Uhuru Kenyatta

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• 12 Nov 2020 in National Assembly: May the words of our National Anthem inspire us all to serve faithfully and with hearts filled with thanksgiving. As I deliver the State of the Nation Address, I will also report on the measures taken and the progress achieved in the realisation of our national values in line with Article 132 of our Constitution. Finally, I will submit to the National Assembly a report on the progress made in fulfilling the international obligations of our Republic as well as a report on the state of our national security. At the outset, I assure you that the state of our ... view
• 12 Nov 2020 in National Assembly: of 2020) and a proposed legislation on administration of referenda, enhancing governance and deepening our anti-corruption efforts. As we ushered the third decade of the 21st Century, we were invaded by locusts threatening to decimate our food baskets and the livelihood of millions of our farmers. In the far eastern part of the globe, a new disease (COVID-19) was emerging, devastating millions of people. The World Health Organization (WHO) declared the COVID-19 outbreak a public health emergency of international concern on 30th January 2020, and a pandemic on 11th March 2020. The COVID-19 pandemic has led to an unprecedented loss ... view
• 12 Nov 2020 in National Assembly: The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor, Senate. view
• 12 Nov 2020 in National Assembly: I thank you. Hon. Speakers, it is my plea to this House and to all Kenyans that we must not succumb to COVID-19 fatigue. We must not backtrack from our vigilant fight against this pandemic. On our part as leaders, our stamina for discipline must not diminish. If the people fall short of giving their best at this time, we the leaders have no option but to give our all. As I said recently, we must “…know the way, go the way, and show the way”. Hon. Speakers, we also once again honour and commend all our frontline health workers ... view
• 12 Nov 2020 in National Assembly: May the words of our National Anthem inspire us all to serve faithfully and with hearts filled with thanksgiving. As I deliver the State of the Nation Address, I will also report on the measures taken and the progress achieved in the realization of our national values in line with Article 132 of our Constitution. Finally, I will submit to the National Assembly a report on the progress made in fulfilling the international obligations of our Republic, as well as a Report on the State of our National Security. At the outset, I assure you that the state of our ... view
• 12 Nov 2020 in National Assembly: Before I embark on that solemn constitutional duty, I note with satisfaction the critical role Parliament has continued to play in facilitating and driving the realization of our national vision by appropriating resources and by oversighting the Executive at both levels, and the Judiciary of our Republic. I particularly commend both Houses for your superlative support for the measures sought by the Executive with regard to the National Emergency Response to the Coronavirus Pandemic; and for approval of all statutory instruments issued under the Public Health Act and the Public Order Act, as part of the containment measures rolled- out ... view
• 12 Nov 2020 in National Assembly: The electronic version of the Official Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor. view
• 12 Nov 2020 in National Assembly: We also recognise and honour all other first responders, frontline staff and essential workers who have selflessly gone above and beyond the call of duty and ensured that the Kenyan flame continued to burn bright. Hon. Speakers, the COVID-19 pandemic began against the backdrop of a steady economic growth rate of 5.4 per cent in 2019. Our focus in implementing the Kenya Vision 2030 and its medium term plan dubbed “The Big Four Agenda” had been bearing fruit. As a result, most of the major economic sectors evidenced impressive growth last year, including manufacturing, agriculture, tourism and financial services. However, ... view
• 12 Nov 2020 in National Assembly: I am pleased to confirm to this House, that the roll out of the unique Personal Identification Number, Huduma Namba, with all its attendant benefits, is now fully on course. We are desirous of accelerating the implementation of our national transformative agenda. In this regard, I urge Parliament to prioritize the consideration of various seminal Bills that are pending before the Legislature, such as the National Aviation Management Bill, which once enacted, will anchor the turnaround of the Pride of Africa – our national carrier, Kenya Airways. Also before the House is the Statute Law (Miscellaneous Amendments) Bill, the Business ... view
• 12 Nov 2020 in National Assembly: Most importantly, the programme sought to enhance liquidity in support of the business sector, particularly micro and small enterprises. Accordingly, we set aside a further Kshs5 billion for the operationalisation of the Credit Guarantee Scheme. The recovery programme also targets to revamp a broad spectrum of economic sectors by hiring 5,000 health workers and 11,000 interns; even as it supports our teachers as they continue to enhance the delivery of knowledge to our children. It further seeks to create 100,000 job opportunities for the youth, besides implementing a subsidised farm input scheme for vulnerable households. Part of the resource allocated ... view