Jane Agnes Wanjira Machira

All parliamentary appearances

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• 8 Nov 2017 in National Assembly: celebrating his death yet they did not know him but just because he was a politician they post nasty things on Facebook and Twitter . When people want to release their frustrations, they abuse or hate on a politician as the first target. view
• 8 Nov 2017 in National Assembly: The issue of pension is well thought out and I hope it can be expedited so that former MPs can get their lives back in order to provide for their families and live as honourable persons in their communities. I can assure you that even as we debate the Parliamentary Pensions Management Committee there is something which we have to review considering the demographics of this House. The number of young people in this House is increasing and the age at which one can access pension is 45 years. I think we must review this because there are some of ... view
• 8 Nov 2017 in National Assembly: Hon. Deputy Speaker, with that, I support. view
• 7 Nov 2017 in National Assembly: Thank you, Hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker for this opportunity. As I contribute to the Motion, allow me to give my condolences to the people of Nyeri on my own behalf, on behalf of my family and the people of Gilgil on the loss of Governor Dr. Wahome Gakuru. I knew him for quite some time. May his soul rest in peace. I pray for the quick recovery of his aide, the driver and the bodyguard. I was privileged to serve in the Senate in the 11th Parliament. I sat in the Committee on Environment and Natural Resources. I was very ... view
• 7 Nov 2017 in National Assembly: The other important thing in the commitment that we must see from the adoption of this Sessional Paper is the issue of public participation. We speak jargon in these meetings. So many people apart from the technical team do not understand what they mean. The ministry in charge of environment must ensure that issues are broken down for the Kenyan people to know the dangers of what we do through public participation, inclusivity and Article 10 of the Constitution. There should be enough education not just as part of the curriculum but part of public participation to explain what greenhouse ... view
• 11 Oct 2017 in National Assembly: Thank you, Hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker. I also take this chance to support this Report. At the outset, I want to thank the Committee because they had to work under very strenuous circumstances. I know they worked for long hours. They even had the time to invite the public to submit their views as is required by the Constitution. This Report for the first Supplementary Estimates is critical noting that this is an election year. Not only is it an election year but also very turbulent in terms of political climate and setup. The Committee has noted clearly that the ... view
• 11 Oct 2017 in National Assembly: I will pick a few places where I want to talk on. One is the issue of the upcoming election. The High Court has pronounced itself on the inclusion of other candidates like Dr. Ekuru Aukot. I only hope that he is not playing games and political summersault that he follows others to withdraw. Even if he withdraws, I want to confirm that one sure reason and guarantee why we will have an election is this Report, and the allocation of Kshs12 billion to cover that election. view
• 11 Oct 2017 in National Assembly: I also want to talk of health interventions that have been allocated here. I know that we have a crisis in Baringo. If we do not speak about it, it will be irresponsible. I see about Kshs150million that has been allocated for training of health workers. I hope this can supplement our reaction and mitigation for crisis like the one that is in Baringo where we have lost lives, especially children to this malaria outbreak. It is quite unfortunate that we have Members of the Opposition absconding their duty in this House. It must be mentioned. Article 103 of the ... view
• 11 Oct 2017 in National Assembly: estimates. It is unfortunate. I want to assure the country, even the ones represented by the Coalition for Reforms and Democracy (CORD) Members, that we will represent them because we know our role. It is not in the streets but on the Floor of this House. view
• 11 Oct 2017 in National Assembly: There is also the issue of witness protection. I want to note a case that happened in Murang’a recently. We celebrate the world day of the girl-child today. I note with concern the policeman who was prosecuted yesterday for defiling a 13 year old who had been detained for stealing clothes. view