Yusuf Hassan Abdi

All parliamentary appearances

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• 13 Oct 2022 in National Assembly: Thank you, Hon. Speaker, for the opportunity. Since it is my first time to speak in the 13th Parliament, I want to thank the wonderful people of Kamukunji for bringing me to this august House. I want to pledge, as I have done before, to work for them humbly, respectfully and even harder for them in this Parliament. Speaking on the issue of EALA, I want to put this particular issue in the global, international and regional context of the geopolitics of our country. The East African Community is one of the most important regional institutions and perhaps one with ... view
• 9 Feb 2022 in National Assembly: Even yesterday I had a request. view
• 9 Feb 2022 in National Assembly: Thank you, Hon. Speaker. I want to also add my voice to support this important issue on university and alumni. I can also tell you that my university, although it has been many years since I left it, continues to follow me. It is my university in the United States of America. I am a graduate of Tufts University Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy. They seek my support. I contribute to support their well-being. I sponsor some students. Here in Kenya none of the universities put a lot of emphasis on seeking the support of their alumni. I think ... view
• 2 Dec 2021 in National Assembly: Thank you, Hon. Speaker. I wanted to comment on the Petitions as well as follow up on a Statement Request. view
• 2 Dec 2021 in National Assembly: Okay. view
• 2 Dec 2021 in National Assembly: Thank you Hon. Speaker. I wanted to speak on the issue of squatters in particular. Given the fact that we are facing these problems in many parts of the country, it is very important for us to consider the problems of squatters in a humane way and within the context of our Constitution. In some parts of Nairobi, there have been evictions and displacements of squatters under difficult circumstances in these particular times when we have economic problems, the COVID-19 Pandemic as well as climatic conditions. This should be handled very carefully and in a humane way within the context ... view
• 2 Dec 2021 in National Assembly: Thank you, Hon. Speaker. I had requested a Statement from the Chair of the Departmental Committee on Administration and National Security on the frequent fires in my neighbourhood, Gikomba Market. We have now reached the end of this session. I had asked for that Statement on 21st of October. Since then, we have heard three more fires with no response from the Ministry. I am concerned with this extraordinary lack of response. Does it mean that the Ministry does not give a damn about the plight of the people of Gikomba? Many of them have lost livelihoods and are destitute. ... view
• 2 Dec 2021 in National Assembly: Thank you, Hon. Speaker. I shudder to think about what could happen in case of another fire outbreak while we are still waiting for a response from the responsible government department. view
• 2 Dec 2021 in National Assembly: No. There is a necessity to protect the property and goods of the people of Gikomba. They are citizens of Kenya and they pay tax. At least even if there is no immediate reply, the government should shore up security so that people can see there is concern about their plight by their elected government. They have made a lot of losses, but there is no attempt to compensate them or support the struggling communities, given the fact that Gikomba is not just a market. It is a massive area that provides employment and livelihood to thousands of people. view
• 1 Dec 2021 in National Assembly: Thank you, Hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker, for the opportunity. I stand here to contribute to the President’s State of the Nation Address. I thank the President for his speech and executing his constitutional requirement and obligation. I want to point out the key areas that he spoke about in terms of infrastructure, roads, railways, ports, energy and electrification. In fact, the President’s administration has done very well and he has laid the foundation for Kenya’s industrial development. This will be one of his key legacies and his vision to leave behind a developed infrastructure that will lift this country up ... view