{"count":1608389,"next":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/?format=json&page=144675","previous":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/?format=json&page=144673","results":[{"id":1464932,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1464932/?format=json","text_counter":360,"type":"speech","speaker_name":"Manyatta, UDA","speaker_title":"Hon. Gitonga Mukunji","speaker":null,"content":"transparent and accountable political processes at both local and national levels, responsive political decisions can be achieved. Hon. Temporary Speaker, on 12th August 2024, KYPA had the privilege of hosting 80 youths from across Kenya, representing diverse political parties, youth-serving organisations, universities and civil society groups. Under the sub-theme \"From Clicks to Progress: Youth's Digital Pathways for Better Governance in Kenya,\" the sessions explored the transformative potential of digital tools in advancing democracy and good governance. This gathering provided a unique opportunity to highlight the significant strides made in Information and Communication Technology (ICT) development and digital literacy, emphasizing how those technological advancements contribute to realising the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The participants recognised the vast untapped potential of ICT in achieving all 17 SDGs, also noting challenges in the sector – including inadequate ICT infrastructure, persistent digital inequalities among the youth and insufficient digitisation in the manufacturing sector. It was truly inspiring to witness the passion and dedication of the youth as they engaged in insightful debates. Divided into four mock committees, the participants developed recommendations that I believe warrant serious consideration by this august House. The recommendations include: 1. Seamless integration of technology in health care delivery to enhance efficiency, boost public awareness and facilitate advanced training for medical practitioners. 2. A strategic policy shift from a narrow Information Technology (IT) sector focus to a comprehensive emphasis on digital manufacturing with particular attention to the JuaKali industry. 3. Innovative application of data analytics, robotics and artificial intelligence to address all 17 sustainable development goals, including food security, clean energy promotion and emissions reduction. 4. Proactive measures to ensure gender equality across the digital landscape, addressing disparities in access and opportunity. 5. Provision of essential digital resources such as laptops, free Wi-Fi access to learners thereby facilitating e-learning and mitigating digital inadequacy. Hon. Temporary Speaker, KYPA remains steadfast in its commitment to empowering our youths and amplifying their voices in the national discourse. I would like to extend my heartfelt gratitude to all participants, our esteemed partners, Mzalendo Trust and the dedicated parliamentary staff who contributed to the success of that event. As we move forward, we anticipate continued collaboration to harness the immense potential of our youth for the betterment of our nation. Their insights and innovation are not just for the future of Kenya, but the driving force of our present. Thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker."},{"id":1464933,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1464933/?format=json","text_counter":361,"type":"speech","speaker_name":"The Temporary Speaker","speaker_title":"","speaker":null,"content":"(Hon. (Dr) Rachael Nyamai): Thank you very much, Hon. John Mukunji. Congratulations on the good work that you are doing with the young people, and also for preparing them for future leadership. Hon. Members, I know that this is a matter that has a lot of interest, especially with the young parliamentarians. However, because of the business that we have, and bearing in mind that we are going on recess today, I will give a chance to only one person. Nominated Member, Hon. Irene Mayaka, you have two minutes."},{"id":1464934,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1464934/?format=json","text_counter":362,"type":"speech","speaker_name":"Nominated, ODM","speaker_title":"Hon. Irene Mayaka","speaker":null,"content":" Thank you very much, Hon. Temporary Speaker. I want to join our Chairperson in commemorating that very important period for the young people of the world. Some of us are millennials but we acknowledge that the Gen. Z of this country have had so much influence on young people in the rest of the world in the sense 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."},{"id":1464935,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1464935/?format=json","text_counter":363,"type":"speech","speaker_name":"Nominated, ODM","speaker_title":"Hon. Irene Mayaka","speaker":null,"content":"that they have been very aware of the issues that affect their country. They have had a conversation that has stirred even us leaders to think in the right direction. I want to encourage young people that even when we are told that we are the leaders of tomorrow, we should insist that we are the leaders of now. Therefore, the young people of this country need to take ownership in terms of leadership. I also want to encourage you that as a young person, you do not have to wait to be employed. You can actually be a chief executive officer of your own organisation. Right now, in this world, we are in a space where people are making a lot of money through social media channels and creative content creation. One of the challenges I want to share with the young people of this country is in the field of what is called Artificial Intelligence (AI). In the AI space, we have young people globally making a lot of money by selling applications that even we in Kenya consume. For example, there is one application called Generative Pre-trained Transformer (GPT) that people can use to make a lot of money even from our own country, but that money goes to young persons in other countries. I would like to encourage our young people that we can also be innovators in this space. We can come up with our own applications, make money out of it and rely on ourselves. Let us not wait to be employed. Let us remember that we live in a country that is extremely rich in terms of human resources. We can take advantage of the resources that we have amongst ourselves. I encourage them to keep getting involved in issues that affect the day-to-day lives of all Kenyans. To all the young people of this country, this is an accolade to you. I salute you and I can assure you that, as the young Parliamentarians from the Kenya Young Parliamentarians Association, we are here for you. We are here to support you and we will always be your voices in the House. I thank our Chairperson for the good job that he is doing. Thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker."},{"id":1464936,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1464936/?format=json","text_counter":364,"type":"speech","speaker_name":"The Temporary Speaker","speaker_title":"","speaker":null,"content":"(Hon. (Dr) Rachael Nyamai): Thank you. Leader of the Majority Party, let us have the Thursday Statement, pursuant to Standing Order 44(2)."},{"id":1464937,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1464937/?format=json","text_counter":365,"type":"heading","speaker_name":"","speaker_title":"","speaker":null,"content":"BUSINESS FOR THE WEEK OF 16TH TO 20TH SEPTEMBER 2024"},{"id":1464938,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1464938/?format=json","text_counter":366,"type":"speech","speaker_name":"Kilifi North, UDA","speaker_title":"Hon. Owen Baya","speaker":null,"content":" Thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker. It has been a long wait, indeed, but we are finally here. First, I would like to congratulate the gallant lady for having been given the chance to be a Whip. Geza geza, you are welcome to the leadership of the House. It will be a pleasure to serve and learn from you. Hon. Temporary Speaker, pursuant to the provisions of Standing Order44(2)(a), I rise to issue a Statement on behalf of the House Business Committee, which met on Tuesday 13th August 2024 to prioritise business for consideration during the week. As Members are aware, the House is scheduled to proceed on long recess tomorrow, Friday, 16th August 2024, and resume its regular sittings on Tuesday, 17th September 2024. I commend the leaders of the various committees and their members for the dedication and co-operation they have exhibited during this Session so far. This has enabled the House to conclude critical businesses, including the Committee on Appointments, which has facilitated the appointment of a new Cabinet through vetting and approval of the nominees. Even yesterday, a Report on two other nominees was adopted by this House, and we are waiting for a report on one more nominee. There are also many Bills that have come to the House after passing through departmental committees for review. Chairpersons of committees have been very good at their 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."},{"id":1464939,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1464939/?format=json","text_counter":367,"type":"speech","speaker_name":"Kilifi North, UDA","speaker_title":"Hon. Owen Baya","speaker":null,"content":"work. I want to thank all Member for their dedication because this House has passed critical businesses during this Session. I thank everybody. With regard to the business as from Tuesday, 17th September 2024, when we resume our sittings, the House is expected to consider the Second Reading of the Coffee Bill. We expected the Bill yesterday, but it was not considered. Today, I am not so sure whether we will be able to deal with it. However, it is evident that we will have the First Reading of the Coffee Bill then, and the Equalisation Fund. The Equalisation Fund is an important piece of legislation that will unlock a lot of money that goes to the marginalised areas as envisioned in our Constitution. This is an important piece of legislation, especially for those areas that are affected and need to get the funds. If not concluded today, we expect these two Bills to come on Tuesday, 17th September. Additionally, debate will also be undertaken on the following Motions, should they not be concluded today, which we are very certain. We will resume the following Motions on the 17th of September: 1. Report on Enhancing Reporting of Parliamentary Business Online Platforms; 2. Report on the Consideration of the Consolidated Fund Services Expenditure for the Supplementary Estimates I, for the Financial Year 2024. This is an important piece of legislation and I wish we had the time to actually dispose of it today; 3. Report on Consideration of the Public Petition on Funds Spent Contrary to Provisions of Article 223 of the Constitution; 4. Report on the Implementation Status of Reports on Petitions and Resolutions Passed by the House; 5. Report on the Alleged Unfair Trade Practices by Foreign Investors in Kenya; 6. Second Report on Employment Diversity Audit in Public Institutions; 7. Report of the Extraordinary Session of the Sixth Pan-African Parliament (PAP), and; 8. Consideration of the Reports on the Financial Statements of State Corporations, Nyanza Region. As I wind up, allow me to inform Hon. Members that pursuant to the provisions of Standing Order 29(1), the House may be recalled for a Special Sitting to consider critical businesses that may arise during the recess period. I want to put Members on notice that even as we go on recess, we may have a Special Sitting. Members may be recalled to transact critical business. As you plan your schedule, remember that this is a possibility. In addition, I also wish to remind the House of the Resolution passed on 14th February 2024, which allows the Hon. Speaker to refer any business determined to be of priority to the relevant committees for consideration. In this regard, any Messages or Papers received during the recess shall be referred to the relevant committees based on priority and nature of the business. For now, Hon. Temporary Speaker, allow me to wish all the Members a restful recess period as they engage with their families. Take your time, and spend time with your families and constituents. We have had a tumultuous time and it is time to go back to the constituencies, work with the people, be on the ground, listen to them, and get their views so that we can cool the fires we have had in this Session. Hon. Temporary Speaker, in conclusion, the House Business Committee will convene on Tuesday, 17th September 2024, to schedule business for the rest of that week. I now wish to lay this Statement on the Table of the House. Thank you very much, and I wish everybody a good recess. However, this does not mean that we will not continue with the business of the House. We will continue until the end of the day. I think we have quorum to transact business. 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."},{"id":1464940,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1464940/?format=json","text_counter":368,"type":"speech","speaker_name":"Kilifi North, UDA","speaker_title":"Hon. Owen Baya","speaker":null,"content":"I, thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker."},{"id":1464941,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1464941/?format=json","text_counter":369,"type":"speech","speaker_name":"The Temporary Speaker","speaker_title":"","speaker":null,"content":"(Hon. (Dr) Rachael Nyamai): Thank you very much, Deputy Leader of the Majority Party. Next Order."}]}