26 Sep 2023 in National Assembly:
There is the issue of standards and the various bodies that manage the practice of professions. For example, if you were to be a lab technician, some of these Community Health Promoters (CHPs) will be carrying out tests in our homes. Therefore, what will be their place vis-a-vis that of the Kenya Medical Laboratory Technicians and Technologists Board (KMLTTB)? It is important that we make a provision, perhaps, by way of amendment when we are done with the Second Reading of the Bill, in order to make sure that all these national bodies that have expertise that has been built ...
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20 Sep 2023 in Senate:
Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I join you, on behalf of our colleagues in this House, in welcoming the visiting delegation from the Federal Republic of Somalia. They are our very good neighbours. We enjoy good neighbourliness despite the many challenges that exist, especially in our border towns and internally. Somalia as a Republic has made great strides in the last few years in trying to advance a peaceful settlement of the previous dispute that existed in the country. Most of it has been negotiated here in Kenya. It is my sincere hope that as they continue to learn and ...
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20 Sep 2023 in Senate:
Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir, for giving me this chance. I welcome Hon. Bore to the Senate. It is important to note that this is the only Cabinet Minister who votes for me. Another way to put it is that she comes from my County of Kericho. Therefore, I welcome her to respond to the issues that Members have with regard to her Ministry. She knows well that Kenya's leading export to the world presently is no longer tea and coffee as it used to be back in the day. In fact, our premium earners as an economy is not ...
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20 Sep 2023 in Senate:
When the President visited the Silicon Valley, he met Kenyans in every global company that he visited, from Apple to Google and many others. We produce the best in labour and human capital. Can the Cabinet Secretary brief the House on the progress her Ministry has made with regard to signing bilateral labour agreements with the promised additional countries away from the traditional labour we are known for? Mr. Speaker, Sir, there has been a big issue which is a matter of public interest and one that remains unresolved in this House. The Senate Committee on Labour and Social Services ...
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19 Sep 2023 in Senate:
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I join you together with the rest of our colleagues in welcoming the visiting delegation from the Parliament of Uganda; our good friends and neighbours. Kenya continues to have a great relationship with our neighbour Uganda. The friendship is founded on great sacrifices from both countries ensuring that our people live in harmony. On many occasions where there have been disagreements, we have solved them amicably. Therefore, without a shadow of doubt, I can declare and know this for a fact that amongst all our neighbours, Uganda still stands very tall. On many occasions, if there ...
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19 Sep 2023 in Senate:
Mr. Speaker, Sir, I beg to lay the following Paper on the Table of the Senate, today, 19th September, 2023 – Report of the Auditor General on the financial statements of the Kiambu County Government Revenue Fund for the year ended 30th June, 2022.
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19 Sep 2023 in Senate:
Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I beg to move the following Motion- The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Director, Hansard Services,Senate.
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19 Sep 2023 in Senate:
THAT, pursuant to the provisions of Standing Order No.139, the Senate resolves to reduce the publication period of the following Bills that were published on 15th September, 2023, from 14 days to four days. (i)The Facilities Improvement Financing Bill, Senate Bills No.43 of 2023; and, (ii) The Primary Health Care Bill, Senate Bills No.44 of 2023. Mr. Speaker, Sir, this is a procedural Motion that seeks the indulgence of the House that we reduce the publication period of these particular Bills because they are of an urgent nature. You appreciate that health is a devolved function. There has been a ...
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31 Aug 2023 in Senate:
It is now okay. Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I beg to move the following Motion albeit in an amended form, separate from what I had issued as a Notice earlier- THAT, notwithstanding the resolutions of the Senate made on the 16th February, 2023, which is the approval of the Senate Calendar on the 29th March, 2023 and 27th June, 2023, (alteration of the Senate calendar), pursuant to Standing Order No.32(4), the Senate resolves to further alter its calendar (Regular sessions) for the second session 2023, in respect of Part V to resume from recess on Tuesday, 19th September, 2023. ...
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31 Aug 2023 in Senate:
his county, listen to the MCAs as well as so many others. Sen. Thangw’a is not yet here. I saw a press conference from his MCAs. Time for Senators to be out of Nairobi is time still spent actually going about their constitutional duty. I do not take it for granted when colleagues request that we allow them at least two weeks to find time to resolve a few issues in their counties. I have seen the problematic Deputy Governor of Siaya County has begun his usual problems. Therefore, they need the wise counsel of the youth leader, Sen. (Dr.) ...
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