William Kabogo Gitau

All parliamentary appearances

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• 30 Nov 2011 in National Assembly: asked the Minister for Labour:- (a) whether he is aware that M/s Kenya Tanning Extract Company Limited terminated the services of 21 workers with effect from 31st December, 2008, but has declined to pay them gratuity, redundancy or other dues, (b) when the former employees will be paid their dues; and, c) what measures the Ministry will take to ensure that, in the event of closure of the company, the former employees are paid all their dues. view
• 30 Nov 2011 in National Assembly: It is partly correct, Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir. He had indicated that he wants to come on Thursday but I am happy with tomorrow. There is also the error on the number of the affected youth. It is supposed to be 600,000 and not 60,000 assuming that there are 300,000 matatus. view
• 30 Nov 2011 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, while I appreciate the answer given by the Assistant Minister, you realize that he tells the House, especially in part (b) of his reply, that the employer will pay once the matter in court is settled. So, they acknowledge that a payment will be done. From the information that I have, it was the Ministry that advised the union--- view
• 30 Nov 2011 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, that is where I am coming--- view
• 30 Nov 2011 in National Assembly: Thank you, Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir. Much obliged. view
• 30 Nov 2011 in National Assembly: It is in court, Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir. view
• 30 Nov 2011 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, I do not agree. That is what I am coming to. view
• 30 Nov 2011 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, I wanted to say in brief that the Ministry of Labour has a habit of advising employers through the unions to go to court so that they can buy time. The issue here is that the employer says he wants to sell a property so that he can pay these bills. He knows very well that it will take time to do so. So, the Ministry advises them to go to court. What has the Ministry done to expedite this matter in court to make sure that these people are paid or has the interest ... view
• 30 Nov 2011 in National Assembly: On a point of order, Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir. Is the Assistant Minister in order to mislead the House? The matter in court is not about the dispute of how much. It is about when they will be paid the Kshs3 million. The employer is saying: “I am selling a property. Let me finish, I will pay them”. view
• 30 Nov 2011 in National Assembly: In that event, Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, I am very happy with that. Can he give an undertaking to the House as to when and probably report back to the House? view