Ukur Yattani

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• 26 Apr 2007 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, in an emergency or a catastrophic situation like that, we would have to call for support from any other organization, including Government departments. As a Ministry we have no objection if the issue is addressed to the Ministry of Special Programmes. The hon. Member could also make a provision from the Constituencies Development Fund (CDF) kitty, so that the emergency can be addressed. But as a Ministry, we may consider doing something in the next Budget. view
• 26 Apr 2007 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, it is common knowledge that the Ministry is headed by a very hard-working Minister. It is unfair to insinuate on the character of the Minister, because in my view if funds are diverted to specific constituencies because the Minister comes from there, that would be corruption and an unfortunate situation. Our Ministry follows specific guidelines and sticks to the Budget. As I said, something is going to be done in the next Budget. view
• 26 Apr 2007 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, in my reply, I have indicated that investigations are on. There could be an unfortunate incident that the building was not insured, but as a Ministry, we have given the necessary guidelines that all the institutions' property be insured as soon as possible. view
• 26 Apr 2007 in National Assembly: Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. As a Ministry, we have put the necessary machinery in place to carry out a thorough investigation as pertains to that particular incident. As I said earlier, we have also given out directives that all institutions should be insured. As you are aware, this is a relatively new Ministry and we are in the process of formulating all the relevant policies, including insuring of all the buildings and how to deal with cases of that sort. Thank you. view
• 26 Apr 2007 in National Assembly: Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. It is common knowledge that every Government department and Ministries are budgeted for. Unfortunately, the rebuilding of the burnt-down library was not part of our budget. But we are looking into it. The results of the investigations have not been brought to the Ministry, but we are doing everything within our means to address the matter. Thank you. view
• 28 Mar 2007 in National Assembly: Thank you, Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, for giving me this opportunity to contribute to the Presidential Speech. First, I wish to record my thanks to the President for giving a wonderful Speech and also for providing good stewardship of the country. Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, this Government has made several strides in economic development, especially in areas of free primary education, improved infrastructure and the Youth Enterprise Development Fund. However, there are a number of concerns that need to be addressed as far as the free primary education is concerned. In the rural areas, especially, in the pastoralist ... view
• 14 Nov 2006 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I beg to ask the Minister for Health the following Question by Private Notice. (a) Is the Minister aware that cancer, especially of the Oesophagus, has become the major killer disease in Marsabit District? (b) What is the cause of this disease which was previously unheard of in the region? (c) What is the Minister doing to address this tragedy? view
• 14 Nov 2006 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, it is a pity that we are getting this kind of an answer when I know that more than 12 patients from North Horr are now in various hospitals in Nairobi. The fact that the Assistant Minister is saying that cancer is on the decrease is not true. I would like to get confirmation from the Assistant Minister whether the upsurge of cancer is related to unconfirmed reports of nuclear waste that was buried in that region during the oil exploration of 1986 and 1987. There have been such allegations. Could the Assistant Minister confirm whether this ... view
• 14 Nov 2006 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, could the Assistant Minister send a team of health specialists to that region because the district health facilities are scattered and have either few personnel or they are not manned at all? Could he consider sending a team of specialists specifically to North Horr Constituency because we are sure there has been an upsurge of cancer and yet there is either no medication or medical advise? Could he send a team of specialists to go and verify the situation on the ground? view
• 3 Aug 2006 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, I would like to thank my constituents for giving me this opportunity to be in this House. view
• 3 Aug 2006 in National Assembly: Thank you, Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir. My name is Ukur Yattani, hon. Member for North Horr Constituency. I thank my constituents for giving me the opportunity to be in this House. Secondly, I would like to thank my party for campaigning for me and giving me the necessary support that made me manage take the seat of the late Deputy Leader of Official Opposition. view
• 3 Aug 2006 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, I am talking about the late Dr. Godana's seat. Security issues are paramount in this country. Provision of security is the responsibility of the Government. It is the responsibility of the Government to provide security in the northern part of Kenya. Northern Kenya has encountered many incidences of insecurity, being perpetrated by the Ethiopian militia. Since the Ethiopian Government ceased to be in control of its people, the free August 3, 2006 PARLIAMENTARY DEBATES 2623 criss-crossing of the border as if Kenya is not a Sovereign State is increasing. It is important for the Government ... view