Simon Lesirma

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• 16 Oct 2008 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, indeed, hon. Ethuro has more stories to tell with regard to this particular interview. I want us to be fair to each other. The eight candidates who were recruited are already on their jobs. A waiver should have been sought, but it was not. I would like to appeal that when other Ministries recruit, because we cannot remove these Kenyans who are already on the job, consideration should be given not only to Turkanas, but to people from the marginal areas. I have seen job advertisements in newspapers from other Ministries looking for drivers. At the ... view
• 16 Oct 2008 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I started by saying that a number of those candidates invited themselves for the interview. The eight candidates were invited on the basis of the scheme of service. Only eight candidates qualified in accordance with the scheme of service. view
• 16 Oct 2008 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, they arrived at the venue. This was during the elections time. view
• 16 Oct 2008 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, this scheme of service was designed when hon. Ethuro was a Member of the previous Government. Let us be fair to each other. He did not talk that time. view
• 16 Oct 2008 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, there were eight candidates. I am glad that the hon. Member from Kisii is raising these issues. All the candidates who were taken had Form Four certificates with Grade D. That is what the scheme said. I am not responsible for that scheme. However, if you consider the driving licence only, 17 Turkanas could have been employed, but they were not better than the other candidates who were picked. The other candidates are Kenyans and some of them were born there. view
• 16 Oct 2008 in National Assembly: On a point of order, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. view
• 16 Oct 2008 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I do not administer the scheme of service. It is administered by the Public Service Commission in conjunction with the various Permanent Secretaries. When it was prepared, there were wide consultations within the Government. However, if a waiver is given for the 17 Turkana drivers, then my hands would be untied and they can be employed. I was recommending that since there are more vacancies in the various Ministries, some of which were advertised in June, these 17 Turkanas who were left out by the scheme of service and lack of a waiver can be considered. view
• 16 Oct 2008 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I have tried to explain. I also do represent Turkanas in this House. In fact, the Vice-Chairman of Samburu County Council is a Turkana. So, I do not want this issue to be personalised because I have answered the Question satisfactorily. view
• 16 Oct 2008 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I have said that in the next recruitment by the entire Government - not just Provincial Administration - consideration should be given on the basis of driving licence and experience only without regard to education. Those waivers should be applied for by the various personnel units as they carry on with their recruitment. I agree with hon. Ethuro that not all candidates who were picked were born there. Indeed, only one was born there. We also know that in all those pastoral regions, we do have other Kenyans who qualify. If we begin to employ now ... view
• 15 Oct 2008 in National Assembly: asked the Minister for Water and Irrigation:- (a) whether she could table a list of CEOs and Chairmen/Persons of all the Water Services Boards in Kenya, indicating their respective areas of origin; and, (b) what steps she will take to ensure regional balance of the various appointments. view