Cecily Mbarire

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• 8 Nov 2017 in National Assembly: With those many remarks, I beg to second. view
• 8 Nov 2017 in National Assembly: Thank you, Hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker. I beg to reply but before I do so, let me appreciate the interest that this Motion has had this morning. It just shows how aware we are of the challenges that MPs face when they leave this House and, hence, the need for us to cushion them as required by law. As we do so, may we ask that the Members so nominated do their work diligently, effectively and efficiently, so that the Members who have not made it back to this House may move on with their lives. There is no doubt ... view
• 8 Nov 2017 in National Assembly: they are not getting into an easy job. They are getting into something that is of interest to all of us. We would want to set pace and standards that will befit all pension schemes in the country. With those few remarks, I beg to move. view
• 8 Nov 2017 in National Assembly: Hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker, I beg to move the following Motion: THAT, this House adopts Sessional Paper No.6 of 2016 on the National Urban Development Policy, laid on the Table of the House on Wednesday, 11th October, 2017. view
• 8 Nov 2017 in National Assembly: Kenya is rapidly urbanising with over a third of its population residing in urban areas. The devolved system of governance with the establishment of county headquarters has also triggered increased urbanisation. The anticipated demographic, social and economic changes brought about by devolution and rapid urbanisation called for a national urban development policy. The high rate of urbanization in the country has a profound impact on the way people live, work, socialise and do business, and it continues to exert pressure on the Government to meet the needs of growing urban populations. Several initiatives have indicated that managing urban development is ... view
• 8 Nov 2017 in National Assembly: The overall goal of the National Urban Development Policy is to guide urbanisation by providing a framework for sustainable urban development in Kenya. The country aspires to have secure, well governed, competitive and sustainable urban areas that contribute to the realisation of the broader national development goals articulated in the Constitution and in Kenya’s Vision 2030. Article 166(1) allows the State to regulate, among other practices, land use planning. The specific objectives of the policy include promoting effective governance and management of urban areas, building efficient financial management systems in urban areas, creating systems for vibrant economic growth and development ... view
• 8 Nov 2017 in National Assembly: acceptable quality in urban areas; and mainstreaming of urban safety, security and disaster risk management in urban planning and development. The guiding principles of the policy include participatory urban planning development and governance, equity in access to resources and opportunities, efficiency in resource use and service provision; socio-economic and environmental sustainability and inclusivity – that is cities and urban areas that cater for all segments of urban residents, including marginalised and vulnerable groups. Other guiding principles include good governance and connectivity – that is, urban areas that have synergies amongst the counties, national and global urban system – in order ... view
• 8 Nov 2017 in National Assembly: Hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker, how much time do I have? view
• 8 Nov 2017 in National Assembly: Can I donate two minutes to the Member for Kiharu? view
• 8 Nov 2017 in National Assembly: Thank you, Hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker. I am really impressed by the kind of interest that this particular Motion has elicited in this House this morning. Clearly, many more Members would have wanted to participate in it but due to time constraint, we are going to close this debate. I want to thank all the Members who have contributed to this important Motion. It is time for us to have a national urban development policy, as many Members have confirmed in their contribution to this Motion. Once we have this in place, there is no doubt that we are not ... view