Dr. Agnes Zani

All parliamentary appearances

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• 29 Nov 2018 in Senate: It also deals with what to do in cases where the institution does not follow particular rules and where it has also been deregistered. If the process of deregistration is unfair, there is a provision for a tribunal where the institution can appeal to and they will be heard. There is provision for cancellation of registration altogether and also for mobile schools. We know that this has been a problem in areas where there are pastoralists and students are moving from one place to another. This Bill ensures that there is no excuse why any child should be unable to ... view
• 29 Nov 2018 in Senate: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, Clause 33 canvasses the issue of Parents, Teachers Associations (PTAs) so that they can send the qualification process and follow through the expectations that are meant to be there. Part VI is very critical on accreditation, the processes and specific ways that the same will be made. If it needs to be accredited, it has to be looked at, to ensure that the life and the level of education that is being given, can be transferred into an ECDE centre and be promptly and adequately available for the students at that level. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, ... view
• 21 Nov 2018 in Senate: Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. May I also join you in welcoming the delegation from Kisumu County. It is really a pleasure to have you in the Senate this afternoon, where you have come to see how we work while looking after the interests of counties. You must have had a chance to look at the Order Papers, just to get a highlight of many of the issues that we have been dealing with. Yesterday afternoon, we were dealing with Private Public Partnerships and the dynamics of making those partnerships within the counties and the need for involvement through feasibility ... view
• 21 Nov 2018 in Senate: Thank you, Madam Temporary Speaker. When we stopped yesterday, at 6.30 p.m., the question had not been proposed. The Bill had been moved and seconded, but the question had not been proposed. We probably need to propose the question and then I will be happy to contribute. view
• 21 Nov 2018 in Senate: Thank you, Madam Temporary Speaker. I stand to support this important amendment to The Treaty Making and Ratification (Amendment) Bill (Senate Bills No.23 of 2018). The original Bill that is being amended is the Treaty Making and Ratification Act No.45 of 2012. From the outset, treaty making and ratification is very important. We exist in an international community and normally have international laws come to the country from organisations such as State International Development Organization (SIDO), the United Nations (UN) and many others. The Constitution that was promulgated in 2010 is very clear and has various provisions for ratifying these ... view
• 21 Nov 2018 in Senate: whether or not it is a matter that touches on counties. Therefore, this particular amendment contextualizes that decision. Sen. Sakaja and Sen. Mutula Kilonzo Jnr. are in the process of coming up with a Bill to actualize this legislative process, which is important for us. The proposed new Section 8A (1) states that:- ―The process of approval of the treaty shall commence in the National Assembly‖. The proposed new Section 8A (2) states that:- ―The National Assembly shall consider a treaty within 14 days of its submission in the National Assembly and shall forward its resolution to the Senate for ... view
• 21 Nov 2018 in Senate: Therefore, the ratification process is very important and any international treaty should go through it. It has to be ratified by a country, in this instance, Kenya. It is a small amendment but very critical. It is quite straight forward; just to bring in the Senate on board as part and parcel of a process and legitimize Article 2(6) of the Constitution, which clearly says that Parliament – not the National Assembly - will give effect. Parliament includes the National Assembly and the Senate. view
• 20 Nov 2018 in Senate: Madam Temporary Speaker, in the Senate we concentrate on counties to ensure that their abilities can be unlocked 100 per cent for them to be productive. Counties are allocated money from the exchequer, but that money is not enough. There is a lot that needs to be done in these counties in terms of developing the infrastructure and ensuring that a county unlocks its resources so that its members benefit. Many county governments have been trying to do that to a large extent; only that the process has been left more or less strictly to the governors at that level. ... view
• 20 Nov 2018 in Senate: to unlock capital. Were they over ambitious? This can create a situation where the project has started, but cannot be proceeded with. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, Clause 54(3) of this Bill clearly states that it is important that feasibility studies are done before people enter into projects. People can engage after assessing those projects by projecting, doing evaluation reports, vetting of these evaluation reports and the reality of the viability of that project has been put on the table. That process is encouraged so that it does not become a one man or one woman show, but an issue of ... view
• 20 Nov 2018 in Senate: Not only is there a priority list within the counties, but there is also a priority list in comparison with the national Government goals. This enables a more targeted development procedure within a particular county. Whatever it is that the PPP agreement is being put on, it is very important as emphasized in this amendment Bill. For every contract for the design, financing, construction, operation, equipment, management or maintenance of a project or provision of public services undertaken as PPPs, the provisions in this Bill will apply to the contract. For any construction, operation or equipment, the responsibility is given ... view