Benson Makali Mulu

All parliamentary appearances

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• 9 Jun 2022 in National Assembly: Thank you, Hon. Deputy Speaker. I also support this Bill. There are some fundamental questions which we must ask ourselves as a House relating to the performance of the Senate. Our Constitution clearly states that the Senate exists to serve the interests of counties. This means that their first priority is the counties. If you look at the time that has passed since we passed the Division of Revenue Bill, until when the Senate presented it to this House, you would ask yourself whether they are really serving the interests of counties. We are now exiting, and there are a ... view
• 9 Jun 2022 in National Assembly: Thank you, Hon. Temporary Deputy Chairman. The Professor has just taken words from my mouth because that is what I wanted to say. We have the Bill with us. Why not read Clause 5 and see whether it provides for what Duale wants? If there is a gap, we will include what Hon. Duale has said. Hon. Kimunya is quoting a clause in the Bill that must already be written. We can just read through that clause and see whether it takes care of Hon. Duale’s interests. If not, we can include whatever Hon. Duale is saying. It is important ... view
• 9 Jun 2022 in National Assembly: Thank you very much, Hon. Speaker. From the outset, I thank the Almighty God for the far he has brought me. I also thank him for giving me parents who were able to do what was expected of them and push me through the education system so that I would be a leader in Kitui Central. I thank the people of Kitui Central for having given me the chance to serve them for the last 10 years. It is through their trust and confidence that I was able to meet people like you with whom we have served together on ... view
• 9 Jun 2022 in National Assembly: team. My highest point has been working as a member of the Budget and Appropriations Committee. My lowest point has been the Third Reading of Bills. I wish that when we get to the 13th Parliament, more Members participate in the stage. It is a very important process, but many Members do not participate in it. We end up with few Members sitting through the Third Reading of a Bill. How I wish we got a majority of Members sitting through the process. I submit, Hon. Speaker. Thank you very much. view
• 10 May 2022 in National Assembly: Thank you, Hon. Speaker for giving me this opportunity. I join my colleagues in appreciating this Bill and what it intends to do. view
• 10 May 2022 in National Assembly: We have international instruments as well as our local laws, which support the issue of disability. Any time we discuss these issues, I get very encouraged as a Kenyan. This is because, The electronic version of the Official Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor. view
• 10 May 2022 in National Assembly: as a country, we have done well despite the fact that there is room for improvement. If you look at the statistics, you will realise that it is only about 1.5 million people who are disabled differently. This translates to less than 3 per cent of the total population in this country. However, if you look at the awareness level about disability in this country, you will realise that every Kenyan is aware about issues of disability. That is why I get very encouraged when I look at our own colleagues in this House who are enabled differently. I want ... view
• 10 May 2022 in National Assembly: Hon. Speaker, yesterday I was watching sports. There is something happening in Brazil. It is like an Olympics for the deaf. I got encouraged when I watched these colleagues of ours and the way they have performed. As a country, we need to be providing opportunities for such people. They are gifted in different ways. They can excel in different areas. That is how this Bill becomes important. This Bill provides the legal framework to provide opportunities for such people to shine. view
• 10 May 2022 in National Assembly: I am a believer of integration. Rather than viewing them as different teams, they ought to be integrated into the society. That is why in terms of our education policy, this is an area we have done very well. In our primary schools we do not have different streams for people living with disabilities. They are actually integrated with the rest of the pupils. They go to the same classes as those who are enabled. They do things the same and that way they have a sense of belonging so that they do not see themselves differently. That is another ... view
• 10 May 2022 in National Assembly: Hon. Speaker, health is another important area. I have also realised that because they are enabled differently, they are likely to face health challenges more than us who are living normal lives. It would be good to have some affirmative action when it comes to Health Bills so that when PWDs fall sick, they access health services in public institutions either free of charge or at subsidised rates. That way, we will be supporting them. As a country, we are a signatory to many international legal instruments. The challenge we have is enforcement. As we are all aware, buildings in ... view