Uhuru Kenyatta

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Entries 1571 to 1580 of 1613.

• 19 Apr 2006 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, I also rise to support this Motion. As has been stated by everybody, we must all acknowledge that these are regions that have been neglected for a very long time. It is important for us to acknowledge that the reason for insecurity in these areas is not cattle rustling or inter-clan clashes. The main reason is poverty. The constant fighting in these areas is all about the scarce resources in the areas. Unless this matter is urgently addressed by this country, we cannot expect to find a proper and lasting solution to this particular problem. ... view
• 18 Apr 2006 in National Assembly: Thank you very much, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. I beg to reply. I would like to begin by thanking all those who have contributed to this debate. I want to thank all hon. Members for the general sobriety in which--- view
• 18 Apr 2006 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, as I said from the very onset, the purpose of our Committee was not to engage in witch-hunt and mudslinging. But as you, yourself, put it when you allowed this Motion to be debated by this House, you indicated that this is a matter of national interest. That is why you gave a careful consideration and said that we needed to debate this particular Motion in order to deal with the issue of corruption; corruption not of an individual, but that of a systematic method that has been used to defraud the people of this Republic. ... view
• 18 Apr 2006 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, what we desire is to root out corruption. There are no angels or saints. But there can be an intention to do good. To that extent, I would like to commend the hon. Mwiraria for the statement he made on the Floor of this House as he was contributing. He said he supported the Report and said let the investigations be done. But he also had the courage to say that he had very good intentions in whatever he did and that if he had made a mistake, he stood ready to apologise to the people ... view
• 18 Apr 2006 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, the Minister for Finance has indicated that the other 18 reports are ready. I am encouraged to hear that he will table those reports before this House tomorrow. It is my hope that we will also deal with those reports with the same degree of sobriety and understanding and that our desire is to ensure better management of the resources of this country. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I do not wish to speak for too long, given the fact that we have chosen, as a House to support this Motion. But let the truth be said. ... view
• 5 Apr 2006 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I beg to move the following Motion:- THAT, this House adopts the Report of the Public Accounts Committee on Special Audit on procurement of passport issuing equipment by the Department of Immigration, Office of the Vice-President and Ministry of Home Affairs, laid on the Table of the House on Tuesday, 28th March, 2006. Mr. Speaker, Sir, the mandate of the Public Accounts Committee is clearly stated in Standing Order No.147, which if I may quote, reads:- "There shall be a select committee to be designated the Public Accounts Committee for the examination of the accounts showing the ... view
• 5 Apr 2006 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, the Committee would also like to record its appreciation for the services rendered by the Office of the Controller and Auditor-General and, indeed the procurement of passports issuing equipment which also led to the discovery of other Anglo Leasing related type projects. The Committee would also wish to record its appreciation for the assistance given to it by your office and that of the Clerk of the National Assembly. The procedural advice given by those offices and the facilitation rendered by the staff of the National Assembly and the Office of the Controller and Auditor-General, as well ... view
• 5 Apr 2006 in National Assembly: Towards the end of last year, new evidence, what is today more commonly referred to as the "Githongo Dossier" was widely circulated in the media. This evidence not only seems to implicate political culpability but also revealed that the passports issuing scandal was only but a tip of the iceberg. In its wisdom, the Committee decided to take up the matter once again. Mr. Speaker, Sir, before I get into the details of this particular saga, I think it is important that I briefly elaborate on what we refer to as Anglo Leasing for clarity of this House. Anglo Leasing, ... view
• 5 Apr 2006 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, this is a system which, if not brought to check, will continue to rob this nation of the much needed resources that could be used to better the lives of millions and millions of Kenyans. Mr. Speaker, Sir, to get to the root of anything, one must start at the beginning. Records and testimonies made available to the Committee trace the origins of the Anglo Leasing related projects back to the year 2001. When pressed for cash, following the suspension of donor support and growing insecurity, the Cabinet at that time held a meeting on 27th, July, ... view
• 5 Apr 2006 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, that said and done, as was indicated when we first presented our Report, these kind of scams cannot take place without some form of political culpability. view