Dr. Agnes Zani

All parliamentary appearances

Entries 961 to 970 of 1784.

• 29 May 2019 in Senate: I am just from a meeting of the Committee on Tourism, Trade and Industrialization where we were looking at a Bill that has been sponsored by Sen. Nyamunga that is looking into the formation of regional economic blocs, authorities and bodies to form more impactful blocs in terms of economic outcomes and resources. We are keen to ensure that devolution works by ensuring that the social and economic advantages that are there and should be there for all Kenyans get to them. The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report ... view
• 29 May 2019 in Senate: Mr. Speaker, Sir, we process various Bills, some of which include the Public Participation Bill (Senate Bills No.4 of 2018). We are keen on strengthening the counties by making amendments to various Bills to ensure that counties run. We look into the affairs of the counties to ensure that the resources that they get are utilized well. We ensure that enough resources go to the counties. At the moment, we are looking at the Division of Revenue Bill (National Assembly Bills No. 11 of 2019) through a mediation process to ensure that the money that goes to the counties is ... view
• 29 May 2019 in Senate: As young girls, I urge you to take leadership seriously. More women are making changes in the lives of people in their communities. I know you are hardworking young ladies. We wish you well as the Senate. Make yourselves proud as the women of Kenya. view
• 29 May 2019 in Senate: I thank you. view
• 29 May 2019 in Senate: Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. Initially, I did not want to speak, because I had already invited the young girls. However, after Sen. Sakaja‘s inspiration, let me just encourage the young men and women that they are the future of this country; and that everything they do matters and is paid for. I have taught at the university for 23 years since the early 1990s, and I am now in the Senate as a legislator. So is Sen. Sakaja and all the other Senators, who have been trying to work hard to make a difference. As Sen. Sakaja said today, ... view
• 29 May 2019 in Senate: On a point of order, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. I further request that you apply your discretion under Standing Order No.1 to allow us, even for a short time, because Sen. Wambua is coming up with a key Statement. He had mentioned to quite a number of Members and in anticipation, we are looking forward to at least putting in a word just to enhance and make it as serious and possible. I know you are very conscientious of these things and you look at issues from a very wide perspective. As we make this plea, we anticipate a positive ... view
• 29 May 2019 in Senate: Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. I will be very brief, I sit in the Committee of Education, Information, Communication and Technology. I see Sen. Kinyua and Sen. (Dr.) Musuruve here; we are all in that Committee. Efforts are being made to have CS Education, Prof. Magoha appear before the Committee because all these issues are very key and important. I think the issue has been the logistics, his schedule and diary. Today we spoke about this so we are seized of it and our Committee Chairperson, Sen. (Dr.) Langat is trying to do as much as possible to ensure ... view
• 29 May 2019 in Senate: all these questions. It is really about intimidation as Sen. Pareno has explained and a way forward has to be found. Education processes all through the history of this country have always been consultative and people must find a way to have a convergence at one point or another. We do not want to have a situation where it completely blows out of proportion. view
• 28 May 2019 in Senate: Thank you very much, Mr. Deputy speaker, Sir. World over, the issue of equal opportunities is always critical. In fact, societies and countries‘ health index, in terms of the health of the nation and in terms of development, is based on the level of equality, inclusivity and how everybody feels that they are part and parcel of the system of the country. That, in turn, contributes to the level of effort that they put in, in terms of actually building those countries and trying as much as possible to raise those countries to a better level. It always has to ... view
• 28 May 2019 in Senate: in devising this Bill, must have met with various stakeholders and probably held that evaluation. Evaluation puts everything into place, which helps people to understand what is going on. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, Clause 5 states the guiding principles of national cohesion, while Clause 6 states the functions of the Commission. The commission will be expected to:- ―(c) Make recommendations to the National and county governments and any other relevant entities on- view