Uhuru Kenyatta

All parliamentary appearances

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• 2 May 2018 in National Assembly: When I assumed office as President, we promised to tarmac 10,000 kilometres of road across the country. We are on target having completed 3,000 kilometres to date and with a further 5,000 kilometres under construction. Among the many roads we have completed, I just want to mention one, namely, the Isiolo-Moyale Road, which is part of the Trans-African Highway Corridor running to our border with Ethiopia. This road is transforming the economy of the people of Isiolo and Marsabit for the better. view
• 2 May 2018 in National Assembly: Our people from that part of the country can now easily travel to their national capital Nairobi in a matter of hours, contrary to the past when they used to take days. They now feel that they have a reason to be part and proud to be called Kenyans. Those investments in infrastructure laid the firmest foundation for the broad and shared prosperity that Kenyans expect. This term, with your support, we must complete them. I have already spoken about the Big Four Agenda in other forums. It deserves me talking about it, not least because I will rely on ... view
• 2 May 2018 in National Assembly: medical needs of older persons and persons with severe disability by extending the National Hospital Insurance Fund (NHIF) coverage to 42,000 of them. view
• 2 May 2018 in National Assembly: While we are working to deliver food security, we are taking steps to help Kenyans impacted by the long drought that had hit the country. The Hunger Safety Net Programme is cushioning Kenyans against hunger. Through it, cash was transferred to vulnerable households in most parts of our arid and semi-arid areas giving them the choice of where and how to spend their stipend. This method not only aids farmers and markets, but also restores the dignity of Kenyans who once upon a time were asked to stand in a line in the hot sun for a few “gorogoros” of ... view
• 2 May 2018 in National Assembly: Hon. Members, with respect to housing, it is worth noting that demand for decent homes far outstrips supply, particularly in the low-cost and affordable segment. A decent roof over one’s head is the most tangible symbol of a decent life, and it should be a critical part of a family’s wealth. The new housing programme that we have developed has been designed to incorporate the private sector so as to properly respond to this demand. We expect hundreds of thousands of affordable homes to follow across the country, accompanied by a surge in both jobs and incomes. Indeed, Hon. Speakers, ... view
• 2 May 2018 in National Assembly: Families will have the capacity to retire in the evenings to clean, well-organised and hygienic homes, and Kenya will go to sleep knowing that all its citizens have a sound roof over their heads. This dream is going to become a reality only if we all join hands to eliminate the barriers to its realisation through legislation and new policies to incentivise, especially the private sector. view
• 2 May 2018 in National Assembly: Hon. Members, turning to security, I can say without fear that we are safer and stronger as a nation than we were when I spoke to this House last. Our alliances are strong, and growing stronger. Kenya has become indispensable to the international community’s pursuit of stability and security, environmental protection, and of a global community able to respond to large-scale crises when they come. My administration continues to treat its responsibility to protect Kenyans and their property from crime, terrorism and other forms of insecurity as its core obligation. In the year under review, the country beat back challenges ... view
• 2 May 2018 in National Assembly: Going forward, I commit again to strengthening their capacity to keep the peace because without peace, our desire for a better Kenya will remain a mere wish. I have further empowered the National Administration Services, from the Regional Commissioner down to the Assistant Chief, to supervise security operations, coordinate the work of the national Government in the counties, and to improve our engagement with county governments as we serve Kenyans right across the country. The electronic version of the Official Hansard Report is for information purposes only. Acertified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor. view
• 2 May 2018 in National Assembly: Hon Members, the concerted and coordinated response by our disciplined services means that terrorists have had less room to target our people. There have been fewer and less lethal attacks in Kenya today even as terrorist groups elsewhere damage democracies. I once again commend the diligent men and women from our multiple agencies, who detect and prevent attacks. They have kept Kenya safe, and sometimes paid the highest price for our safety. May God comfort the families of the men and women we have lost not just in the fight against terrorism, but in every effort to defend Kenya’s sovereignty ... view
• 2 May 2018 in National Assembly: At this point and moment, I also recall with great sadness, the tragic loss of one of our Principal Secretary, Ms. Mariamu el Maawy, to the consequences of a terrorist attack. I pray that her family, friends, and colleagues may be comforted. I also pray too that this nation never forgets the selfless public service she gave to it. view