Adan Keynan

All parliamentary appearances

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• 26 Feb 2025 in National Assembly: Unfortunately, that is where we are. Some of them are going public to say that Members of Parliament have no role in county affairs. I urge my colleagues that there comes a time when people must be ready to make hard decisions. We need to do both summative and formative evaluation of all the resources we have devolved since the promulgation of the current Constitution, so that we allow Kenyans to see the value of the billions and trillions we have devolved, as the true representatives of the people. Otherwise, we will sit here, lament and go to court. I ... view
• 25 Feb 2025 in National Assembly: Thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker. I am a Member of the Committee, and this Bill has come at a time when this country is faced with many challenges. The insurance sector is critical to our economic stability by providing financial security against risks and uncertainties. That is the very basic definition of insurance. First, I must admit that I have an interest in this sector. It was the first sector that gave me an opportunity to eke a living when I left university, so it is an area that I am very familiar with and fond of. In Kenya, the ... view
• 25 Feb 2025 in National Assembly: This industry has been associated with fraud and many other illegal street activities. It is only fair that at this time, in this modern-day Kenya, the critical activities in the sector must be predictable, measurable, practical and value-driven. This is what the sector lacks. This Bill attempts to provide this, and I therefore recognise this need. Recognising this need, the Bill seeks to institutionalise the regulatory framework for the entire insurance industry profession through a structured oversight mechanism. Over the years, like in other sectors, many players in this sector have resisted coming under one structured professional entity, and we ... view
• 25 Feb 2025 in National Assembly: The Proposed Bill also represents a significant step towards strengthening Kenya's insurance sector by instituting regulatory oversight, enhancing professionalism and protecting consumers. One of the seven principles of insurance is that you must act in utmost good faith. Can this be defined? Can it be quantified in modern-day Kenya? It is difficult. The second principle is that you must indemnify the consumer, the person taking a cover. The other principle is that it must also contribute to the welfare of that particular individual and the particular insurer. The other principle is that it must minimise loss. That is why we ... view
• 25 Feb 2025 in National Assembly: The third component of this Bill is consumer protection. What safeguards do we have for the many vulnerable insurance seekers? A well-regulated insurance industry directly benefits the consumer. This makes the Kenyan insurance industry competitive in Kenya, regionally, and globally. This is one status that Kenya has been attempting to acquire over the years. This will minimise the risk of fraud, misrepresentation and malpractices. The Bill attempts to ensure that only qualified insurance professionals are allowed to practise. Hon. Temporary Speaker, the other bit is industrial growth. What do we expect from this Bill? Kenya has a struggling economy. We ... view
• 25 Feb 2025 in National Assembly: Thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker. The Bill proposes the establishment of three bodies. Who will fund, staff and manage them? After this, we need to think outside the box and come up with a platform. Who will administer this continuous professional development in the name of continuous professional assessment? We must look at it in the insurance sector globally. The other bit is public access, consumer protection and education. We must also look at it. The other one is a dispute resolution mechanism. We must come up with arbitration. It is one of the things that needs to be looked ... view
• 25 Feb 2025 in National Assembly: Otherwise, I support this Bill, which is critical. I pray that once it is enacted, it goes through the other stages. Kenyans will benefit from this reformist Bill. I support it. view
• 20 Feb 2025 in National Assembly: Thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker. This Culture Bill that has been introduced by the Leader of the Majority Party seeks to promote, preserve and institutionalise Kenya's rich and diverse cultural heritage. At the core of the Bill, it proposes the establishment of the National Cultural Heritage Council, a specialised body that will be tasked with the management, promotion and protection of Kenya's cultural heritage sites, indigenous practices and artistic expression. The Council's work is to create a culture of continuity and harness the promotion of our rich cultural heritage. This Bill also seeks to create cultural preservation and revitalisation. Kenya ... view
• 20 Feb 2025 in National Assembly: by the rich Luo culture, they are still struggling. Therefore, we need to create a special place for them so that, in future, the Suba community will still be remembered. This Bill will also boost tourism and economic growth. Cultural heritage is a key driver of heritage tourism, which significantly contributes to Kenya's economy. By promoting cultural festivals such as the Lake Turkana Cultural Festival, the Lamu Swahili Cultural Festival and historical landmarks like Fort Jesus and the Great Rift Valley prehistoric sites, this Bill positions Kenya as a premier cultural tourism destination. This, in turn, is expected to create ... view
• 20 Feb 2025 in National Assembly: privilege of serving in the Departmental Committee on Finance and National Planning and we went to Malaysia for benchmarking… view