Abshiro Soka Halake

All parliamentary appearances

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• 2 Jun 2020 in Senate: When I came to this Senate, I learnt so much from Sen. (Prof.) Kamar. I was chosen as the Chairperson of the Senate Women Association. I sat with her so that she could guide me on what the work of a legislator who was new to that role would be. She guided me and we came up with a very good plan that was influenced by some of the guidance she gave. I thank her and look forward to working with her. I know that we have a very able Deputy Speaker. Congratulations, Sen. (Prof.) Kamar! We are very happy ... view
• 2 Jun 2020 in Senate: Thank you, Madam Temporary Speaker. Allow me to congratulate Sen. Cherargei for this Statement. This is not the first time that we are crying about police brutality. You saw that during the curfew and now at the border. A message has been sent to me right now because of Sen. Cherargei’s Statement that a young man from Isiolo by the name of Abdi Nasir Hussein, a medical student, was shot in Merti Town last evening. Abdi Nasir Hussein had rushed to his grandmother’s place to check on her because she was not feeling well. On his way back to his ... view
• 2 Jun 2020 in Senate: to focus on this issue and the issue of police brutality, shootings and killings of innocent people while enforcing simple things like curfews. As it has been said, our communities have lived together. Yes, they have fought sometimes and they have a mechanism for conflict resolution. When the police have to step in and extinguish lives, it is not acceptable and we condemn it. This House has to do something about it. I support the Statement. view
• 2 Jun 2020 in Senate: Thank you, Madam Temporary Speaker. I also stand to support the Statement from my colleague and the senior counsel, Sen. Omogeni, who also sits in the view
• 2 Jun 2020 in Senate: Committee on COVID-19 with me. The story of Nyamira County is that of almost every county. When rights abuses are inflicted, it is usually the most vulnerable and poorest people, especially women and children that suffer the most. I do not know what kind of society we have become. As Sen. Sakaja said, we have lost our humanity. At the end of the day, the duty bearer is the State no matter who does it. Sometimes I have heard people saying ‘it is not me; it is the people that were hired by the owner of the land’. That notwithstanding, ... view
• 19 May 2020 in Senate: Madam Temporary Speaker, I beg to lay the following Paper on the Table of the Senate today, Tuesday, 19th May, 2020. The Sixth Progress Report of the Ad hoc Committee on COVID-19 situation in Kenya. view
• 19 May 2020 in Senate: The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor, Senate. view
• 19 May 2020 in Senate: Madam Temporary Speaker, I beg to give Notice of the following Motion. THAT, the Senate adopts the Sixth Progress Report of the Ad Hoc Committee on COVID-19 Situation in Kenya, laid on the Table of the Senate on Tuesday, 19th May, 2020. view
• 19 May 2020 in Senate: Thank you very much, Mr. Speaker, Sir. Let me also add my voice in congratulating the new leadership of the House. I know that they embody unity and we look forward to working with them. They are up to the task and are the best that we have. Mr. Speaker, Sir, also allow me to congratulate you on your progressive ruling this morning. As usual, you have done us proud by making sure that we are not left behind or out of touch. Anybody questioning anyone who is using virtual meetings or voting is not only out of touch, but ... view
• 19 May 2020 in Senate: Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I rise pursuant to Standing Order 47(1) to seek a Statement on a matter of national concern, namely; the marginalization of the Muslim population with regards to access to finances given to Micro Small and Medium Size Enterprises (MSMEs), women, youth and persons with disability by Government institutions. Mr. Speaker, Sir, the Uwezo Fund, Women Enterprise Fund, Youth Fund Loans, Kenya Industrial Estates (KIE) Loans, Industrial Development Bank (IDB) Capital Loans and Industrial and Commercial Development Cooperation (ICDC) Loans are aimed at enabling women, youth and persons with disability in this country to access finances ... view