Amina Abdalla

All parliamentary appearances

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• 16 Jul 2008 in National Assembly: asked the Minister for Gender, Children and Social Development:- (a) whether she is aware that in line with the National Policy on Gender and Development of the year 2000 and Sessional Paper No.2 of 2006 on Gender Equality and Development Government Circular No.OP/CAB.13/5A of 7th November, 2006 directed that at least 30 per cent of all new appointments and promotions in the Public Service be women; (b) whether she is further aware that the appointment of Permanent Secretaries made on 21st April, 2008 failed to observe the said Circular; and, (c) what immediate measures she is taking to ensure that ... view
• 16 Jul 2008 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, that is an attempt by the Minister to answer my Question. I am terribly disappointed that the Minister has not addressed the question raised. In fact, in the written response that she has given to me, I have been given archival material. She has told me that the Ministry wrote to Accounting Officers on 15th December, 2006. That means that, despite getting the Question in May, she has taken no action. Further, she has said that she is not the appointing authority. Mr. Speaker, Sir, given that I am not satisfied with the answer provided and the ... view
• 16 Jul 2008 in National Assembly: On a point of order, Mr. Speaker, Sir. view
• 16 Jul 2008 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, given that we now have a Coalition Government and we had both the Prime Minister and the Vice-President and Minister for Home Affairs promising 50 per cent--- In fact, the Vice-President and Minister for Home Affairs even had a female running mate. 1882 PARLIAMENTARY DEBATES July 16, 2008 Mr. Speaker, Sir, what is the Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Development doing to ensure that the percentage of women that three Principals in this Government promised to the women of Kenya is added up and divided by three, so that we can have a better figure than ... view
• 16 Jul 2008 in National Assembly: On a point of order, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. July 16, 2008 PARLIAMENTARY DEBATES 1855 view
• 16 Jul 2008 in National Assembly: Yes, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. view
• 25 Jun 2008 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I beg to give notice of the following Motions:- THAT, this House do grant leave to introduce a Bill for an Act of Parliament to amend Section 45 of the Constitution of Kenya to provide for gender parity, regional balance and the nomination of non-sitting Members of Parliament to the Parliamentary Service Commission and for matters incidental thereto and connect therewith. INTRODUCTION OF DRUG AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE CONTROL AUTHORITY BILL THAT, aware of the damage caused to the youth through the use of drugs and other chemical substances; aware further that the National Agency for the Campaign ... view
• 25 Jun 2008 in National Assembly: Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I wish to support the amendment as proposed by hon. Imanyara. By the mere fact that this amendment has brought some efficiency and effectiveness in this House, just look at the Government side. It is full House, meaning that they are able to give the Kenyan people what they are paid for, and that is service. They are here to listen to what we have to say because this matter of money has brought some unity in the Grand Coalition. view
• 25 Jun 2008 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, we saw the Ministers united in opposing the amendment. Why can they be that united in issues such as the amnesty debate, the Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) and the rest? Because time is not on our side, I would like us to take this initiative of thinking outside the box by ensuring that this amendment passes, so that despite the fact that the Vice-President and Minister for Home Affairs is very confident that he has the numbers, that we will prove that this matter of business as usual shall not go on. view
• 25 Jun 2008 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, finally, the Minister said that he is worried that if we do not pass the full 50 per cent, the Government will not have money to pay salaries and the like. We know that 18 Ministers are members of the House Business Committee (HBC). It is their business to ensure that we stay here and not go on recess until we are able to pass the Appropriation Bill. So, do not throw the ball to us. We are in the Opposition and it is their job to ensure that those Bills are passed. With those few remarks, ... view