22 Mar 2023 in Senate:
Article 5 provides that every individual shall have the right and respect of the dignity inherent in a human being. Article 9 provides that every individual shall have the right to receive information and to express and disseminate his opinions within the law. THAT the Senate has the powers to find a solution to this discrimination and unfair labour practices against the Universal Health Coverage (UHC) staff and others who are supposed to be on internship programme. THAT we have made every effort to have the matter addressed by the relevant bodies, including the Ministry of Health, but the response ...
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22 Mar 2023 in Senate:
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22 Mar 2023 in Senate:
Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. On your own behalf, I would like to extend a warm welcome to colleagues from the Associations and Unions of the Health sector. It is good that they came in when Senators were expressing themselves in solidarity. Mr. Speaker, Sir, finally, we shall find a solution to the Universal Health Coverage (UHC) in the health sector, internships and payments. I see some of my colleagues have drawn their attention to my guests. However, Jesus Christ said that you cannot get to the father without him. I advise Sen. Sifuna and Sen. M. Kajwang’ that they ...
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22 Mar 2023 in Senate:
Therefore, they should ensure that I am comfortable, so that I can attend to their needs and ensure they access some of the numbers. Finally, I am also an alma mater of the Riara University, which is part of the Riara Group of Schools. I extend a warm welcome to them. I hope we can interact later.
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22 Mar 2023 in Senate:
Sen. Sifuna and Sen. M. Kajwang’ can see me in-camera.
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22 Mar 2023 in Senate:
Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I rise pursuant to Standing Order No. 52 (1), to make a Statement on an issue of general topical concern and national importance, namely: the destruction and loss of lives caused by Tropical Cyclone Freddy in Malawi. I rise today to address the devastating impact of Cyclone Freddy on our brothers and sisters in the Southern Africa region. Cyclone Freddy is a catastrophic and a long- lasting cyclone that is refusing to dissipate and has torn through the southern part of Africa. It has ravaged Malawi, Mozambique, Zimbabwe, Madagascar and Mauritius. Mr. Speaker, Sir, Cyclone ...
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22 Mar 2023 in Senate:
Mr. Speaker, Sir, can I be heard in silence?
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22 Mar 2023 in Senate:
Mr. Speaker, Sir, I do not know what the Senate Minority Leader is looking for from Sen. Korir. Cyclone Freddy then crossed the entire ocean, passing Mauritius and the French island of La Réunion before landing in Madagascar on 21st February; and sweeping over the island before arriving in Mozambique on 24th February. It is sad that it has claimed over 200 lives and affected nearly 600,000 people. Our condolences, sympathies and empathies to the bereaved. I also recognize the bravery and unwavering efforts of the first responders, emergency personnel, and volunteers who have been working round the clock to ...
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22 Mar 2023 in Senate:
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22 Mar 2023 in Senate:
As we increase the action in our nation, we want to encourage the global community to also work with the Government, Parliament and other stakeholders towards a better future and to protect our country and world. As a nation, we stand in solidarity with our brothers and sisters in southern Africa – the countries of Malawi, Mozambique, Mauritius among others. We have an incredible opportunity and responsibility to offer our full support to help with the recovery and rebuilding process in those countries. Providing assistance to one another during natural disasters is not only a moral responsibility, but also a ...
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