Dr. Hellen Sambili

All parliamentary appearances

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• 26 Aug 2009 in National Assembly: 2925 As Eng. Gumbo said, we would like to pick people for field events like discus, short-put and javelin. Maj-Gen. Nkaisserry, having seen what they did in Berlin, has promised that in 2010, there will be somebody from Maasailand, throwing the javelin and bringing gold to this country. The competitions were very competitive. That is why the issue of tactics, as Mr. Lagat said, was very important. Asbel Kiprop was a very potential athlete. I want to assure the House that he was very disappointed when he lost the 1,500 metres race. So was Kirwa when he lost the 800 ... view
• 26 Aug 2009 in National Assembly: or bendera to all the other medal holders. There will be a session when our sportsmen and women will hand over the flag to the leadership of this country. We can organise for that to take place at a place where we can all support them. So, His Excellency the President, the Rt. Hon. Prime Minister and all of us can have an opportunity to shake the hands of these ports men and women. We are also working on a lottery, so that we can raise funds. When it comes to this House, we will ask for your support. On ... view
• 26 Aug 2009 in National Assembly: August 26, 2009 PARLIAMENTARY DEBATES view
• 26 Aug 2009 in National Assembly: 2926 facilities like shoes and uniforms. I urge hon. Members to support us in asking for money to support our athletes. I thank you very much. God bless you! God bless Kenya! Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. view
• 23 Jul 2009 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, I beg to move that The National Youth Council Bill be now read a Second Time. view
• 23 Jul 2009 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, allow me to give an introductory background to the National Youth Council Bill, 2009. In the past, there have been no co- ordinated and harmonized efforts to mainstream youth development agenda in this country. But despite the efforts as well as an increase in the number of agencies dealing with the youth, problems affecting young people have continued to worsen. This situation has been attributed to the lack of a comprehensive policy to provide a blueprint for the youth. view
• 23 Jul 2009 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, the 9th Parliament discussed the National Youth Policy as a Sessional Paper No.3 of July, 2007. That Sessional Paper was approved by Parliament as a policy document that provides a blueprint on youth development in Kenya. It is worthwhile to note that, that was an important milestone for the youth and our country as a whole. view
• 23 Jul 2009 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, the National Youth Policy was written in the context of existing sectoral policies, national development plans, international policies and charters to which Kenya is a signatory, as a central to the holistic integration and inclusion of the youth in Kenya’s development. Cognizance was given to the Charter of the United Nations, the Commonwealth Youth Charter, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the UN World Programme for the Youth to the year 2000 and beyond, among others. view
• 23 Jul 2009 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, the National Youth Policy is a framework for youth development across the nation. The National Youth Policy recognizes that the youth are a key resource that can be tapped for the benefit of the whole country. view
• 23 Jul 2009 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, I am glad to say that my colleague, the Minister of State for Planning, National Development and Vision 2030, Mr. Oparanya will second this Motion. view