Shakeel Shabbir

All parliamentary appearances

Entries 1 to 10 of 1945.

• 12 Feb 2025 in National Assembly: Thank you, Hon. Speaker. I would like to present a tribute to the Aga Khan of the Ismailia Muslim Community, in respect of the passing away of Prince Kareem Aga Khan, whose visionary leadership and unwavering commitment have left an indelible mark on Kenya. He was a beacon of hope for millions around the country. His Highness was the 49th Hereditary Hiram of the Ismailia Muslims and passed away on the 4th of February 2025, leaving a legacy of compassion, education and humanitarianism. In Kenya, the Aga Khan's contribution has been transformative across various sectors. His Highness established the Nation ... view
• 4 Dec 2024 in National Assembly: Thank you, Hon. Temporary Chairlady. I can see the Chairman of the Departmental Committee on Finance and National Planning seems to be a little unsure about the amendment. The amendment states that it is in the public interest for the KRA not to recover an unpaid tax. It goes without saying that any unpaid tax must be recovered, which is in the public interest. I do not understand the amendment. However, if it is the spirit of the amendment that the taxman can decide not to view
• 4 Dec 2024 in National Assembly: The electronic version of the Official Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor. view
• 4 Dec 2024 in National Assembly: recover an unpaid tax because he feels that it is not in the public interest, and this particular amendment intends to solve that problem, then I am in full agreement. Otherwise, I am a little confused because the amendment is proposing what is already the case. It is in the public interest to recover all unpaid taxes. Thank you. view
• 20 Nov 2024 in National Assembly: Thank you, Hon Speaker for giving me the honour. As the Chair of the Kenya-China Parliamentary Friendship Group, I welcome our visitors. They are Members of their Parliament, the National Peoples’ Congress (NPC). We have already had a successful third bilateral meeting with them. We shall be meeting them later on. So, I want to say that we have had … Even the Deputy Speaker was in one of those meetings and many others including … view
• 20 Nov 2024 in National Assembly: I want to welcome them to the House. Thank you very much. view
• 7 Aug 2024 in National Assembly: Thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker. One in every four Kenyans is probably suffering from a mental health issue. We, as Kenyans, have forgotten the issue of mental health. Actually, one in every two youths is struggling with a mental related problem. We have been sidestepping the issue of mental health. Mental health to us in Kenya has always been about Mathari Hospital. We quickly say, ‘ Mtume Mathari Hospital.’ We always think that mental health has to do with a mad man in the village. There is a thin line between a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree holder, who is ... view
• 7 Aug 2024 in National Assembly: house. The problem we have is that nobody wants to talk about mental health, and only Dr Njenga and a few others have been talking about it for a long time. view
• 7 Aug 2024 in National Assembly: Thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker. I support wholeheartedly. view
• 31 Jul 2024 in National Assembly: Thank you. Hon. Temporary Chairlady. I wish to strongly oppose the Senate proposal under new Clause 19A. The fact is that sugar-cane growers are treated like slaves. They are told where to go and where not to sell sugarcane. If anything, they should be allowed to deliver cane anywhere in the zone provided that they have a pre-existing agreement with the miller. I do not think it should be provided as if it is a, b and c. I strongly support new Clause 19A. Thank you. view