Shakeel Shabbir

All parliamentary appearances

Entries 1721 to 1730 of 1945.

• 16 Sep 2009 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I stand to support this unique Bill. This is the time for Ministers to be counted. Gone are the days that Ministers used to be appointed just because they are Members of Parliament. Ministers should have the necessary qualifications and expertise. Assistant Ministers should be Deputy Ministers or Ministers of State. I know what I am saying has been repeated by my colleagues. However, the more we say this, the more emphasis we are making. It is time that Kenya took the lead in East Africa by having a maximum number of Ministers, say, 24 and ... view
• 16 Sep 2009 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I will sit down if my dear lady friend and colleague can read my mind. It is honest to say that we are repeating some of these things, but they are of essence and we need to make emphasis. view
• 16 Sep 2009 in National Assembly: I beg your pardon Ms. Shakila Abdalla--- view
• 16 Sep 2009 in National Assembly: I meant Sophia. I beg her pardon. view
• 16 Sep 2009 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I am really sorry. I did not mean anything by that remark. She is an hon. Member. My flow of thought has been interrupted by the frivolous and unnecessary points of order. view
• 16 Sep 2009 in National Assembly: However, Members of the Cabinet do not necessarily have to be Members of Parliament. Furthermore, Members of the Cabinet can be drawn from professionals on the ground as is the case with nominated Members of Parliament. view
• 16 Sep 2009 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, to be honest, my flow of thought has been disturbed. I do not want to waste time by saying anything more. I do not want to repeat myself. Thank you. view
• 16 Sep 2009 in National Assembly: On a point of order, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. The Assistant Minister did not clarify whether it is the President or the Prime Minister who is captive of this fantastic word called megalomania and whether it is mendacity that has caused him to say this. Could he clarify who is actually the captive? view
• 10 Sep 2009 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, the Vice-President and Minister for Home Affairs said that the 18 convicts all passed away in hospital--- Mr. Chairman, Sir--- view
• 10 Sep 2009 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I want to explain why I am asking that question. view