Godliver Nanjira Omondi

All parliamentary appearances

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• 24 Feb 2016 in Senate: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I beg to move The Persons with Disabilities (Amendment) Bill (Senate Bill No. 13 of 2015). The principal object of the Bill is to amend the Persons with Disabilities Act, No.14 of 2013, with a view to provide for the obligations of the national and county government in ensuring the wellbeing of persons with disabilities. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, Article 54(1) of the Constitution provides for the rights of persons with disabilities, including the right to access social amenities and the right to be treated with dignity and respect. The two levels of government have an ... view
• 23 Feb 2016 in Senate: Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. I join my fellow Senators to condemn this act. I want to register my disappointment by requesting the officer in charge to take action against the gentleman. This shows how violation against women is increasing. I want to say that as Kenyan women and women leaders, we cannot accept this. I want to thank our colleagues; male Senators who are joining us to condemn this act. We cry and ask for action to be taken so that justice may be seen to be done in this country. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, in other countries, ... view
• 11 Feb 2016 in Senate: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I also add my voice in support of the position given to Sen. Sang. I am sure of his capability. He is my Chairman in one of the Committees and has given equal opportunity to all Members of the Committee. I know that he will do the same in this House. I do not have any doubt in his capability; I know he will do it. view
• 10 Feb 2016 in Senate: On a point of order, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. Is Sen. Madzayo in order to use the word that he has used on persons with disabilities, “kipofu”? Is he in order to compare a human being to something that has no life? view
• 10 Feb 2016 in Senate: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, Sen. Madzayo said “Kipofu huwa anazaa”. In the disability world, “ki” is something that has no life. For instance “kijiko” or “kikombe”. He is comparing a person with visual impairment to a spoon, knife or something that has no life. Quoting Article 54 of the Constitution--- view
• 10 Feb 2016 in Senate: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, “kipofu” means somebody who has visual impairment. view
• 10 Feb 2016 in Senate: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, visual impairment means someone who is blind. view
• 10 Feb 2016 in Senate: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, in Kiswahili we would say “mpofu” or “asiyekuwa na uwezo wa kuona” but not “kipofu” view
• 10 Feb 2016 in Senate: Yes, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. view
• 10 Feb 2016 in Senate: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I would have raised the point of order because I want correct him so that hon. Senators use words that are not demeaning to people with disabilities. view