Member of National Assembly Edith Nyenze

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• 9 Feb 2022 in National Assembly: network and phone numbers of alumni. That will help them in doing business with them and it will help graduates to get jobs. The alumni will share good ideas with universities so that they are run in a better way. In doing so, the education system in the country will improve. Thank you, I support the Petition. view
• 9 Feb 2022 in National Assembly: Thank you, Hon. Speaker. I did not wish to contribute to this. view
• 9 Feb 2022 in National Assembly: Thank you, Hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker, for giving me this opportunity to contribute to this important Bill by Hon. Owino. There are community health volunteers who are lay individuals of varied backgrounds who serve various communities. They have received only short trainings on health issues and they have volunteered to engage with the community. They are doing a noble job. To get into community health work, you need interpersonal skills such as listening. These health workers can also conduct counselling. I congratulate them for doing a good job. They do this yet they do not have the necessary tools. They ... view
• 9 Feb 2022 in National Assembly: The electronic version of the Official Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor. view
• 9 Feb 2022 in National Assembly: They could also have some refresher courses organised for them so that incase of any pandemic, they would be aware of what is happening and pass the skills to their patients and community. So, this is a very important Bill. In some counties like Kitui, healthcare has been a big issue. There is no medication. People are desperate and they expect to be treated. When we come up with medical cards, they do not work. We are given medical cards but there is no medication. You pay for the medical card but there is still no treatment. The health sector ... view
• 10 Nov 2021 in National Assembly: Thank you, Hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker, for giving me this opportunity to comment on the Pensions (Amendment) Bill from our colleague Hon. Barasa. Let me say that pensioners really suffer especially because, when they retire, they have been used to getting salaries at the end of the month. They then retire to no money and that is in itself a shock. One has to wait for months or years to get pension. Retirees suffer a lot from stress and embarrassment because those around them expect to be helped, yet they cannot help them. Most of the time, the National Treasury ... view
• 10 Nov 2021 in National Assembly: of how to use pension, so that when one retires, they do not suffer because of using all the money and having nothing to use for the rest of their life. This calls for pre-retirement training. Employers, together with the Retirement Benefits Authority (RBA), should ensure that retirees go through training to increase their awareness on how to save money. They can buy annuity with the money so that when they get pension, they do not spend all of it and remain with nothing left yet they are used to getting a monthly pay. This Bill talks about payment within ... view
• 21 Oct 2021 in National Assembly: Thank you, Hon. Deputy Speaker, for giving me this opportunity to ask Question No.442/2021 to the Cabinet Secretary for Education and Research:- a) Could the Cabinet Secretary explain why KNEC has merged national examination centres with less than 30 candidates in both primary and secondary schools, such that schools with less than 30 registered candidates will cease being exam centers? b) How does the Ministry intend to address the logistical difficulties and disruptions that may be experienced by candidates as a result of the policy, which could negatively affect performance in the national examinations? c) Was there stakeholders’ participation and ... view
• 21 Oct 2021 in National Assembly: Thank you, Hon. Deputy Speaker, for giving me this opportunity to ask Question No.442/2021 to the Cabinet Secretary for Education and Research: a) Could the Cabinet Secretary explain why the Kenya National Examinations Council has merged national examination centres with less than 30 candidates in both primary and secondary schools, such that schools with less than 30 registered candidates will cease being exam centers? b) How does the Ministry intend to address the logistical difficulties and disruptions that may be experienced by candidates as a result of the policy, which could negatively affect performance in the national examinations? c) Was ... view
• 21 Oct 2021 in National Assembly: Thank you, Hon. Deputy Speaker. view