Silas Muriuki Ruteere

All parliamentary appearances

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• 8 Sep 2011 in National Assembly: On a point of order, Mr. Speaker, Sir. Since the Assistant Minister wants us to go and verify the projects, I would request that this Question be deferred and be answered when we come back. view
• 7 Sep 2011 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, the Minister has said that the whole school has been transferred from Moi Campus. There are those students who were admitted to undertake environmental studies there. What will happen to those students? view
• 7 Sep 2011 in National Assembly: On a point of order, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. I rise to seek leave that this House do now adjourn in accordance with the provisions of the Standing Order No.23(1) for the purpose of discussing the current nationwide teachers’ strike as a matter of urgent national importance. view
• 7 Sep 2011 in National Assembly: Yes, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. view
• 7 Sep 2011 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, I wish to thank the Chair for allowing me to move the Motion that this House do now adjourn in accordance with the provisions of Standing Order No.23(1) for the purposes of discussing the current nationwide teachers strike as a matter of urgent national importance. Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, we are all aware that today is the third day of the teachers strike since the schools opened on Monday. This strike is only affecting the public primary and secondary schools. The private institutions are continuing with their learning. Children in the private schools are ... view
• 7 Sep 2011 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, I want to say that it is torturous for the children to remain home and without knowing their fate tomorrow. They are innocent. I think you have seen birds in a nest. If anybody comes, they just open their mouths, thinking they are going to be fed. That is exactly the case with our children today. Whoever opens the door, they think somebody is coming to give a message that they are going to school. view
• 7 Sep 2011 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, the Government is behaving like an irresponsible parent. One time in my life, a snake entered our house. My parents were there and my brother and sister were also there. When the snake was at the door and cooking was going on, my father did not run away. He took the pot and threw it on the snake and it died. He did not run away. We went later on to look for food. It is time the Government behaved responsibly. view
• 7 Sep 2011 in National Assembly: I now call upon hon. Khalwale to second the Motion. view
• 6 Sep 2011 in National Assembly: On a point of order, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. view
• 1 Sep 2011 in National Assembly: asked the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance:- (a) whether he is aware that “Centres of Excellence” put up or upgraded through the Economic Stimulus Programme cannot be provided with the necessary infrastructure with the funds allocated; (b) when he will provide more funds to the schools; and, (c) whether he could also address the shortage of teachers in the schools. view