12 Feb 2019 in Senate:
Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir, for your remarks. Most importantly, I thank you for your assurance that you will support us at individual and committee level. It is very encouraging and assuring to know that you will support whatever agenda that we will front with regards to the counties. I thank you for the commitment that you have given us. Mr. Speaker, Sir, the long break was reassuring because it was possible for us to meet and engage our constituents. We have come back refreshed and ready to work. I support the need to strengthen devolution in the counties so ...
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12 Feb 2019 in Senate:
to benefit the people of this country and act as a guide. Therefore, there is need to review it so that people enjoy the benefits of independence, for example, women and persons with disabilities. The Senate represents the interests of the counties. Therefore, we need to protect our farmers by all means. Farmers play a major role in the country and we have a duty to protect them because they do not have any factor of production. They only have land as a factor of production to help them in many ways. If we do not---
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29 Nov 2018 in Senate:
Mr. Speaker, Sir, it has not been given to me. I thank you for the opportunity. However, I request for a copy from the secretariat so that I can give the notice of Motion.
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29 Nov 2018 in Senate:
Mr. Speaker, Sir, I seek your indulgence.
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29 Nov 2018 in Senate:
Mr. Speaker, Sir, I am sure of what I am doing.
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29 Nov 2018 in Senate:
Mr. Speaker, Sir, I beg to give notice of the following Motion- THAT WHEREAS Article 43 (1) (f) of the Constitution of Kenya explicitly provides for the right to education for all; AND WHEREAS Article 24 of the Convention of the Rights of Persons with Disability (CRPD) recognizes the right of persons with disabilities to education without discrimination and on the basis of equal opportunity and that State parties shall ensure an inclusive education system at all levels and lifelong learning directed to among others, the full development of the dignity and human potential of persons with disabilities; NOTING THAT ...
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29 Nov 2018 in Senate:
4. ensure that an inclusive mechanism is put in place to facilitate economic empowerment of dyslexic children as they transit from school to the work place.
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29 Nov 2018 in Senate:
Mr. Speaker, Sir, I want to thank you for this opportunity that you have given me. Pursuant to Standing Order 47(1), I rise to make a Statement on an issue of general topical concern on the Special Olympics World Summer Games.
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29 Nov 2018 in Senate:
Hon. Speaker, Sir, the Special Olympics World Summer games are a multi-sport event for athletes with intellectual disabilities in the tradition of the Special Olympics Movement. The Special Olympics Movement is a global movement of people creating a new world of inclusion and community where every single person is accepted and welcomed regardless of ability or disability. These games are held every two years alternating with summer and winter games. The next Special Olympics World Games are scheduled to happen in March 2019 in Abu Dhabi. This movement was started to give children and persons with intellectual disabilities an opportunity ...
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29 Nov 2018 in Senate:
Mr. Speaker, Sir, I am happy that I have been heard. I would wish Senators to comment on this issue. You remember very well just recently when PWDs slept in offices because their issues were not addressed. There is surely need for the Senate to intervene for the purpose of supporting PWDs in sports. Kindly allow Senators to comment for two or three minutes.
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