11 May 2022 in Senate:
In Islam, there is no concept of Mother’s Day, but the Quran teaches that children should give priority to loving their mothers over their fathers. Mother’s Day is equally celebrated in Hindu Religion, especially in Nepal where mothers are honoured with special foods. As we mark this day, I would like to emphasize that mothers play an integral part in our lives. A mother’s love throughout the lifespan remains unconditional and she stands by our side like a strong pillar. Mothers can raise families even if they are alone and make any house beautiful and loving with their presence. I ...
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10 May 2022 in Senate:
Madam Deputy Speaker, I thank you for giving me the opportunity to support this Bill. This Bill is in itself self-sustaining. It is giving possible ways of ensuring that there is no environmental or water pollution. Managing waste will create an efficient way of protecting our environment. It will also ensure we get something from the recycled waste. When waste is managed, it can be recycled to something useful. I have seen in many parts of this country where women, men and youths collect bottles and different
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10 May 2022 in Senate:
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10 May 2022 in Senate:
items from garbage for recycling. If this waste management is enshrined in law, there is a big likelihood of creating employment in counties. This should be a business of the county governments. Waste is in all parts of this country. I give an example of a waste disposal program that I have seen, I am sure many people who have been to Mombasa have seen it too. On your way to or from the airport, you will find a place where there used to be a lot of garbage but it has since been cleared and is now a tourist ...
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5 May 2022 in Senate:
Mr. Speaker, Sir, I beg to lay the following Report on Petition on the Table of the Senate, today, 5th May, 2022- Report of the Standing Committee on Education on the Petition to the Senate by Mr. Fred. O. Sagwe and other residents of Mombasa County regarding the introduction of chess in the school curriculum as a tool of education and promotion of good health. Mr. Speaker, Sir, will you allow a few comments on this?
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5 May 2022 in Senate:
Mr. Speaker, Sir, as I lay this report, I would like to commend that the Petition came to the Senate. Hon. Senators will remember a Petition by Mr. Sagwe who wants chess to be part of the school curriculum as a core subject and funded by the Ministry of Education. Senators deliberated on the issue and made comments concerning the Petition. Mr. Speaker, Sir, in your wisdom, you ruled that the Petition be handled by the Committee on Education where I sit. We were first taken through the Petition as a committee then afterwards we engaged and invited the stakeholders ...
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5 May 2022 in Senate:
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5 May 2022 in Senate:
We engaged all the relevant stakeholders that matter in education. Key stakeholders such as the Teachers Service Commission (TSC), the Ministry of Education and the Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development (KICD) appeared before us. As education specialists, we wanted to get their thoughts. From the presentation made by the TSC, it was clear that when it comes to introduction of chess, they do not play a role because they have a salient role in ensuring that teachers who teach our children are registered. So, they play a major role in registering teachers. It was quite clear that the TSC has ...
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5 May 2022 in Senate:
Mr. Speaker, Sir, I rise, pursuant to Standing Order No.47(1), to make Statement on an issue of general topical concern on May Day. 1st May was chosen as Labour Day, also referred to as Workers’ Day or May Day to commemorate the Haymarket Riot in Chicago in 1886. The Haymarket Riot was a violent confrontation between police and labour protesters and it became a symbol of workers’ rights across the world. This day has its origin in early socialist and labour activities. The purpose of the day is to commemorate the efforts and victories of the worker’s class and the ...
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