Uhuru Kenyatta

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Entries 1451 to 1460 of 1516.

• 19 Apr 2007 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, the Chair is, indeed, aware that I have, on several occasions, asked for its ruling and guidance on many hon. Members from my political party who have crossed the Floor and, indeed, been appointed Ministers in a Government that is formed by a party other than that which gave them mandate in the last general election. The Chair consistently said that it can do nothing until it receive their letters of resignation. How much clearer do we want an issue of defection and Floor crossing to be than when a Member of Parliament elected on ... view
• 22 Mar 2007 in National Assembly: Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir, for giving me this opportunity to make my comments on the exposition of public policy contained in His Excellency the President's Speech. The Speech by His Excellency the President dwelt mainly on the achievements of his Government over the past four years. Those achievements are in terms of the Free Primary Education Programme (FPEP), increased economic growth, amongst other things. Mr. Speaker, Sir, the real question is this: Whereas Kenyans are, indeed, happy with the FPEP, has that been matched by an increase in the quality of education in our primary institutions? Has there been ... view
• 22 Mar 2007 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, it is common knowledge that today, private academies are, in terms of examination results, beating public institutions. That is a situation that has not been seen in a long time. Therefore, as much as we appreciate the FPEP, it shows that there is a problem that remains to be resolved. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, what about the burden of parents who are happy with the FPEP? Today, those parents have less disposable income than they had four years ago as a result of increased prices in basic commodities such as unga, sugar, paraffin and the increase ... view
• 7 Dec 2006 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I rise to oppose this Motion. I rise to oppose this Motion because using the President's own language, he called for this nation to be "a working nation". We are calling for this House to adjourn Sine Die and yet, there is pending work! Kenyans have constantly been claiming that the salaries that we earn do not equate the amount of work that we do. Mr. Speaker, Sir, today, we have just postponed a critical Bill on the basis that the Government is not ready. That is a Bill that has amendments that have a great impact ... view
• 7 Dec 2006 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, I am embarrassed when I am amongst our East African brothers and sisters, purely and simply because the Government was unable to do what is right and just. It took hon. Members moving to the East African Legislative Court to seek justice. What we are witnessing is nothing to be proud of. Indeed, there was a time when some of us felt proud. Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, indeed, there was a time when people thought that this Government had a direction. However, the greed for power and arrogance has settled into this Government and ... view
• 6 Dec 2006 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, I beg to give notice of the following Motion:- THAT, noting with concern that the Government has failed in its role of providing leadership and guidance; being aware that the Government has failed to ensure the safety and security of its citizens and in view of the fact that the Government has failed to protect the democratic ideals enshrined in our Constitution and cognisant that the Government has wantonly disregarded the rule of law, violating the Constitution and thereby lost the moral, legal and constitutional authority to govern; this House, pursuant to the provisions of ... view
• 6 Dec 2006 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, you have heard very clearly, the Minister refusing to answer the question. Is he in order to mislead this House when it is clear that the vehicle was not only seen on TV but its registration number was also mentioned over the radio? He is now telling us that, that vehicle was not used. Is he in order to mislead the House? view
• 6 Dec 2006 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, the Government is, clearly, trying to deny that it has a hand in all these party coups. Is the Minister further aware that intelligence officers around the country are demanding from branch chairmen of the various political parties, lists of the delegates of those parties? Why is the Government so much interested in the affairs of political parties if it is not just for the purpose of interfering with the democratic process? view
• 2 Nov 2006 in National Assembly: Thank you, Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir. I do, indeed, support this Motion. However, I have a few issues that I would like to put forward. First and foremost, after listening to the Minister, I appreciate that, indeed, she respects the right for our commissions to be independent. Furthermore, I support her when she says that all of us, individually and collectively, are accountable. Even the Kenya National Human Rights Commission is also accountable when it uses public resources. Towards that end, we intend to support the Minister in ensuring that all public funds are utilised in the best interest ... view
• 15 Jun 2006 in National Assembly: Bottled water, unfortunately, will, however, remain taxable. Fourthly, increasingly bicycles are becoming a major mode of transport among our people both in the rural and urban areas. In order to create incentives for the assembly and to make bicycles affordable, I propose to remove duty on completely knocked-down kits for bicycles imported by local assemblies. view