Prof. Sam Ongeri

All parliamentary appearances

Entries 1301 to 1310 of 1925.

• 23 Aug 2011 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Part IV talks about the specific functions of the Inspector-General. One area which is critical to this nation is about our vital installations. They have been open to vandalism and sabotage particularly as relates to the economic activities. You will get an entire area covered by fibre optic cable being vandalized with much abandon, resulting in huge financial costs and losses. Therefore we are unable to provide the necessary Information Communication Technology (ICT) in the digital villagers where Kenyans are very keen, eager to learn and access the skills. We now know where to place the ... view
• 23 Aug 2011 in National Assembly: I know that there are many other contributions that will be made but one of the things that I wanted to mention is the direct funding and the sub-autonomy that has been given to the Directorate of Criminal Investigation Department (CID). I think this is a very good way of ensuring that they operate independently and they source their resources from the centre rather than waiting to be told that no funds are available. At the end of the day, I think that one of the features that would make these forces efficient and effective are the tools of work ... view
• 23 Aug 2011 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, training is an important factor and, therefore, every police officer who does not conform to the training schedule should not be in the service. I think we need to bring in a culture of training, research and innovation. We are now demanding that we must have innovative methods of doing things, carrying out some business and responsibilities. I think the police force is no exception from this innovativeness on how they want to carry out their duties. view
• 23 Aug 2011 in National Assembly: With those few remarks, I beg to support. view
• 23 Aug 2011 in National Assembly: Thank you, Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir. First of all, I rise to add my voice to this Bill. Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, I support the fight against corruption and believe that every Kenyan would like to support the fight against corruption. What is intriguing is the manner and style with which we fight corruption. Corruption is a serious offence. It hinges on the integrity and character of individuals. Therefore, before you make any public pronouncements, one has to carefully tread on what you are saying to the public without any tangible evidence. I believe that one of the ... view
• 11 Aug 2011 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I beg to reply. (a) I am aware that schools have programmes that run into the weekends when many religious groups have their prayer days. However, such schools have provision for students to proceed to prayers as per the requirement of their religious groups. That should not in any way violate their freedom of worship as provided for in the Bill of Rights, Article 32 of the Constitution. (b) I have appointed Board of Governors for public schools. Part of their mandate is to develop rules and regulations for the everyday running of schools. Such rules ... view
• 11 Aug 2011 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, there is no need for a policy from the Ministry because the Education Act, 1968, is very explicit. Section 26(1) says:- “If a parent of a pupil at a public school requests that the pupil be wholly or partly excused from attending religious worship and religious instruction in the school, the pupil shall be excused such attendance until the request is withdrawn.” Section 26(2) says: “Whereas the parent of a pupil at a public school wishes the pupil to attend religious worship, or religious instruction of a kind, which is not provided in the school, the ... view
• 11 Aug 2011 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, we have to distinguish between an apparel and a religious service. These two are categorically different. What you wear does not indicate your religion. However, what you are and what you profess is already provided for. If a Muslim requests that they be there, it is provided. view
• 11 Aug 2011 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I do not know the converse what it will be if she does not wear it. However, that is not the details I want to go to. view
• 11 Aug 2011 in National Assembly: Both hon. Sheikh Dor and hon. Affey have been to my office. We have already discussed about the hijab story and we have found a way out. I do not think it is such a very formidable religious impediment that we should now be discussing it here. I am sure there are better ways of dealing with the individual schools that may not have given comfort. view