wilson sossion

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• 23 Sep 2021 in National Assembly: Hon. Deputy Speaker, I know you are very brave. You can endure a hailstorm but a hail of bullets... view
• 23 Sep 2021 in National Assembly: I request all the Members to support me on this one. Thank you, Hon. Deputy Speaker. view
• 23 Sep 2021 in National Assembly: Thank you, Hon. Deputy Speaker. I rise to support the Adjournment Motion brought to the House by Hon. Sankok on insecurity in Laikipia. Insecurity is not only in Laikipia but in the entire country. It is important to note that there is a ravaging drought in this country right now in addition to the more challenging security situation in pastoral areas like Laikipia. We need a more decisive action on this considering the importance of Laikipia as a rich agricultural county. It is also a serious tourist circuit of this nation. So, the security apparatus of this country should never ... view
• 23 Sep 2021 in National Assembly: Allow me to touch on a very critical part that has been mentioned. The Cabinet of the Republic of Kenya headed by the President is obligated to meet every week. At this stage, the The electronic version of the Official Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor. view
• 23 Sep 2021 in National Assembly: Cabinet has not met for eight months. I am not wrong to say that the Cabinet and the President have abdicated their roles. Who has the responsibility for the day-to-day and weekly oversight of the security of the country? These matters are reported to the Cabinet. What we are seeing in this operation... In fact, it is unfortunate we are blaming Natembeya and the rest. They are operating under crisis. I think the highest responsibility of security of the people of Kenya and country lies with the Cabinet. Why is it that the Cabinet has not met for eight months? ... view
• 23 Sep 2021 in National Assembly: Thank you very much, Hon. Deputy Speaker. It is my humble submission that I understand that this is a very important Motion. I thank Hon. Sankok. I also want to indicate, even as I speak within this short time, Hon. Lesuuda, I understand and appreciate how you were affected. view
• 23 Sep 2021 in National Assembly: I acknowledge that as an outsider, looking upon Parliament to intervene... This is a pattern that I have seen especially around the time we get to elections. In this exceptional time, it is extremely important for Members of Parliament to speak in a united voice. We need to address this problem. This level of insecurity or violence is unacceptable. As it has been said, every Kenyan matters. Secondly, I sit in the Select Committee on National Cohesion and Equal Opportunity and we got a chance to visit Samburu and Isiolo. We intended to also go to Laikipia. I appreciate and ... view
• 21 Sep 2021 in National Assembly: Thank you, Hon. Speaker. I wish to thank the petitioners, namely, Hon. Mule and a citizen, who has written to you. I also wish to thank you for giving a clear direction to the Departmental Committee on Finance and National Planning to investigate the matter and report within 14 days. This will give us a better opportunity to address this further. There is no doubt that in this country, the recent fuel increases have caused a lot of uproar. Looking at the microeconomic levels, I agree with the Leader of the Majority Party and the caution from the Leader of ... view
• 21 Sep 2021 in National Assembly: might even call for review of workers’ commuter allowances. It has caused a lot of economic burden to Kenyans. It is also common knowledge that the cost of agriculture and farm inputs has gone up. It will be impossible for the Government to implement the Big Four Agenda in terms of food production and sustainability with the high prices. The high prices are not justifiable whatsoever and they need to be brought down to allow the economy to progress and also to allow the citizens of Kenya to have a decent living. The fuel prices have pushed up the cost ... view
• 21 Sep 2021 in National Assembly: Thank you, Hon. Speaker for giving me this opportunity. I would also like to support the Petition because it is indeed clear that this cost that was raised is the highest in ten years. It is unsustainable. It is understandable that we need, The electronic version of the Official Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor. view