Before politics, Cecilia had served as a principal in a number of schools. In 2009, the Nairobi based Centre for Mathematics, Science and Technology Education in Africa appointed her the director. In her term of service, she would like to push for improved education standards, elimination of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) and early marriages as well as women economic empowerment in Bomet.
15 May 2013 in National Assembly:
Thank you, hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir. I stand to oppose this Motion. This is not because I do not care for the aged, but for the following reasons: This House, through an Act of Parliament, already passed legislation about paying a stipend to the aged. This has been in pilot project for such a long time. I would rather it is fully implemented, so that all the aged receive the stipend that was decided of either Kshs2,500 or Kshs2,000. If the money is a challenge, I would further propose that we re-look at that particular legislation and either increase ...
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15 May 2013 in National Assembly:
Thank you, hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir. I stand to oppose this Motion. This is not because I do not care for the aged, but for the following reasons: This House, through an Act of Parliament, already passed legislation about paying a stipend to the aged. This has been in pilot project for such a long time. I would rather it is fully implemented, so that all the aged receive the stipend that was decided of either Kshs2,500 or Kshs2,000. If the money is a challenge, I would further propose that we re-look at that particular legislation and either increase ...
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15 May 2013 in National Assembly:
Thank you very much. I do not need any information now, maybe much later. So, I am saying that I want hon. Members to understand. I care for the old. I am only saying that let us have an alternative way of addressing the issue and not necessarily going to create homes near hospitals. We can look at it in a different way.
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15 May 2013 in National Assembly:
Thank you very much. I do not need any information now, maybe much later. So, I am saying that I want hon. Members to understand. I care for the old. I am only saying that let us have an alternative way of addressing the issue and not necessarily going to create homes near hospitals. We can look at it in a different way.
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15 May 2013 in National Assembly:
Thank you very much, hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir. The hon. Member should be informed and that is why I think I had said earlier that I do not need any information. The Motion here says: âThis House urges the Government to establish a free nursing unit for the aged in every hospital in all the counties.â Excuse me, it is simple and clear. Thank you very much, hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir.
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15 May 2013 in National Assembly:
Thank you very much, hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir. The hon. Member should be informed and that is why I think I had said earlier that I do not need any information. The Motion here says: âThis House urges the Government to establish a free nursing unit for the aged in every hospital in all the counties.â Excuse me, it is simple and clear. Thank you very much, hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir.
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15 May 2013 in National Assembly:
Lastly, I want to say ---
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15 May 2013 in National Assembly:
Lastly, I want to say ---
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15 May 2013 in National Assembly:
Hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, my understanding anyway even from the contribution is that a nursing care unit just means a home for the aged where they can receive nursing and care. That is my understanding.
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15 May 2013 in National Assembly:
Hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, my understanding anyway even from the contribution is that a nursing care unit just means a home for the aged where they can receive nursing and care. That is my understanding.
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