Cherarkey K Samson

All parliamentary appearances

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• 18 May 2021 in Senate: Without this transparency, we face a situation where potential lenders are not accurately assessing risk associated with buying bonds issued by particular countries, increases to the cost of borrowing, loss on investor confidence and ultimate steep concessions of ceding control of their resources as we have seen in some cases with China. An OGP approach incorporating transparency participation and public accountability can help tackle the challenges relating to this. Mr. Speaker, Sir, the second one and of course, most vital during this era of Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) pandemic is open and equitable vaccine access. The pandemic impact includes massive unemployment. ... view
• 18 May 2021 in Senate: The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor, Senate. view
• 18 May 2021 in Senate: and corruption has deepened inequality and poverty, especially among women, youth and other marginalized groups. Getting vaccines to African citizens fast, efficiently and equitable should be the core priority of every leader and government on the continent. As of September 2020, the African Development Bank (ADB), the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank had collectively disbursed around USD60 billion to African governments. Currently, they have plans to issue further USD650 billion of special drawing rights. Mr. Speaker, Sir, open government measures must accompany all efforts to raise resources for vaccines and ensure that the purchase and donated vaccines ... view
• 18 May 2021 in Senate: The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor, Senate. view
• 18 May 2021 in Senate: among other instabilities, therefore, ensuring sustainability of open government discourse. Mr. Speaker, Sir, commitment in the action plan includes beneficial ownership, transparency and open contracting. I think that is very important especially with our counties and procurement processes. There is open data for development. It is good to note that we already have the Data Protection Act in place. I have seen the Ministry of Information Communication and Technology has gazzetted the regulations. Public participation is key in government decision making and legislative openness. For us under Article 118, public participation is a key component especially through our legislative process ... view
• 18 May 2021 in Senate: The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor, Senate. view
• 18 May 2021 in Senate: instrumental in these issues of open governance. I remember, Mr. Speaker, Sir, it is your office that directed the Senate. I urge Senators to be active on this. When Parliament of Kenya was chosen, it is through your leadership Mr. Speaker, Sir, that you directed that we need to establish the Senate Desk. Mr. Speaker, Sir, I urge my colleagues from both the Minority and Majority side to be part of this process. I have raised pertinent issues. I know when we will launch--- I do not know why there is distraction by Sen. Cheruiyot. I do not know the ... view
• 18 May 2021 in Senate: Mr. Speaker, Sir, it is good to note because your office has been very instrumental, especially your leadership. The Senate will be informed when we will be launching it officially. You have tasked me and part of your secretariat of the Senate to work and ensure success. I was just noting. It is important to celebrate your unmatched leadership qualities and skills especially on this matter. We have had a discussion. I want to welcome disciples like Sen. Cheruiyot and Sen. Sakaja. They can join us so that they can understand what we are discussing at OGP. I hope by ... view
• 18 May 2021 in Senate: Mr. Speaker, Sir, it is okay, Sen. Sakaja can go ahead. view
• 18 May 2021 in Senate: I thank Sen. Sakaja for that point of information. We normally go to church on Sunday and maybe we have received salvation. I will however learn a lot from him. He is a good friend of mine. We can have China rice together and some Hot and Sour as we compare notes. view