Shakeel Shabbir

All parliamentary appearances

Entries 1641 to 1650 of 1945.

• 14 Apr 2010 in National Assembly: Of course, the Ministry of Finance must then have what is called a contingency. We all work with the Constituencies Development Fund (CDF); do we not? Do you know what we are told? We have to do this and that and we comply. We work within our CDF limits; if it is the issue of reallocation, we apply for it! But we just do not come up in the middle of the day and decide to do things or to change things! So, why do we expect Ministries to be given that opportunity? I think we must not allow it. ... view
• 14 Apr 2010 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, I remember very clearly that at one time, we were looking at the Grand Regency matter--- view
• 13 Apr 2010 in National Assembly: Thank you, Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir. At the outset, I would like to say that I support this Motion. The Motion proposes a Budget of Kshs27 billion against a Budget of Kshs867 billion. Actually, it is less than three per cent variance and that is very good. A three per cent variance is a small variance. I have seen much more in other places, but still, there are a few things that I need to comment about. view
• 13 Apr 2010 in National Assembly: 31 …….. view
• 7 Apr 2010 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, this is a computer that has passed through the scanning machine; the security officers allowed me to come in with it. In any case, it fits the requirement of a handbag for a gentleman. view
• 6 Apr 2010 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, the Minister says his Ministry protects employers as well their capital. Could he inform the House what action he has taken against a District Labour Officer who is corrupt and not doing his duties as required of him for the last three years? This officer is being corrupted by certain employers in Kisumu. This matter has been reported to him. The Central Organization of Trade Unions (COTU) has written to him--- view
• 1 Apr 2010 in National Assembly: Madam Temporary Deputy Speaker, I rise to support this amendment. This is because the Kenya Anti-Corruption Commission (KACA) needs teeth in order to be effective. We have seen this even in the “Commission” that we set up to look into the cemetery case. They were not allowed to take evidence and prosecute. I would like to support this amendment so that the KACA is powerful. Corruption has been there since time immemorial and will be there today. Corruption was there during the time of Adam and Eve and it will be there at the end of life. So, we must ... view
• 1 Apr 2010 in National Assembly: Madam Temporary Deputy Speaker, Eve corrupted Adam. view
• 31 Mar 2010 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I do not see why we are wasting time debating this amendment, when you can put the Question and we finish with it and then attend to more important issues. view
• 30 Mar 2010 in National Assembly: On a point of order, Mr. Speaker, Sir. May I also ask your guidance on a matter that also affected hon. Members carried by Kiss Radio about a week and a half ago, where abusive comments were made against hon. Members? Are you aware of that? view