Mercy Chebeni

All parliamentary appearances

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• 27 Sep 2018 in Senate: Thank you, Madam Temporary Speaker, I take this opportunity to thank Sen.(Prof.) Kamar for this timely and very important Motion. It is timely because we, as a nation, are dealing with the Big Four Agenda and the Vision 2030. This needs to be realized. It can only be realized if we send our youth to technical institutions to acquire skills that will be critical in the realization of the two. Youth polytechnics are very important in our society. It creates a skilled manpower and, eventually, we will have a skilled society. We shall have plumbers, masons, hairdressers and electricians, among ... view
• 1 Aug 2018 in Senate: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, pursuant to Standing Order 46(2)(a), I rise to make a Statement regarding the celebration of International Youth Day (IYD) scheduled for 10th August, 2018, in the National Assembly Chambers. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I wish to inform this House that the IYD has been set up by the Cabinet Secretary for the Ministry of Public Service, Youth and Gender Affairs to recognize the role of the youth in national building. The theme for this year’s fete is “safe spaces for youth.” This theme resonates well with the Government’s commitment to ensure that the youth are accorded ... view
• 1 Aug 2018 in Senate: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, pursuant to Standing Order 46(2)(a), I rise to make a Statement regarding the celebration of International Youth Day (IYD) scheduled for 10th August, 2018, in the National Assembly Chambers. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I wish to inform this House that the IYD has been set up by the Cabinet Secretary for the Ministry of Public Service, Youth and Gender Affairs to recognize the role of the youth in national building. The theme for this year’s fete is “safe spaces for youth.” This theme resonates well with the Government’s commitment to ensure that the youth are accorded ... view
• 12 Jul 2018 in Senate: Thank you, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir. I rise to reply to this Motion. I would like to thank all Senators who have contributed and given recommendations to this Motion. We will take into account all the issues they have raised concerning this sector. These include issues of resources like qualified trained personnel, budgetary allocations, increasing the level of mental health awareness among Kenyan citizens and also psycho-social support centres or institutions in our country. Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, mental health is, indeed, a major issue that has been neglected. It is time for the Senate to champion for a change ... view
• 10 Jul 2018 in Senate: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I beg to give notice of the following Motion:- AWARE THAT Article 43(1) of the Constitution provides that every person has a right to the highest attainable standard of health, which includes the right to health care services; NOTING THAT cases of mental illness are on the rise with 1 in 4 Kenyans likely to suffer from a mental disorder at some point in their lives, coupled with the fact that many Kenyans with mental illness do not receive adequate treatment; CONCERNED THAT the World Health Organization has ranked Kenya sixth, among African countries with the highest ... view
• 10 Jul 2018 in Senate: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, pursuant to Standing order 46 2 (a) I rise to make a statement on an issue of general topical concern regarding the state of emergency medical care in Kenya. The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposes only. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor, Senate. view
• 7 Jun 2018 in Senate: Thank you, Madam Temporary Speaker. I rise pursuant to Standing Order No.46 (2) (a) to make a Statement on an issue of general topical concern regarding the rise of sex crimes in schools. It is very unfortunate that schools have turned into dens of sex pests. The security of our learners is a question that is disturbing every parent or guardian now. Learners are equally traumatised. Madam Temporary Speaker, this problem was brought into the limelight following the incident at Moi Girls' School, Nairobi, where a student was reportedly The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information ... view
• 7 Jun 2018 in Senate: Thank you, Madam Temporary Speaker, for giving me the opportunity to contribute to this important Motion of registration of persons living with The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposes only. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor, Senate. view
• 20 Feb 2018 in Senate: Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. Pursuant to Standing Order No. 46(2)(b), I rise to seek a statement from the Chairperson of the Standing Committee on The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposes only. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor, Senate. view
• 15 Feb 2018 in Senate: Thank you, Madam Temporary Speaker, for giving me this opportunity to contribute to this Motion. This is a very important Bill seeing that it seeks to ensure this country is food secure and counties that suffer water shortages make good use of this water which is a scarce resource in our country. The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposes only. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor, Senate view