Falhada Dekow Iman

All parliamentary appearances

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• 15 Jun 2022 in Senate: Thank you, Madam Deputy Speaker. I rise, pursuant to Standing Order No.48 (1), to seek a Statement from the Standing Committee on Health on the state of healthcare services at the Garissa County Referral Hospital. In the Statement, the Committee should– (1) Investigate reports of rampant cases of preventable deaths at the facility due to negligence and derelict equipment in recent weeks. (2) Investigate and report on how the public funds allocated to the facility have been utilized in providing services or undertaking works from 2019 to date. (3) Outline targeted interventions aimed at improving service provision at the facility ... view
• 7 Jun 2022 in Senate: Thank you Madam Deputy Speaker. I rise, pursuant to Standing Order No.47 (1), to make a Statement on an issue of general topical concern namely; the toll fees charged by the management of the recently opened Nairobi Expressway to emergency services such as ambulances and firefighters. As you are aware, the Nairobi Expressway opened to traffic and is expected to increase local employment, ease traffic jams, and bring a raft of economic benefits to the notoriously congested city of Nairobi. While the city will reap greatly from the expressway without a doubt, what is of most concern is the toll ... view
• 7 Jun 2022 in Senate: In Norway, an electronic toll system similar to the system in use currently was established in conjunction with private companies under contract with the Norwegian Public Roads Administration. The toll cordon with 19 toll plazas is facilitated by the city's topography, with the Fjords on the south and large greenbelt areas to the north and to the east. view
• 7 Jun 2022 in Senate: It charges motorists for use of the road, but handicapped drivers, public transport, and ambulances motorists are exempted. Outbound traffic is not tolled. The operating costs are about 10 percent of the toll revenues. The toll collection uses automatic vehicle identification, therefore there is no need for speed reduction. If Kenya can borrow this pricing model from Norway, I believe emergency services especially the emergency medical service providers will greatly benefit. It is my honest plea to the management of the expressway to reconsider charging toll fees to these emergency service providers. This is because the primary reason for the ... view
• 9 Mar 2022 in Senate: Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, I rise, pursuant to Standing Order No. 47(1) to make a Statement regarding the rampant but under-reported cases of minors suffering in the hands of domestic workers/house helps. Last week, there was the incident of young Andy Muiruri Kibe who died from internal injuries he sustained, allegedly from attacks by one Maureen Nyaboke who was the house help. The house help was later arrested and investigations of the incident are still on-going. In Mombasa, a 21-year-old woman who confessed to filming herself defiling a four-year-old boy and posting it online was sentenced to life in prison ... view
• 9 Mar 2022 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
• 9 Mar 2022 in Senate: like anxiety, depression and post-traumatic stress. Indeed, 1 out of 3 diagnosed mental health conditions in adulthood are directly related to ACEs. Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, with such a grim outlook, it is advisable for prospective parents to obtain relevant documentation such as a photocopy of the identification card (ID) of the house help for future reference. Parents are also advised to be aware of such employee’s physical/permanent address and telephone contact, as well as any next of kin that can be contacted, should the need present itself. They should also endeavour to take a clear photograph of the employee ... view
• 9 Sep 2021 in Senate: Thank you, Madam Deputy Speaker, for giving me this opportunity to join the rest of my colleagues to comment on the security issue in Laikipia County. I also thank Sen. Kinyua for bringing this timely Statement on the Floor of the House. Security is paramount and I am shocked insecurity in Laikipia County has been going on for two weeks now. The Committee on National Security, Defense and Foreign Relations let us down as well as the people of Laikipia County and Kenyans. They should be at the forefront of this matter and not wait for Sen. Kinyua to bring ... view
• 9 Sep 2021 in Senate: Thank you, Madam Deputy Speaker, for giving me this opportunity to join the rest of my colleagues to comment on the security issue in Laikipia County. I also thank Sen. Kinyua for bringing this timely Statement on the Floor of the House. Security is paramount and I am shocked insecurity in Laikipia County has been going on for two weeks now. The Committee on National Security, Defense and Foreign Relations let us down as well as the people of Laikipia County and Kenyans. They should be at the forefront of this matter and not wait for Sen. Kinyua to bring ... view
• 9 Sep 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