Charles Kanyi Njagua

All parliamentary appearances

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• 24 Oct 2018 in National Assembly: Thank you, Hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker. I beg to move the following Motion: THAT, aware that the informal sector constitutes an important component of the economic activities and development process in Kenya representing about 82.7% of employment in the country; further aware that the workers in the informal sector engage in commercial activities outside the realm of the formally established mechanisms since there is no clear policy framework in place to regulate their operations by the Government; noting that most workers in the informal sector acquire skills and knowledge mainly through apprenticeships but have no access to technical skills upgrading ... view
• 24 Oct 2018 in National Assembly: The current global unemployment problem presents a particularly difficult labour market experience for young workers. The International Labour Organisation (ILO) estimates no less than 40 per cent of all unemployed people are young. As available knowledge indicates young people are disadvantaged in finding employment especially in rigid labour markets. The electronic version of the Official Hansard Report is for information purposes only. Acertified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor. view
• 24 Oct 2018 in National Assembly: There are several factors such as their relative lack of skills, unstable labour market experience and discrimination which contribute to the difficulty usually faced by young people entering the labour market. The population of young people in Kenya is the highest globally, presenting the economy with a vibrant manpower if put to productive use. view
• 24 Oct 2018 in National Assembly: The correlation between population growth and unemployment is not always direct as other issues specific to individual countries play part as well. The Kenya’s ratio of youth at the age of 15-24 years to the population stands at 20 per cent above the world’s average of 15.8 per cent and 19.2 per cent for Africa. Kenya aspires to become a globally competitive country offering high quality of life to all her citizens by the year 2030. Attainment of this aspiration hinges on the extent to which the country is able to create and nurture a competitive and adaptive human resource ... view
• 24 Oct 2018 in National Assembly: Thank you, Hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker. Kenya aspires to become a globally competitive country offering high quality of life to all her citizens by the year 2030. Attainment of this aspiration hinges on the extent to which the country is able to create and nurture a competitive and adaptive human resource base responsive to the rapidly industrialising and globalising economy. The economic, social and political pillars of the Kenya Vision 2030 are anchored on existence of a skilful, productive, competitive and adaptive human resource base. Creation of productive, decent and sustainable employment opportunities is, therefore, at the core of achieving ... view
• 24 Oct 2018 in National Assembly: Thank you, Hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker. Article 41 of the Constitution of Kenya advocates for decent work, where freely chosen productive employment is promoted simultaneously with fundamental rights at work, adequate income from work, representation and social security. Sections 36 and 37 of the National The electronic version of the Official Hansard Report is for information purposes only. Acertified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor. view
• 24 Oct 2018 in National Assembly: Employment Authority Act, 2016 on placement, internship and affirmative action provide for incentives that will enhance youth employment in various sectors of the economy. The labour sector is one of the foundations for national transformation in the Kenya Vision 2030. Labour is a critical factor of production without which the other factors of production shall not generate the required goods and services. The informal sector employment workforce represents about 82 per cent which if well tapped can accelerate the economic development of the country. As youth unemployment is declared a national disaster in Kenya, Starehe Constituency bears the brunt as ... view
• 24 Oct 2018 in National Assembly: As I finish, I would like to call my friend, Hon. Caleb Amisi, to second. view
• 22 Aug 2018 in National Assembly: Thank you, Hon. Deputy Speaker. I beg to give notice of the following Motion: The electronic version of the Official Hansard Report is for information purposes only. Acertified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor. view
• 22 Aug 2018 in National Assembly: THAT, aware that the informal sector constitutes an important component of the economic activities and development process in Kenya representing about 82.7 per cent of the employment in the country; further aware that the workers in the informal sector engage in commercial activities outside the realm of the formerly established mechanism since there is no clear policy framework in workplace to regulate their operations by the Government; noting that most workers in the informal sector acquire skills and knowledge mainly through apprenticeship that has no access to technical skills upgrading as they may lack requisite academic certificates, recognising that apprenticeship ... view