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.
30 Jun 2021 in National Assembly:
Hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker, I beg to second.
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30 Jun 2021 in National Assembly:
(Homa Bay CWR, ODM: I beg to move: THAT, the Bill be amended in the Second Schedule – (a) by inserting the words “for a specified period of time not exceeding thirty years” at the end of item 4; (b) in item 8 by inserting the words “not exceeding thirty years” immediately after the words “specified period” (c) by inserting the words “for a specified period not exceeding thirty years” at the end of item 9; (d) by inserting the words “for a specified period not exceeding twenty years” at the end of item 10; (e) in item 12 by ...
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30 Jun 2021 in National Assembly:
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30 Jun 2021 in National Assembly:
Hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker, I beg to second.
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29 Jun 2021 in National Assembly:
Thank you, Hon. Deputy Speaker. I rise to second this Report of the Departmental Committee on Finance and National Planning on Optimisation of Revenue Collection Measures, by the Kenya Revenue Authority. I thank the Hon. Vice Chairman of my Committee for ably moving this Report. As he highlighted, the Departmental Committee on Finance and National Planning took a tour of various revenue collection points to access how effective the revenue optimisation measures that had been funded by the Committee have been working. Just last week, this House passed the Finance Bill. We also passed our Budget. We spoke a lot ...
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29 Jun 2021 in National Assembly:
at the same time, we will raise much more revenue. So, this is another recommendation that we are making.
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29 Jun 2021 in National Assembly:
The issues of our tax regime are leading to a lot of smuggling at our borders and we must deal with it. If you go to Busia, people are drinking beer and smoking sigara which they get from Uganda. This is because the taxes are too high.
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29 Jun 2021 in National Assembly:
(Homa Bay CWR, ODM)
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24 Jun 2021 in National Assembly:
Thank you, Hon. Temporary Deputy Chairperson. I beg to move: THAT, the Bill be amended in Clause 2 (a) - (a) in the proposed definition of the term “control” by- (i) deleting the word “or” appearing in paragraph (f) (i) and substituting therefor the word “and”; (ii) deleting paragraph (f) (ii) and substituting therefor the following new sub paragraph- (ii) upon assessment, the Commissioner deems influence in the price or other condition of the supply of the purchases of another person; (iii) deleting the word “or” appearing in paragraph (g) (ii) and substituting therefor the word “and”; (iv) deleting paragraph ...
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24 Jun 2021 in National Assembly:
per cent of the planes owned by Kenya Airways but, can Boeing be said to have control over Kenya Airways? So, the Committee was saying, maybe not, but it could be said to have control only if the Commissioner establishes that Boeing is playing around with prices so that Kenya Airways can lower the profits. That is why we are combining the two points. So, instead of saying “or” we are saying if you supply at least 90 per cent and in the opinion of the Commissioner you influence price or other conditions relating to the purchases or supplies. That ...
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