Sen. George Khaniri

All parliamentary appearances

Entries 551 to 560 of 1873.

• 9 Jul 2019 in Senate: I take this earliest opportunity to send my heartfelt condolences on my behalf, my family and the great people of Vihiga County. Death has robbed us of a great man. As the Senator of the county, I promise to stand with the family, relatives and friends as we give view
• 9 Jul 2019 in Senate: a befitting sendoff. view
• 9 Jul 2019 in Senate: Mr. Speaker, Sir, growing up, the catch phrase Kadenge na Mpira was etched on our minds in both football commentary and in our playing grounds. To this date, there has never been another greater footballer in Kenya than Joe Kadenge. Born in 1935 in Vihiga County, Kadenge has graced the football pitch and news for more than six decades both as an active player, coach and advisor. He played from the colonial to independent Kenya. Kadenge played for Maragoli United Football Club the current AFC Leopards, North Nyanza combined, among others. view
• 9 Jul 2019 in Senate: During his time, he also played for the national team. He was a great forward midfielder who ensured the Harambee Stars were a formidable force in East Africa. view
• 9 Jul 2019 in Senate: The House will recall that while visiting the late Kadenge, His Excellency the President directed that he be awarded a token of appreciation, provided with medical care and enrolled to the National Hospital Insurance Fund (NHIF). This was a very good gesture. However, it neither offers a sustainable nor practical solution to the challenges facing all former sports personalities primarily because it is not practical for the President to visit all of them and extend this kind gesture. view
• 9 Jul 2019 in Senate: Mr. Speaker, Sir, the unfortunate demise of this football legend offers us an opportunity to ponder on among others two main issues: One, the management and treatment of our sports personalities both in their active years when flying our flag high and in retirement. The efforts being made by this House in the County Hall of Fame Bill 2019 are commendable. However, we need to go further by providing clear guidelines on the retirement contribution for current players and Government support to the famous sportsmen and women. view
• 9 Jul 2019 in Senate: This support should include financial assistance, medical cover and even State honours and commendations from exceptional contributions. This will be a better way to honour our sports heroes and heroines while they are still alive. Today, if one asks any ordinary Kenyan his or her opinion on how the Government has treated its former sports persons, the resounding answer will be, “neglected and forgotten.” To most sports persons, sporting is the only employment they will or have ever had. The Government should provide a retirement plan. view
• 9 Jul 2019 in Senate: Mr. Speaker, Sir, the second important aspect that the life and times of Kadenge taught us is the importance of nurturing sports at the local level. Kadenge, amongst other sports persons in Kenya, discovered their talents in the local teams. Kenya is a country of 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 Jul 2019 in Senate: great sports persons, but the Government has continually failed to promote and nurture this immense talent. Counties should be encouraged to invest in sports. For instance, Vihiga County established Vihiga County United Club in 2014 which played in both 2017/2018 and 2018/2019 seasons of the Kenya Premier League. Some of the players from this team have already attracted international attention from clubs in Africa. From this team also, Harambee Stars has identified talent. Moving forward, we should have inter-county national games in all sports disciplines. view
• 9 Jul 2019 in Senate: Mr. Speaker, Sir, Joe Kadenge is a true icon in Kenya and deserves a befitting recognition. His immense contribution in the football fraternity is well documented not only in Kenya but also Africa and the world at large. It should go without saying that his name should be immortalized by naming a national stadium after him. view