Beatrice Elachi

All parliamentary appearances

Entries 771 to 781 of 781.

• 7 May 2013 in Senate: Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. I beg to support the Motion because education is the key to bridging the gap between the rich and the poor. At the time of Independence, most children from the poor families had not accessed education. As we talk about education, we need to look at it in a holistic manner. First of all, we should look at it through a gender lens so that we encourage both boys and girls to enroll in schools. We must ensure that they join universities once they complete their secondary education. Currently, many girls drop out of ... view
• 30 Apr 2013 in Senate: Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I also want to take this opportunity to also send my condolences to the family. I believe and know that if there is one hero who championed the issues of women in the Constitution and who gave us space in his office, it was the late Sen. Mutula Kilonzo. On behalf of the women of this country, we pray to God to give Mama Nduku the strength and courage during this trying time. I know that she is a prayerful woman and that she will be guided by God’s wisdom to continue guiding the family. ... view
• 25 Apr 2013 in Senate: Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I stand in for the Senator Leader of the Majority who has stepped out for some Government duty. I beg to reply. Mr. Speaker, Sir, indeed, it has been a debate that we have seen the Upper House perform its duty of, first of all, appreciating that this is one country and we will have to work together to see that the Government implements what is contained in the Presidential Address. I want to appreciate the sentiments of all the Senators and say that the Government is ready to work with the whole House. We ... view
• 25 Apr 2013 in Senate: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I beg to move:- THAT, pursuant to Standing Order No.16, the Senate approves the following Senators to be Members of the Chairpersons Panel and further pursuant to Article 107(1) (c) of the Constitution, to be elected to preside at any sitting of the Senate in the absence of the Speaker and the Deputy Speaker:- Sen. Kipchumba Murkomen Sen. Masha Elizabeth Ongoro view
• 25 Apr 2013 in Senate: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I beg to move:- THAT, pursuant to Standing Order No. 177, the Senate approves the following Senators nominated by the Rules and Business Committee to be Members of the respective Committees as indicated below:- The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposes only. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor, Senate. view
• 25 Apr 2013 in Senate: Mr. Speaker, Sir, yes. view
• 25 Apr 2013 in Senate: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I will start again. view
• 25 Apr 2013 in Senate: Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. First of all, I would like to thank all the Members. Indeed, these are Committees that will operationalise this House in terms of functioning. I believe that as they go into Committees, they will work as one and to move the agenda of the Senate. I beg to move. Hon. Senators, pursuant to Standing Order No.69, I rule that this is an open Motion and not a matter affecting counties. Therefore, each Senator has one vote. view
• 25 Apr 2013 in Senate: The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposes only. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor, Senate. view
• 23 Apr 2013 in Senate: Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. It is my pleasure this afternoon to thank you because I finally caught your eye. I also thank the President and his Deputy President for being elected to serve this country. In 2010, Kenyans promulgated a new Constitution because they wanted it to address challenges of development, distribution of resources and marginalization. That is why the President in his Address came out strongly in support of devolution. This is the only framework within which we can realize development in this country. He also talked about economic pillars which will be the guiding principles for us ... view
• 17 Apr 2013 in Senate: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I also stand to support the Motion. I would want to remind Kenyans and my fellow hon. Senators that when you look at the commitment of our Government, indeed, the President has always in his speeches reminded us that devolution is in his heart. It is up to us, as Senators, to go in our assemblies and guide, especially the Governors who have received their first lot of resources, and if we are not careful, if they are audited in June, we will find some of the counties being questioned about mismanagement. It would also be important ... view