Uhuru Kenyatta

All parliamentary appearances

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• 21 Nov 2024 in National Assembly: This is both tragic and unacceptable. It also complicates, in disturbing ways, the struggle by Kenyan women for inclusion, equality, dignity, social justice, their rights and protection, a section of our society that has been marginalised for a long time. view
• 21 Nov 2024 in National Assembly: We have also prioritised the empowerment of individuals within the informal sector by unlocking their potential through targeted investment. This includes accessible loans, capacity building programmes and regulatory reforms designed to ease growth. A notable achievement is the partnership with the banking industry, which I participated in a month ago. This extended an additional Kshs150 billion in loans to Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), complementing the Government’s efforts to nurture this vital sector. On financial inclusion, we have made remarkable progress through the Hustler Fund. To date, this innovative initiative has disbursed Kshs60 billion, benefiting 24.6 million Kenyans and ... view
• 21 Nov 2024 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
• 21 Nov 2024 in National Assembly: I am aware that most of these cases of murder of women by men have been investigated and prosecuted. It is my hope that, in due course, those found culpable will face the full force of the law. view
• 21 Nov 2024 in National Assembly: interventions under our Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda (BETA), and at the same time created space for us to implement the agenda in full. As we proceed with the implementation, we expect to quickly capitalise on the gains we have secured and invest resources in the economy, with an emphasis on strategic pillars of our plan. As more projects get off the ground, more people get hired, liquidity levels improve, more money ends up in people’s pockets. Hon. Members, you know we are a democracy. Democracy is a founding principle and defining value of our nation. Democracy is a hard-won non-negotiable ... view
• 21 Nov 2024 in National Assembly: Hon. Members, it is time for each of us, political leaders, public officers, religious leaders, traditional institutions and family members, to do our part in raising boys into morally upright men. Men who will never need to affirm their masculinity at the expense of women, but instead contribute to making our society just, safe, equal and inclusive. I appreciate women leaders who have taken time to engage me and propose solutions to address this issue. I have held discussions with other leaders in Government and I have tasked the Deputy President, to reach out and facilitate collaborative, broad- based and ... view
• 21 Nov 2024 in National Assembly: In this digital era characterised by transformative innovations, including Artificial Intelligence (AI), it has never been easier to inform, educate and entertain the people. At the same time, it has never been easier to misinform, mislead, disinform, incite and alarm the public. Criminals and subversive elements who infiltrate and hijack peaceful protests are a threat both to legitimate protesters and the public. Incidences of violent criminality in the name of protests threaten the safety of innocent people, public assets, private property and the social order. The tension here is stark. We have a democracy which we are proud of, must ... view
• 21 Nov 2024 in National Assembly: This Parliament will recall that early in my tenure, I engaged the leadership of both Houses, with recommendations on a working formula to actualize meaningful inclusion of women in national leadership. view
• 21 Nov 2024 in National Assembly: Likewise, it should not be possible for security officers to wound, maim or even kill citizens and claim that they were engaging violent criminals. We all have a duty to make the view
• 21 Nov 2024 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