Farhiya Ali Haji

All parliamentary appearances

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• 20 Mar 2018 in Senate: Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I stand pursuant to Standing Order No. 46(2) b, to seek a Statement from the Chairperson Standing Committee on Education regarding the transfer of teachers from Northern Kenya, specifically Wajir County. In the Statement, the Chairperson should explain the following: (1) Why the Government resorts to transfer of teachers from schools in Northern Kenya whenever the area faces insecurity challenges. The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposes only. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor, Senate. view
• 20 Mar 2018 in Senate: Mr. Speaker, Sir, two weeks is too long considering that these students are expected to do examinations in November and they are not in school right now. In my view, two weeks is very far. view
• 20 Mar 2018 in Senate: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I had not finished. Schools were closed since last week and another two weeks is too long. We need a response by Thursday, if possible. view
• 20 Mar 2018 in Senate: Mr. Speaker, Sir, seven days is next week. Anyway, let me just accept. Tuesday next week will be at least okay. view
• 8 Mar 2018 in Senate: Mr Speaker, Sir, thank you for giving me the opportunity to issue this statement. However, before I give my statement, I take this early opportunity to congratulate all the women of this country, particularly those seated in this House, on the International Women’s Day. I wish them all the best as they continue to play their part in the development of this country. Mr Speaker, Sir, pursuant to Standing Order No.46(2)(a), I rise to make a Statement regarding the Kenya Pastoralist Week (KPW), 2018. The Kenya Pastoralist Week is a multi-stakeholder partnership project held annually since 2003. The event provides ... view
• 8 Mar 2018 in Senate: Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir, for giving me the opportunity to also welcome the teachers and Parents’ Teacher Association (PTA) of Alliance Girls’ High School, Kikuyu. I happen to be a proud product of the school. I, therefore, thank the school for giving me this opportunity to be a part of this Senate. Mr. Speaker, Sir, I also want to correct what Sen. Wetangula has just said. By the way, Alliance Girls’ High School Kikuyu was ranked number one in 2016. Then last year, they ranked among the top ten. What affected them was the bad system, but when the ... view
• 8 Mar 2018 in Senate: Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir, for the correction. view
• 1 Mar 2018 in Senate: Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir, for allowing me to contribute to this issue regarding the visit of the County Assembly Service Board from Mandera County. I congratulate them for taking such a bold move to ensure that they are more effective for their county. I also wish to congratulate their Governor for winning his petition. One of the main things that I want to encourage, especially the female Members of the County Assembly (MCAs), is that they should not shy away from contribution in terms of articulating issues regarding women and youth whose interests they represent. Please, let them contribute ... view
• 22 Feb 2018 in Senate: Thank you Mr. Speaker, Sir. I also thank Sen. (Rev.) Waqo for bringing this Statement. I am also a victim of cancer in a way. My husband lost his uncle and brother because of brain cancer. Research needs to be extended to so many counties. Cancer is also rampant in northern Kenya. They should try to establish if electronic devices are responsible for the brain tumors that many of our people are experiencing. If so, how can we educate them on the use of phones? view
• 22 Feb 2018 in Senate: Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir, for giving me this opportunity to seek a statement on insecurity in Wajir County. Pursuant to Standing Order 46 2 (b), I rise to seek a statement from the Chairperson of the Standing Committee on National Security, Defense and Foreign Relations regarding constant clashes and terror attacks in Wajir County that have derailed the development in the county. In the statement, the Chairperson should:- (1) State the number of clashes that have occurred in Wajir County over the last one year; (2) State the locations where they took place; (3) explain the factors that triggered ... view