Joy Adhiambo Gwendo

All parliamentary appearances

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• 25 Jun 2014 in Senate: Thank you, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, for giving me an opportunity to support this Motion. I will just start like Sen. Ongoro started; a lot has been said, but one thing for sure, if you want to bring changes in any community, education is the first weapon that anyone needs. It is time we gave the marginalized communities a supportive pillar to hold on to and to be able to catch up with the rest of the country considering that the Constitution provides them with the right to basic education. Normally people with ability will take their children to private ... view
• 12 Mar 2014 in Senate: Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, thank you for giving me this opportunity to support a very human Motion. It shows that Sen. Muthama has a heart and he has thought about something that many of us had not thought about. I believe that all Senators in this House have bodyguards and guards at home. Some of them even have a relative in the disciplined forces. So, congratulations to Sen. Muthama. When we look at most of these families, when the bread winner dies in the line of duty, they are all left languishing in poverty. This is because in our African ... view
• 11 Mar 2014 in Senate: Thank you, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, for giving me a chance to add my voice to this Motion which is very important to this House and to our people back at home. If you want to know that our people do not understand the roles of our leaders and that they do not have the basic knowledge of the Constitution, start with people close to you or people who are not legislators. Recently, I sat with friends who came from Nyanza. They did not know who their Senator was. They did not know the difference between the Senator, the Member ... view
• 14 Feb 2014 in Senate: Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir, for giving me this chance to also add my voice to this important Motion. Mr. Speaker, Sir, as I stand to speak, I bear two sets of pain with me; the first pain is that Sen. Wambora shares a party with me; and the second pain is that my mothers were given fake seeds to plant. So, in this case, I will go with my mothers, because I know I am in a party that has no tolerance to corruption. After listening to the report given by Sen. (Dr.) Khalwale and Sen. Murkomen, somebody who ... view
• 14 Feb 2014 in Senate: Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir, for giving me this chance to also add my voice to this important Motion. Mr. Speaker, Sir, as I stand to speak, I bear two sets of pain with me; the first pain is that Sen. Wambora shares a party with me; and the second pain is that my mothers were given fake seeds to plant. So, in this case, I will go with my mothers, because I know I am in a party that has no tolerance to corruption. After listening to the report given by Sen. (Dr.) Khalwale and Sen. Murkomen, somebody who ... view
• 6 Nov 2013 in Senate: Thank you, Madam Temporary Speaker. I was afraid to support this Motion because of what Sen. (Dr.) Zani said, that we are supporting something because it is right. I support this Motion because of the criminal activities that happen in our country due to the fact that we are unable to defend ourselves. I am looking at a scenario where a person wants to rob you, but discovers that you are armed. This will dissipate the confidence of the robber and you will remain safe. What would happen if you are armed and you are in an entertainment place? Will ... view
• 6 Nov 2013 in Senate: Yes, Madam Temporary Speaker. view
• 6 Nov 2013 in Senate: Madam Temporary Speaker, we also know that there are incidents of police officers killing their colleagues. In this case if we are going to provide firearms for Government officers and businessmen and women, they need to go through some form of training. We are only looking at a case where a police officer kills another one. What of if a Senator kills another? We need the arms to protect ourselves, but there should be some discipline. We need the firearms to protect ourselves and our families, but there should be some vetting and training. I support. view
• 6 Nov 2013 in Senate: On a point of order, Madam Temporary Speaker. Is the hon. Senator in order to insinuate that I am as young as his child, who is probably 16 or 17 years old? view
• 6 Nov 2013 in Senate: On a point of order, Madam Temporary Speaker. Is the hon. Senator in order to even further insinuate that I am looking for a partner and I am below 34 years of age? view