Wakoli Bifwoli

All parliamentary appearances

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• 20 Mar 2008 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, as a country, we are definitely faced with challenges. This Government pledged a number of promises last time and some of them are being fulfilled. We want to appreciate that some of the promises pledged are being fulfilled. For example, free primary education (FPE) was promised to Kenyans and now free secondary education (FSE) is being given to Kenyans. However, it is about the quality of education. The question some of us who have been teachers are asking ourselves is this: Is the FPE really quality education? Is free secondary education really going to be quality education? ... view
• 20 Mar 2008 in National Assembly: On a point of order, Mr. Speaker, Sir. Was the hon. Member in Emuhaya when the chiefs were distributing money? Could he substantiate his claims or withdraw and apologise? view
• 18 Mar 2008 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I beg to move that The National Accord and Reconciliation Bill, 2008, be now read a Second Time. Mr. Speaker, Sir, first of all, I want to congratulate Parliament for passing the Constitution of Kenya (Amendment) Bill this afternoon. The Constitution of Kenya (Amendment) Bill will entrench the Bill which we are about to discuss. I believe it was said that we can have a new Constitution even within three months. I do agree. I want to assure this House that as far as the Constitution of Kenya (Amendment) Bill that you have just passed is concerned, ... view
• 18 Mar 2008 in National Assembly: So, the sooner you enact this Bill we are about to embark on, the faster the President will give his consent. I hope that provides a motive for quickly passing The National Accord and Reconciliation Bill. view
• 18 Mar 2008 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, this Bill is to give effect to the agreement on the principles of partnership of the Coalition Government. We have already touched on the process that led to that agreement. Let me also put on record my appreciation and the appreciation of the nation to all those who were involved in the mediation talks, the Chairman, Dr. Kofi Annan and our four man team on each side. Let me also put on record the appreciation of the concern and interest of others starting with the African Union (AU) who clearly showed that Kenya as a nation ... view
• 18 Mar 2008 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I beg to reply. First of all I wish to thank all hon. Members who have contributed very positively to this Bill. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, Shakespeare in his book called Julius Caesar stated: "There is a tide in the affairs of men, which, if taken at the float, leads on to fortune, but omitted, the rest of their lives are in shallows and miseries". On such a tide are we now afloat. I can only say, with confidence, that this House has risen to its responsibilities and is now afloat over a tide and we ... view
• 18 Mar 2008 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Chairman, Sir, it is not all the Bills that have an interpretation clause. This is a unique Bill. It does not have an interpretation clause. But as I moved, I did inform hon. Members that the two principals, His Excellency the President and the Prime Minister-designate, negotiated this Bill. They wanted it passed the way it is. I am quite sure--- I am quite confident that if there is any interpretation to be done, the two will provide that interpretation. In other areas, the Interpretation and General Clauses Act will provide an interpretation. In other areas, maybe, ... view
• 18 Mar 2008 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Chairman, Sir, we are now in order. I think it is me who moved a bit too fast. Mr. Temporary Deputy Chairman, Sir, I beg to move that the Committee doth report to the House its consideration of the National Accord and Reconciliation Bill and its approval thereof without amendment. view
• 18 Mar 2008 in National Assembly: 226 PARLIAMENTARY DEBATES March 18, 2008 view
• 18 Mar 2008 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I beg to move that the House doth agree with the Committee in the said Report. view