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.
24 Jun 2021 in National Assembly:
Amendment of section 53B of No.3 of 1997 62A. Section 53B of the Retirement Benefits Act is amended by− (a) renumbering the existing provision as subsection (1); (b) inserting the following new sub-sections immediately after the existing provision –
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24 Jun 2021 in National Assembly:
The import of this particular one is where you have institutions deducting contributions, but not remitting pension contributions to the relevant authorities. Therefore, this is giving power to the trustees with the approval of the RBA to appoint KRA to collect any contributions that, especially Government institutions, deduct from their employees but do not remit them. Therefore, for us to resolve this problem, we need to give them power to appoint KRA so that they take the contributions. When you grow old and you are looking for your pension, there will be no pension because your employer deducted it from ...
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24 Jun 2021 in National Assembly:
Thank you, Hon. Temporary Deputy Chairman. I agree with the sentiments of the Members and also with what the Leader of the Majority Party has said. I beg to move: THAT, Clause 62A be further amended in sub-clause 7(c) by inserting the words “within 30 days” immediately after the word “scheme”.
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24 Jun 2021 in National Assembly:
Thank you, Hon. Temporary Deputy Chairman. Before reporting, I would like to request for a cleanup of Clause 25. It is not an amendment, but just tidying up some codes for the records, so that it is tidy. It is not an amendment of any form.
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24 Jun 2021 in National Assembly:
So, Hon. Temporary Deputy Chairman, I beg to move that the Committee do report to the House its consideration of the Finance Bill (National Assembly Bill No.18 of 2021) and its approval thereof with amendments.
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24 Jun 2021 in National Assembly:
I said that before reporting, I was urging cleanup of Clause 25 under imported furniture, so that we only retain Code 9403. That code covers all the codes because the others are 9403.4, 9403.5, 9403.6 and so forth. So, we only retain code 9403. That is the cleanup.
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24 Jun 2021 in National Assembly:
Hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker, I beg to move that the House do agree with the Committee in the said Report. I also request the Leader of the Majority Party to second the Motion for agreement with the Report of the Committee of the whole House.
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24 Jun 2021 in National Assembly:
Thank you, Hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker, I beg to move that the Finance Bill (National Assembly Bill No.18 of 2021) be now read a Third Time. I take this opportunity to heartily thank the Members of this House for stepping out and rising to the occasion to stand up for the people that we represent, the people who brought us to this Assembly. You have made Kenyans proud. I could not say more. I really thank, also, the Members of the Departmental Committee on Finance and National Planning. I thank the speakership and staff of Parliament for all the support ...
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24 Jun 2021 in National Assembly:
interests other than the interests of the people. It is clear that Hon. Members of Parliament are in this House by the people for the people. So, I really thank them immensely. With those many remarks, let me note that this Bill will go a long way in raising revenue for the Government. It will also balance things by cushioning the lowest level of mwananchi as we have done with bread, motorcycles, unga and artists who have been suffering. I beg to move and ask the Leader of the Minority Party to second.
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22 Jun 2021 in National Assembly:
Sorry, Hon. Speaker. The good Member for Mumias East was consulting. Sorry, Mumias West. The Member for Mumias East is seated behind me. He was consulting. Hon. Speaker, I beg to lay the following Paper on the Table of the House: Report of the Departmental Committee on Finance and National Planning on its consideration of the Finance Bill (National Assembly Bill No.18 of 2021) Volume I.
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