Prof. Sam Ongeri

All parliamentary appearances

Entries 1221 to 1230 of 1925.

• 30 Aug 2012 in National Assembly: We were supported in this by the organization of African Unity’s principles and later the African Union. The fall of the Barre regime in Somalia, the collapse of the state system in that country and its reinstatement by various militias led to Kenya and Ethiopia bearing the brunt of the problems which arose from the absence of a government in Somalia. This included attacks and destabilization by extremist militia forces, which both countries have had to counter as effectively as they could. Ethiopia under Prime Minister Zenawi was involved in the peace process aimed at restoring stability and proper governance ... view
• 30 Aug 2012 in National Assembly: Thank you for your protection, Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir. Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, it is clear that the strong foundation laid by the late Prime Minister will remain a critical force in sustaining the continued growth of Ethiopia in the political, social and economic spheres. I wish to give the assurance, in my capacity as the Minister for Foreign Affairs, that unfriendly remarks made by any of our nationals regarding the late Ethiopian Prime Minister do not in any way represent the position of the Government of Kenya. We will continue to hold the Government and people of ... view
• 30 Aug 2012 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I rose to make these comments because as the Minister for Foreign Affairs, we have had a complaint from Ethiopia about unsavory comments being made about their country. I want to take the Floor of this House to reassure the Ethiopian Government that Kenyans are free to make their comments, but that does not represent the Government position. I think that is the basis upon which this Statement is being made--- view
• 30 Aug 2012 in National Assembly: Thank you, Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir. Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, I conclude my remarks by assuring the people of Somalia that Kenya looks forward to working with the new Parliament of Somalia as well as whoever will be elected as President. view
• 30 Aug 2012 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, if you listened to me carefully, I did mention the role that the late Prime Minister Zenawi played in Somalia. As a continuation of that--- view
• 30 Aug 2012 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, I conclude my remarks by assuring the people of Somalia that Kenya looks forward to working with the new Parliament of Somalia as well as whoever will be elected as President. We have no preference for any of the candidates and it is up to the people of Somalia, through their new Parliament, to elect their leadership. Thank you, Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir. view
• 14 Aug 2012 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I beg to reply. (a) Yes, the Minister is aware that Dr. Joseph Mwihia Matu died on 4th August, 2012, apparently as a result of injuries that he sustained while in police custody. The Kenya Embassy in South Sudan dispatched the deputy head of mission to Torit, the capital of Eastern Equatorial State on 11th August, 2012 in order to follow up the case, ascertain facts on the ground and obtain first hand information regarding the late Dr. Joseph Matu’s mistreatment and subsequent death. During his visit, the deputy head of mission held meetings with officials of ... view
• 14 Aug 2012 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, Dr. Matu was taken into custody on Friday, 3rd August, 2012. This happened after he had earlier been asked to close his pharmacy at around 2.30 p.m. by the Ministry of Health officials allegedly because it operated as a clinic but was only licensed to operate as a pharmacy, which he did. Dr. Matu’s assistant subsequently called him between 5.30 p.m. and 6.30 p.m. to open the pharmacy to enable her to collect her house keys which she had forgotten inside. As soon as Dr. Matu came from his wife, Purity Njambi’s hardware shop within the same ... view
• 14 Aug 2012 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, my meeting this morning with the Minister for Foreign Affairs for South Sudan was specifically to look at what will be done eventually at the conclusion of this matter. He has assured me firmly that the culprits are in custody and that they will be arraigned in a court of law. I think hon. Mungatana, as a lawyer, will know that any compensation process must follow due process. So, ultimately, that must be the route to take whether it is State to State compensation or allow the family to raise compensation request to the Government of South ... view
• 14 Aug 2012 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, it maybe of interest to the House that in our discussions this morning, I did raise the issue not only three of cases where Kenyans have suffered gun shots or gun shot wounds--- view