Sammy Arthur Weya

All parliamentary appearances

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• 21 Jun 2006 in National Assembly: We should be a first hand society. Tanzanians and Ugandans who are our neighbours are producing June 21, 2006 PARLIAMENTARY DEBATES 1499 more cotton than us and, yet, we say our economy is doing better than theirs. Why is it that we are unable to produce sufficient cotton for the AGOA market? Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, the Minister said that the Government has set aside Kshs400 million for resettlement of victims of tribal clashes. He said land would be purchased for resettling those people. It is sad that a politically-correct individual has already negotiated with the Government to buy ... view
• 14 Jun 2006 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, many hill-tops in my constituency used to be planted with trees. Could the Vice-President and Minister for Home Affairs tell us what the by-laws say about how many metres from the top of the hills can one be allowed to plant trees? What is the case with the distance allowed for planting of trees near rivers and lakes? Much of the land in my constituency is county council land that is held in trust by the people. view
• 13 Jun 2006 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, four months down the line, some of these Managing Directors are still under suspension. Could the Assistant Minister tell us when they concluded looking at the cases that led to the suspension of those chief executives in those offices? view
• 13 Jun 2006 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I said that some of the Chief Executive Officers have been on suspension even up to four months ago. When will his Ministry conclude investigating the reasons that led to the suspension of those Chief Executive Officers? view
• 6 Jun 2006 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I beg to ask the Minister of Health the following Question by Private Notice. (a) What is the rationale of the current anti-tobacco campaign? (b) Is the Minister aware that the tobacco ban will cost millions of shillings to implement? (c) Could the Minister confirm that adequate consultations were made with the stakeholders before the launch of the campaign? (d) What immediate measures is she taking to mitigate against the effects of the campaign on tobacco production and distribution? June 6, 2006 PARLIAMENTARY DEBATES 1113 view
• 6 Jun 2006 in National Assembly: Thank you very much, Mr. Speaker, Sir. As hon. Members, we are supposed to bring Bills before the House on such issues. Before the Minister for Health went to attend the World Health Organisation (WHO) conference, she imposed regulations that were supposed to be deliberated in this House. This is because Mr. Sungu and the Minister have brought before this House a Bill to legislate on tobacco use. We do not have clear directions on what a public place is. The Kshs50,000 fine that the ordinary mwanachi will pay for smoking in public is imposed in Europe and foreign countries. ... view
• 6 Jun 2006 in National Assembly: Thank you very much, Mr. Speaker, Sir. You have heard the Assistant Minister say that the Government will provide funds to the farmers who currently grow tobacco to enable them grow other crops. Could he clearly tell this House how they will finance those farmers? This is because those farmers are currently being funded by those multinational companies. view
• 31 May 2006 in National Assembly: On a point of order, Mr. Speaker, Sir. Hon. Ndolo's question was very clear. He was saying that the Kenya Power and Lighting Company (KPLC) charges the highest tariffs in Africa because of the past mismanagement within the company. Consumers are paying for the mismanagement costs which were mentioned in the Nyanja Report. For example--- view
• 31 May 2006 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, they were negotiating with IPOs which were being financed-- - view
• 31 May 2006 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Chairman, Sir, I would like to second the proposed amendment by Mr. Sungu. I think ten years will be a punishment equal to the offence complained of--- view