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.
6 Jul 2021 in National Assembly:
Hon. Temporary Deputy Chairlady, I beg to move: THAT, the Bill be amended in clause 11 (b) in the proposed paragraph (a) by deleting the word “that” appearing immediately after the word “less” and substituting therefor the word “than”. It is essentially, a typographical error. It says “that” instead of “than”
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6 Jul 2021 in National Assembly:
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6 Jul 2021 in National Assembly:
Hon. Temporary Deputy Chairlady, I beg to move: THAT, the Bill be amended in clause 14 – (a) in paragraph (a) in the proposed new sub-section (1) by deleting paragraphs (g) and (h); and (b) by deleting paragraph (e) and substituting therefor the following new paragraph- (e) in sub-section (5) by – (a) deleting the words “the National Assembly” and substituting therefor the word “Parliament”; and (b) deleting the words “through the Treasury” appearing immediately after the words “by the Committee. This is speaking to the management committee of pensions. The parts we are deleting in (g) and (h) are ...
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6 Jul 2021 in National Assembly:
Hon. Temporary Deputy Chairlady, I beg to move: THAT, the Bill be amended by inserting the following new clause immediately after clause 13-
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6 Jul 2021 in National Assembly:
Insertion of new 13A. The principal Act is amended by inserting the following new sections section 13A. in Cap. 196 immediately after section 18− Administration of 18A. (1) The Administration of this Act shall be by the the Act. Commission. 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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6 Jul 2021 in National Assembly:
(2) The payment of pension, gratuity, refund of contributions and other allowances payable shall be provided for in the estimates of the Commission pursuant to Article 127 of the Constitution.
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6 Jul 2021 in National Assembly:
Post- retirement 18B. (1) The Commission may establish voluntary post- medical scheme retirement medical scheme for Members of Parliament. (2) Without prejudice to the generality of sub-section (1), the Scheme shall make provision to allow Members of Parliament to make voluntary contributions in respect of funding a post-retirement medical fund.
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6 Jul 2021 in National Assembly:
This Clause domiciles the administration of pensions for Members of Parliament within the Parliamentary Service Commission. It also states that payment of pension and so on will be provided for in the estimates of the Commission so that it will be in control of pensions.
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6 Jul 2021 in National Assembly:
The other important introduction of this Clause, just like we did with the Finance Act, is the creation of a voluntary post-retirement medical scheme for Members of Parliament. So, Members can contribute to a post-retirement medical fund and the money contributed can be used for that purpose. I beg to move.
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1 Jul 2021 in National Assembly:
Thank you, Hon. Speaker. Homa Bay has been mentioned. I just wanted to make a comment or two. Let me thank Hon. Kaluma for raising this very critical matter at this point. I think the matter of COVID-19 Pandemic has been well canvased by both Hon. Kaluma and Hon. Mbadi. I want to go to the next part of that Statement that is asking about the status of the Homa Bay Teaching and Referral Hospital. I remember in 2013, Hon. Kaluma and I were with the First Lady in Homa Bay. That is when the request for elevation of the ...
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