Shakeel Shabbir

All parliamentary appearances

Entries 1031 to 1040 of 1945.

• 7 Aug 2012 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, we all know that the PEC has had very expensive meetings, overseas visits, expensive cars and has dispensed some very questionable revolving loan funds, which were given on very preferential basis to friends. Could the Assistant Minister tell us how much of those revolving funds were repaid? What sort of assets does the Commission has at the moment? view
• 7 Aug 2012 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, the Assistant Minister has said that in 2011/2012, Kshs163 million was given to this Commission, quite apart from the other money--- view
• 7 Aug 2012 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I never said that they were friends of the Minister. I said that the loans were given on preferential basis to friends and other parties. That is exactly what I said and the HANSARD will bear me out. view
• 7 Aug 2012 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, the Assistant Minister has said that in 2011/2012, Kshs163 million was allocated to this Commission. About Kshs100 million of that was for development activities. What happened to that Kshs100 million which was meant for development activities? He has clearly said that there were no development activities and the Budget Committee has seen good sense to reduce that to Kshs15.2 million. Could he tell us how the Kshs100 million, which was meant for development activities in 2011/2012, was utilized? view
• 1 Aug 2012 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I had the opportunity of going to Lamu with the Departmental Committee on Local Authorities. We were astounded to see where Lamu Port is meant to be. We were told that the Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) intended to spend Kshs800 million for the headquarters. We were also told that Kshs1 billion was spent on the launch. When we calculate the amount of money that was used to ring-fence the sale of Grand Regency we get Kshs2.8 billion, which is all gone. Has the Ministry of Lands right now ring-fenced at least Kshs100 million of that money, so ... view
• 1 Aug 2012 in National Assembly: On a point of order, Mr. Speaker, Sir. We know that Kshs2.8 billion was ring-fenced by the Treasury. The question to the Ministry of Lands is: Has the Ministry of Lands been given any money which is being ring-fenced in respect of compensation to the land owners? All you need to say is whether you have it or not. view
• 1 Aug 2012 in National Assembly: Thank you, Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir. This is a very happy day for me. We have gone through a lot with hon. Midiwo in relation to this Consumer Protection Bill. As far as dumping is concerned, we have been talking about trade and dumping. One of the issues that we must address in this Bill - I am sure the Bill addresses it - is the issue of medicines. Most of the medicines that have been given to us are actually banned even in the Western World. I do not know why people there do not think we are ... view
• 28 Jun 2012 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I am a Member of the Departmental Committee on Finance, Planning and Trade. The assumption here is that the First Reading, Second Reading and the Committee of the Whole House of the Appropriation Bill will take place today. The Departmental Committee on Finance, Planning and Trade is charged with the responsibility to ensure that the figures here are the same as those in the Printed Estimates. We have not had the time since and I urge this House to kindly consider giving us, at least, until this afternoon so that the Committee can go and sit ... view
• 28 Jun 2012 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I beg to ask the Minister for Local Government the following Question by Private Notice. (a) Is the Minister aware that Kisumu City Council advertised for sale of a property situated in Kisumu Municipality/Block 9/111 on 19th March, 2012, in contravention of the provisions of the Transition to Devolved Governments Act, 2012? (b) Is the Minister further aware that Nairobi and Mombasa City Councils, and Eldoret Municipal Council, among other local authorities, are in the process of disposing of their properties? (c) What urgent measures will the Minister take to stop the disposal of councils’ assets ... view
• 28 Jun 2012 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I thank the Assistant Minister for his answer. However, he has not answered the Question as to why this is in contravention of the transition to Devolved Governments Act of 2012, which was in effect as from 30th March, 2012. I brought this matter to the Minister well in time. Why was it still thought the council property must be sold in contravention of that particular Act? Furthermore, the Minister has said he is not aware of any other city council including Nairobi, Eldoret and Mombasa. It is in public domain that properties are being leased ... view