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Entries 1411 to 1420 of 1613.

• 20 May 2009 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, with regard to duplication, I do not think it exists. Hon. Mungatana has referred to the fact that the KEMRI is mentioned twice, but it is quite clear that the Ministry of Medical Services is only represented as a member of the Board, which falls under the Ministry of Public Health and Sanitation. With regard to the two Ministries merging, I cannot deal with this matter. I stated clearly in my answer that, that is an issue that the two Principals can discuss and agree on. Mr. Speaker, Sir, thirdly, I have said that there have been ... view
• 20 May 2009 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I do not think that I have refused to answer this Question. I am clearly stating that the formation of the two Ministries is a matter that falls within the realm of the two Principals and, hence, should be discussed and agreed upon by them. view
• 20 May 2009 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, not that I will mind having the full powers to discuss the formation of the Government, but as of now, I am only mandated to answer the Question before me. I have said that, that is an issue for the two Principals and today, I am answering the Question on behalf of one of those Principals, who in this case is the Prime Minister. view
• 20 May 2009 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, a question was raised by Mr. K. Kilonzo about the NASCOP. Again, in my response, I indicated that a meeting has been scheduled for 3rd June, this year where these issues will be discussed with the aim of resolving them. Finally, Mr. Wamalwa has raised the issue of supply of medicines and staff to his health centres. That responsibility is within the preserve of the Ministry of Medical Services. I will take it up with the Ministry of Medical Services to find out why his health centres do not have the required medicine and staff. Mr. Speaker, ... view
• 20 May 2009 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I do not think there is any need to defer any part of this Question. Indeed, as I have stated, we have addressed most of the matters raised. On top of it, I have stated that there is, indeed, intention to sit down and resolve these issues. It is in resolving the issues that decisions may be taken in line with what hon. Mungatana has said. That will be made clear to the public through Circular No.1 and indeed, through the media. I do not think there is any need to shelve any part of this Question. ... view
• 20 May 2009 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, we had engaged with the hon. Member yesterday and agreed on how to resolve that particular issue. I am just surprised that he is now raising it again. view
• 20 May 2009 in National Assembly: We had agreed next week. view
• 20 May 2009 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, on Thursday next week. view
• 20 May 2009 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I beg to move that the Supplementary Appropriation Bill, 2009, be read a Second Time. view
• 20 May 2009 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, His Excellency the President has signified his consent to this Bill. The Supplementary Appropriation Bill, 2009, seeks statutory approval from this Parliament of the expenditures contained in the Recurrent and Development Supplementary Estimates of the Financial Year 2008/2009, which I laid before this House yesterday. view