They also said that if the water of Sondu Miriu ... view
• 22 Nov 2006 in National Assembly: On a point of order, Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir. view
• 22 Nov 2006 in National Assembly: Yes, but I have a point of procedure, Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir. The hon. Member said that he was going to move an amendment--- view
• 22 Nov 2006 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, could he move his amendment? view
• 21 Nov 2006 in National Assembly: On a point of order, Mr, Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir. The hon. Member has used unparliamentary language. He calls cow dung "mafi" or something like that. Is it in order for him to use unparliamentary language? view
• 21 Nov 2006 in National Assembly: Thank you Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, for giving me the opportunity to say one or two things with regard to the Energy Bill. Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, last weekend, I went to the Amboseli. I saw that the snow on Mount Kilimanjaro is melting. In fact, there was no snow at all on the lower end of the mountain. This is basically because of global warming. We all know that charcoal is a huge resource in this country. It is utilised by most of our communities all over the country. When we talk about energy, we talk about ... view