Wilfred Moriasi Ombui

All parliamentary appearances

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• 25 Apr 2012 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I think I was very clear that if the hon. Member donated land and has given us the title deeds, I have to make reference. This is because this is a new cultural centre which he is requesting to be started. It is not one which is ongoing. view
• 25 Apr 2012 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I think I am very clear to the hon. Member. This is something that he has requested to be started. I will go back to the Ministry and find out whether, indeed, he surrendered the title deeds for the land because he is now talking about documentation. I will also find out about the letter he is talking about here. view
• 25 Apr 2012 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, the Ministry will construct a cultural centre where the Member has requested after he has followed the steps which are supposed to be followed. At the same time, availability of funds can be another issue. view
• 13 Dec 2011 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I beg to reply. (a) I confirm that the groups that annually come to perform during the Kenya National Music and Cultural Festival are self-sponsored as they are responsible for their own transportation, accommodation and general upkeep during the festival, except where a formal commitment has been made by the festival organizers. This commitment is put in writing through the Provincial Directors of Culture to the teams which have qualified for the nationals. Also allow me to state that these cultural groups are also advised to seek for sponsorship from other stakeholders to support them meet the ... view
• 13 Dec 2011 in National Assembly: (c) Mr. Speaker, Sir, I am glad to inform you that last year the following cultural groups from Mumias Constituency received certificates and/or trophies. These groups were:- (i) Ekama Cultural Group; (ii) Mumias Cultural Group; (iii) Nabii Cultural Group; (iv) Ichinga Cultural Group; (v) Lung’anyiro Cultural Group; (vi) Lukoye Cultural Group; and, (vii) Mumias Municipal Cultural Group. Mr. Speaker, Sir, may I conclude by stating that this festival draws its major participants from the local communities who create and own these cultural expressions that are showcased during the many other occasions. Significantly, these communities form a potential hub for most ... view
• 13 Dec 2011 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I agree with the hon. Member that we do not have a budget for the same, but the Ministry of Education has within its budget an element which is concerned with these activities. That is why they are able to cater for the operations. view
• 13 Dec 2011 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, we always include this in the Budget, but our budget is reduced. I would only request the hon. Members to assist us in passing the same Budget so that we can include it. view
• 13 Dec 2011 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, the simple answer is “Yes.” Before these groups come to Nairobi for national music festivals, we just give them a syllabus and regulations. In the event that they cannot sponsor themselves, they can just abstain from coming. view
• 27 Apr 2011 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, the Member should also appreciate that we have very many Kenyans who have died under the same circumstances. We have not developed a policy that we can try at any given time to ensure that we set a site for any Kenyan who has died under specific circumstances after giving his service to the country. That is why we are requesting the family to request the Ministry so that it can to identify the place. At the same, we have made it very clear that the National Museums of Kenya can carry out the research after ... view
• 27 Apr 2011 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, the Ministry has a national policy in trying to identify specific places. In this regard, because of the financial resources, we have not been able to bring to record--- We have the names of the great Kenyans who died while serving the country, but because of the resources--- view