Gladys grew up in a political family. Her father the late John Nyasuna, was a councillor and chairperson of Kisumu County Council. Gladys emulated him and developed interest in politics at an early age. In 2003, when at Kenyatta University she became the first female to be elected as the Secretary General of the Student’s Union. After University she remained active in politics and engaged in ODM party politics while still working in LVCT Health. In her term of service, she seeks empowerment of women and youth and education for the girl child. In parliament, Gladys spearheaded the formation of the Information and Public Communication committee.
14 Oct 2021 in National Assembly:
I will donate nine minutes to nine people. I will donate one minute each to Hon. Pamela, Hon. Oimeke, Hon. Nyikal, Hon. Tobiko, the Member for Tigania West, Hon. Mutunga, Hon. Gichimu, the Member for Runyenjes...I am considering those who came early. I will also donate to Hon. Waruguru and Hon. Lentoimaga. Are the minutes finished? Are those nine Members?
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14 Oct 2021 in National Assembly:
Thank you, Hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker. I do not know if I can give half a minute to the Member for Tinderet, Hon. Melly. Please.
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14 Oct 2021 in National Assembly:
Thank you, Hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker. Members’ views have been heard. The Bill is coming up next. We hope that Members will be here to contribute to it as well, even those who did not contribute to the Report. I beg to reply. I thank Members very much.
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14 Oct 2021 in National Assembly:
Hon. Temporary Deputy Chairman, I beg to move: THAT, Clause 4 of the Bill be amended− (a) in the proposed new clause 33R by− (i) deleting paragraph (b); (ii) deleting paragraph (c); (iii) deleting the words “and business models” appearing in paragraph (d); (iv) inserting the following new paragraph immediately after paragraph (c) – (ca) determine parameters for pricing of digital credit; (b) in the proposed new clause 33S – (i) by inserting the following new subsection immediately after subsection (2) – (2A) An application under subsection (2) shall be accompanied by– (a) a copy of the certificate of incorporation ...
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14 Oct 2021 in National Assembly:
(f) the licensee is in breach of any of the provisions of this Act and the regulations made thereto relating to digital lending. (2F) Without prejudice to subsection (2D), an applicant may apply for renewal of the license at least three months before expiry of the license. (2G) The Bank shall cause to be published in the Gazette and The Bank’s website – (a) before the thirtieth day of March in each year, the names and addresses of all licensed digital lenders under this section; (b) within thirty days of suspension or revocation of a license, the name and address ...
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14 Oct 2021 in National Assembly:
Hon. Temporary Deputy Chairman, I beg to move: THAT, Clause 6 of the Bill be amended − The electronic version of the Official Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor.
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14 Oct 2021 in National Assembly:
(a) in subsection (3) by – (i) deleting the word “registration” appearing in paragraph (a) and substituting therefor the word “licensing”; (ii) deleting paragraph (b); (iii) inserting the following new paragraph immediately after paragraph (h) – (ha) dispute resolution mechanisms; (b) by inserting the following new subsection immediately after subsection (3) – (4) Without prejudice to the generality of subsection (3) (i), The Bank may, in regulations, prescribe penalties to be paid by digital lenders who fail or refuse to comply with the provisions of this Act and the regulations made thereunder relating to digital credit, which penalties shall not ...
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14 Oct 2021 in National Assembly:
Hon. Temporary Deputy Chairman, I beg to move: THAT, Clause 7 of the Bill be amended in the proposed new clause 59 by deleting subsection (2) and substituting therefor the following new subsection – (2) Any person who before the coming into force of this Act was in digital credit business and is not regulated under any other law, shall apply for a license in accordance with section 33S, within six months of publication of the regulations under subsection (1). This amendment provides for a transitional clause for registration of digital credit providers within six months so that they have ...
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14 Oct 2021 in National Assembly:
The electronic version of the Official Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor.
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14 Oct 2021 in National Assembly:
Hon. Temporary Deputy Chairman, I beg to move that the Committee does report to the House its consideration of the Central Bank of Kenya (Amendment) Bill (National Assembly Bill No.10 of 2021) and its approval thereof with amendments.
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