Jessica N. Mbalu

All parliamentary appearances

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• 29 Apr 2015 in National Assembly: Hon. Speaker. I have a petition by parents and stakeholders of Matangini Primary School on impending relocation to sub-standard temporary structures. I, the undersigned, on behalf of parents, teachers, pupils and stakeholders of Matangini Primary School in Ivingoni/Nzambani Ward in Kibwezi East Constituency, draw the attention of the House to the following: The electronic version of the Official Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor. view
• 29 Apr 2015 in National Assembly: THAT, aware that the residents of Matangini are among development- conscious Kenyans who paved way for construction of the flagship Standard Gauge Railway across their land; THAT, the railway line, which is being laid by the China Road and Bridge Company (CRBC) is earmarked to pass next to Matangini Primary School in Kibwezi East Constituency; THAT, the CRBC has since put up a crusher within a distance of one kilometre from the school, contrary to National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) regulations; THAT, CRBC had agreed to relocate the school to a quiet place nearby, only for the company to put ... view
• 29 Apr 2015 in National Assembly: Hon. Temporary Deputy Chairman, this is just to align it with the regulations in this Bill. view
• 29 Apr 2015 in National Assembly: The electronic version of the Official Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor. view
• 29 Apr 2015 in National Assembly: Hon. Temporary Deputy Chairman, this is just a matter of English and grammar. Such an amendment is welcome. view
• 29 Apr 2015 in National Assembly: Thank you, Hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker for giving me the opportunity to add my voice to the voices of the Members of the National Assembly who have contributed to this Bill. I wish to congratulate Hon. Wangwe for the good work he has done. I pray that he is going to be re-elected because he has touched the nerves of the people in the constituencies. He is doing the right thing. view
• 29 Apr 2015 in National Assembly: The objective of the short Bill is to ensure that examination fees for the KCPE and the KCSE are abolished. This will go a long way in promoting education in this country. Education cannot be replaced. It cannot be left behind. It is the driver of development in this country. We are what we are because of education. I have been a university lecturer before and I know what it feels to be educated. An educated person is an empowered person. view
• 29 Apr 2015 in National Assembly: As I support this Bill, I request the Government to look into the welfare of schools. Members of the National Assembly are doing very well through the CDF in terms of infrastructure and bursaries. We touch the hearts of mothers and fathers when we give bursaries. Just two weeks ago, I was giving bursaries to my constituents and you could see how parents were happy. view
• 29 Apr 2015 in National Assembly: We have students and pupils who cannot collect their certificates because of outstanding fees balances that they cannot afford to clear. In terms of promoting education, this Bill will go a long way. Some of the amendments that we will be making--- This is an achievement of the Eleventh Parliament through the Member. view
• 29 Apr 2015 in National Assembly: With regard to parents who cannot afford to pay school fees, the students will be assured of their certificates. There is nothing as bad as going to school and you cannot afford examination fees. This Bill will go a long way in promoting education. However, as much as we promote students, we should not overlook teachers. Teachers should be paid good salaries. A teacher is like a pastor - I pray for them. They want their students to perform well. When we pay examination fees and we do not give teachers good salaries, we fail. We The electronic version of ... view