Uhuru Kenyatta

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Entries 1461 to 1470 of 1516.

• 15 Jun 2006 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, fifth, I also propose to reduce the duty on un-assembled kits for motor cycles imported by approved local assemblers from 25 per cent to 10 per cent. This will be for both bicycles and motorcycles. Sixth, electrical energy costs have continued to adversely affect household budgets. To promote energy efficiency and reduce energy costs on consumers, I propose to remove the duty on energy saving bulbs. Seventh, to create employment through the promotion of youth talents in sports, music and drama; and to tap our potential that we have in our youth so that they can expose ... view
• 15 Jun 2006 in National Assembly: Lastly, I recognise that hon. Members take pride in contributing towards the development of our country. I, therefore, wish to humbly appeal to hon. Members to quickly appoint an independent Committee to repeal the current legal barriers under the National Remuneration Act which denies them this opportunity to make their due contribution through payment of taxes on their house and entertainment allowance. view
• 13 Jun 2006 in National Assembly: On a point of order, Mr. Speaker, Sir. view
• 13 Jun 2006 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, as you are aware, I saw you earlier this morning and even notified you in writing that in accordance with Standing Order No.20(2), I desire to raise a Motion of Adjournment concerning an urgent matter of national importance and relating to the security of this nation. The matter relates to the recent events at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport that have put this country at a big security risk. It also involves the conduct of foreigners who have continuously abused not only the hospitality of the Kenyan people, but have also insulted and denigrated our national values ... view
• 13 Jun 2006 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I requested this opportunity in order to enable the Government to inform Kenyans, in no uncertain terms, that the security of our nation has not collapsed. This is not only an opportunity for hon. Members to ventilate the feelings and views that they hold on this particular matter but also the feelings and views of millions of Kenya who are as perplexed as hon. Members on the recent shenanigans going on in our country. Mr. Speaker, Sir, this issue relates to foreigners who entered into our high security area armed with weapons and threatened security forces and ... view
• 13 Jun 2006 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, when these two gentlemen were eventually followed into their compound after much confusion, as was reported in the media, as the Government tried to decide whether or not to raid that compound, when it was eventually raided and the two gentlemen put under arrest, we were made aware of a number of items that were recovered from that house. I would like to go in order so that I can allow the Minister to understand the issues that we would like addressed. They are; namely, jackets, hoods and caps all bearing the Quick Response Unit (QRU) emblem ... view
• 13 Jun 2006 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, we also understand that weapons that belonged to Kenya security agencies were also discovered at the same compound. What were those weapons doing in the hands of private individuals? Mr. Speaker, Sir, more than that, what were these weapons doing in the hands of foreigners? What were their intentions? Who provided them with those arms? Ultimately, for what purpose were those weapons provided? That is the second question we would like this Government to address itself to. Mr. Speaker, Sir, we also understand that Kenyan passports bearing funny names were discovered but they had photographs of the ... view
• 13 Jun 2006 in National Assembly: 1296 PARLIAMENTARY DEBATES June 13, 2006 Mr. Speaker, Sir, police identity cards were also found in their house. These are identity cards that identify the two individuals as senior deputy commissioners of police. Has the law changed? We know that any rank above the rank of Chief Inspector of Police must be gazetted. Could the Minister tell us which Gazette Notice appointed these two individuals as police officers? Secondly, for what purpose were they issued with police ID cards and by whom? These are questions that I think the Government should and can answer if it is in control of ... view
• 13 Jun 2006 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, the Minister said that those individuals were here legitimately to do legitimate business. One wonders whether that legitimate business that involves having guns that belong to Kenyan security forces and involves having equipment belonging to police forces and that have been used against Kenyan business, are noble causes. Are they here for a purpose other than that? If so, this Government must tell us! Mr. Speaker, Sir, the sad incident that took place at the JKIA is not just an issue of concern to Kenyans. Today, we live in a world where terrorists abound. Foreigners who travel ... view
• 13 Jun 2006 in National Assembly: Yes, Mr. Speaker, Sir. All areas including runways. We need to know who issued these passes! Mr. Speaker, Sir, these gentlemen have been calling us all sorts of things. They said that they can buy our President, Commissioner of Police and even girls. One wonders what the connection is between this Government and those two individuals. This Government needs to come clean on this issue. If it tells us that it will need a commission of inquiry to deal with this matter, then a number of questions will come to mind. One question that will come to mind is: Who ... view