Janet Marania Teyiaa

All parliamentary appearances

Entries 601 to 610 of 630.

• 8 Aug 2018 in National Assembly: The office of ambassadors and high commissioners is an office under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and their duties are as follows: The advancement of protection of Kenya’s interest in host countries and countries of accreditation through innovative diplomacy; (i) Promotion of Kenya’s influence in international decision-making; (ii) Protection of Kenya’s sovereignty and territorial integrity; (iii)Promotion and strengthening of bilateral and multilateral co-operation ties; (iv) Promotion of sub-regional, regional and international integration and co- operation; and (v) Promotion of public diplomacy among other duties. Hon. Speaker, I will summarise, but you will bear with me. These are nine nominees. The ... view
• 8 Aug 2018 in National Assembly: Manoah has 20 years working experience, Mr. Ahenda has 34 years working experience, Mr. Oginga Ogego has 18 years working experience, Mr. Ondieki has 34 years working experience, Mr. Karumba has 40 years working experience and Mr. Langat has 15 years working experience. Mr. Langat is the youngest at 42 years. I just want to say that the nominees are people who have served in public office in this country for long and they all meet the requirements as stipulated in law. I just want to highlight one thing, during the window of public participation as required by the Constitution ... view
• 8 Aug 2018 in National Assembly: Hon. Speaker, just for correction, in the Report, Amb. Peter Nicholas Oginga Ogego’s date of birth is indicated as 1978. Just for record, it is 1957. I beg to reply. view
• 7 Aug 2018 in National Assembly: Hon. Speaker, I beg to lay the following Paper on the Table of the House: Report of the Departmental Committee on Defence and Foreign Relations on the Vetting of Nominees for Appointment as Ambassadors/High Commissioners. view
• 7 Aug 2018 in National Assembly: Hon. Speaker, I beg to lay the following Paper on the Table of the House: Report of the Departmental Committee on Defence and Foreign Relations on the Vetting of Nominees for Appointment as Ambassadors/High Commissioners. view
• 7 Aug 2018 in National Assembly: Hon. Speaker, I beg to give notice of the following Motion: THAT, taking into consideration the recommendations of the Departmental Committee on Defence and Foreign Relations in their Report on the Vetting of the Nominees for approval as Ambassadors/High Commissioners, laid on the Table of the House on Tuesday, 7th August 2018, and pursuant to the provisions of Article 132(2)(e) of the Constitution, this House approves the appointment of the following persons as Ambassadors/High Commissioners: 1. Ms. Sarah Serem - Ambassador to China; 2. Lt. Gen. Samuel Thuita - Ambassador to Israel; 3. Mr. Francis Ndegwa Muhoro - High Commissioner ... view
• 7 Aug 2018 in National Assembly: Hon. Speaker, I beg to give notice of the following Motion: THAT, taking into consideration the recommendations of the Departmental Committee on Defence and Foreign Relations in their Report on the Vetting of the Nominees for approval as Ambassadors/High Commissioners, laid on the Table of the House on Tuesday, 7th August 2018, and pursuant to the provisions of Article 132(2)(e) of the Constitution, this House approves the appointment of the following persons as Ambassadors/High Commissioners: 1. Ms. Sarah Serem - Ambassador to China; 2. Lt. Gen. Samuel Thuita - Ambassador to Israel; 3. Mr. Francis Ndegwa Muhoro - High Commissioner ... view
• 1 Aug 2018 in National Assembly: Thank you, Hon. Speaker. I also rise to support the Motion and add three points to what my colleagues have said. The electronic version of the Official Hansard Report is for information purposes only. Acertified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor. view
• 1 Aug 2018 in National Assembly: For the record, the Member for Kiminini had suggested that the term of the non-sitting member in this Commission is six years. I do not think that is the correct position. According to Article 127(4)(b), there is no term limit for these non-sitting members. The term ends if the appointing authority, which is Parliament, revokes the appointment of the non-member. It is actually the term of sitting Members that ends if they cease to be Members of Parliament although they will still occupy the position until another Member is appointed by Parliament. For non-members, there is no term limit; it ... view
• 25 Jul 2018 in National Assembly: Thank you, Hon. Speaker. I support the Report of the Committee. But in future, it is also good for us, as a House, to give nominees a fair hearing and follow due process because if we start making pronouncements even before nominees appear before respective Committees, it will not only be intimidation, but also be prejudicial. Some nominees may even resolve to withdraw from the process saying it is not going to be fair and orderly. As a precedent, I would like to urge Members that once the nominee has been committed to the House and to the relevant Committee, ... view