30 Mar 2022 in Senate:
Madam Temporary Speaker, the last time I checked, Sen. Wambua was running for governor. However, we wish him well because this can be his legacy. He can go back to Kitui where I am told there is what we call Kitui County Textile Centre (KICOTEC). Kitui County is one of the counties that have problems of not paying and firing workers. This amendment can be a legacy to show that the Senate of the Republic of Kenya has the interest of the employees. The FKE, the rest of players like trade unionists and other employers we have in this country ...
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30 Mar 2022 in Senate:
Madam Temporary Speaker, this is a very straightforward amendment. I have noted issues that Sen. Wambua raised on public space and whether the phone should be part of the public space and the right to privacy. Before we vote on the Bill, during the Committee of the Whole, I believe we will have an opportunity to make amendments. I agree with Sen. Wambua and all of us that our offices or workplaces have changed into phones. Phones have become virtual offices.
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30 Mar 2022 in Senate:
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30 Mar 2022 in Senate:
Madam Temporary Speaker, I have also noted the proposal raised by Sen. (Dr.) Musuruve on the amendment and introduction of Clause 27 (7)(a) on the issue where an employee is being called and not obliged to respond. I agree with her on her sentiments. I will be willing to make an introduction of amendments during the Committee of the Whole to make it better. I thank colleagues and many people who have contributed. This is an aim to protect the employees, push for labour rights and ensure that an employee has a right to disconnect, enjoy their privacy and family ...
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22 Mar 2022 in Senate:
Thank you, Madam Temporary Speaker for this opportunity. I thank our very active Sen. (Dr.) Musuruve for this timely Statement. From the start, we wish all our Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) candidates in Nandi County and across the country all the best and good health as they tackle their exams. I agree with Sen. (Dr.) Musuruve that there are many issues that we need to deal with at this time. The disappearance of these candidates from Embu County is unfortunate. I have seen reports indicating other areas like Kapedo and Mandera, candidates failing to take their exams because ...
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22 Mar 2022 in Senate:
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22 Mar 2022 in Senate:
I have seen the Ministry officials led by the Cabinet Secretary (CS) responding on the issues of exams cheating and irregularities. We also need the Ministry to update the country on the state of many candidates who continue to miss this important exam in their lives. KCSE is one of the critical yardsticks when it comes to progressing to tertiary learning. It is unfortunate that there are many students who are not doing their exams in Embu, Mandera, Kapedo, Kerio Valley and across the country because of insecurity issues. Therefore, the Ministry of Education should first update the nation on ...
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22 Mar 2022 in Senate:
Madam Temporary Speaker, this is a point of relevance. Is it in order for Sen. Orengo to introduce strange things on the Floor of the House? We are not discussing party manifesto on the Floor of the House. If we are to do that, then you will have to allow Members of Kenya Kwanza to also share our manifesto. The point is on the issue of relevance. We are discussing a very important matter that does not involve Azimio la Umoja or Kenya Kwanza. This is about devolution. I know he might want to get the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) ...
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