Joyce was born in abject poverty. In 2012, she suspended her PhD studies to concentrate. In 1985-1996 she participated in the translation of the bible to Turkana language. Previously, Joyce worked with the United Nations Children and Oxfam Kenya and was actively involved with the community. She puts education empowerment on top of her list in her quest to transform Turkana County. She also believes that without security, there cannot be any development and therefore has been very vocal on issues of security in her parliamentary debates.
20 Nov 2019 in National Assembly:
(Turkana (CWR), JP): Thank you, Hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker. Before I reply I wish to appreciate all those who have contributed to this very important Bill. It seeks to reduce disaster risks in institutions of learning by introducing personal safety skills, self-defense, first aid as well as psychosocial services to our children.
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20 Nov 2019 in National Assembly:
I wish to single out Hon. Dennitah Ghati, Hon. Wanyonyi and Hon. Sankok for clearly bringing out the plight of children living with disabilities during disasters. I also want to thank Hon. Arbelle for bringing out the issue of swimming in schools and accidents that happen. The Bill does not limit the Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development (KICD) on what whey will put on board.
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20 Nov 2019 in National Assembly:
To conclude, matters on security and safety and the actions we take or do not take may cost or save lives. Security is both personal and collective. We will do our utmost to see the places of learning are safe. I beg to reply.
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20 Nov 2019 in National Assembly:
(Turkana (CWR), JP): Yes, Hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker. I have said, I beg to reply.
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12 Nov 2019 in National Assembly:
Thank you, Hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker for giving me this chance. I rise to support this Bill and appreciate the Leader of the Minority Party for bringing it. It is a shame that we serve this House and once out of here you go back to a lifestyle that is worse than where you were before coming to Parliament. It is a shame not only to former MPs but to this Government because as Hon. Members of this House we deserve a life of dignity within Parliament and outside. The nature of our work is philanthropic. Our salaries are public ...
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12 Nov 2019 in National Assembly:
I know of a former MP in my county who has many children in university. He has to run around and beg for school fees and bursaries, as if he never worked and yet he was a big person. They have a lot of work as former MPs. They have children to take to school. They have people who are sick in their families. They themselves are vulnerable given their age. Therefore, I really support this Bill. I know what the media will publish. On 10th July this year, The Business Daily Africa reported that the 375 MPs had increased ...
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12 Nov 2019 in National Assembly:
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12 Nov 2019 in National Assembly:
former Members of Parliament, whose number has shrunk. They are only 200. They will not cost the taxpayer a big amount. This is worth it because they are still useful in the society. With those few remarks, I beg to support.
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30 Jul 2019 in National Assembly:
Thank you, Hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker for giving me this chance. As I support this Motion, I want to take a second on behalf of the great people of Turkana County to send condolences to the families, friends and constituents of our departed colleagues Hon. Ken Okoth and Hon. Joyce Laboso. Hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker, I wish to support this Motion on the proposal that an accountant be appointed to audit the Office of the Auditor-General. It is always fair that those who watch are also watched. People keep asking who watches the watcher, who audits the auditor, who examines ...
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30 Jul 2019 in National Assembly:
Thank you, Hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker. Without wasting time, I support the Motion brought by Hon. Ali from Turkana East. This is a serious issue. It is about people’s lives. It is about livelihoods. It is about the volatility of that area. It is about the susceptibility of the people to what is happening. It is about the basic services that are supposed to be given to the people. It is about the Big Four Agenda that the President wants to be remembered for. The electronic version of the Official Hansard Report is for information purposes only. Acertified version of ...
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