Yusuf Kifuma Chanzu

All parliamentary appearances

Entries 831 to 840 of 1775.

• 21 Feb 2012 in National Assembly: There was also an important aspect I that I really wanted to put across---- view
• 21 Feb 2012 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, it is on deputizing where we are saying that the first meeting--- There are several amendments here which I will bring at the Committee Stage. However, what is important here is the framework that has been laid out for the functioning of the county assemblies. With those few remarks, I beg to support. view
• 16 Feb 2012 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, thank you for the opportunity to support this very important Bill. I want to congratulate the move that was made by the Ministry and the Committee that was put up under Mr. Mutakha Kangu to come up with these three Bills that we have now. I think the purpose of the new Constitution was because there has been a lot of unfairness and imbalances on the way things were done in the country. The heart of the Constitution is devolution. There are issues we have talked about here many times and over many years; historical ... view
• 15 Feb 2012 in National Assembly: Thank you, Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, I want to congratulate Dr. Otichilo for bringing this very important Motion. In fact, this Motion is telling us what the Government should be doing. Therefore, the Ministry of State for Planning, National Development and Vision 2030 must have the correct data. We must have our priorities right. There are so many things that we are doing without planning. They are done in a very haphazard manner. The purpose of this Motion is to allow for fairness and equity all over the country. The Government must allocate adequate money for the survey so ... view
• 14 Feb 2012 in National Assembly: On a point of order, Mr. Speaker, Sir. Is the Assistant Minister in order to mislead the House because the answer he has given in part (b) is that he will open the window on importation of maize, duty-free. It is in the answer that he has given. Is he in order to mislead the House? view
• 14 Feb 2012 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, with regard to the third part of the question, the Minister has given three alternative ways of securing the loans. Could he consider working out a mechanism where either the merchandize or stocks that are being traded in be used for additional loaning in these circumstances? view
• 21 Dec 2011 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I also stand to oppose this Motion. First of all, this Motion talks about exempting the Business appearing on today’s Order Paper. Normally, morning like today is for Private Members’ Motions which are not appearing here. So, what are we exempting? view
• 21 Dec 2011 in National Assembly: Secondly, I think those who believe that they should go for Christmas and enjoy it with their constituents; I have no problem with them. However, how will they enjoy when they shield themselves from wananchi . Those of us who interact with wananchi almost on daily basis do not see the need of us going for recess. There are many problems bedevilling our people and we need to address them. view
• 21 Dec 2011 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I also want to commend the Assistant Minister for the information given. This is because it is very rare for Ministers to come out with that kind of statistics which helps. But unfortunately, the Question did not talk about the classification; whether they are local or foreign. Could she be having that kind of information so that she can avail it here? view
• 21 Dec 2011 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I also want to commend the Assistant Minister for the information given. This is because it is very rare for Ministers to come out with that kind of statistics which helps. But unfortunately, the Question did not talk about the classification; whether they are local or foreign. Could she be having that kind of information so that she can avail it here? view