Judith Achieng Sijeny

All parliamentary appearances

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• 31 May 2016 in Senate: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I would like to add my voice in welcoming my learned friends. I urge them to learn and understand clearly what they are doing, because they are the future leaders of this nation and the country depends on them. Thank you very much. view
• 31 May 2016 in Senate: On a point of order, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. Is Sen. Murkomen in order to talk about things that are not relevant to the Anti-Doping Bill that we are discussing today? view
• 31 May 2016 in Senate: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, thank you for giving me the opportunity. I beg to support this Bill, even though some definitions are yet to be clarified. This is an international document that will affect our citizens both locally and internationally. Nothing should be left for people to interpret as they wish. The definition of the word ‘trafficking’ is still disturbing. I have been thinking of what “other means” could be. It could be selling, giving, transporting, sending and other means. There is also the issue of sending electronically. Section 2(f) also provides that this definition shall not include the actions ... view
• 31 May 2016 in Senate: For all the good reasons, as he says. I know this because I come from the former Western Province and they are our in-laws. This substance is used by general people. If it is able to boost performance it should not be said that it interferes with the athletes from there. Those married to Luhya men who take mkombero should be more concerned about Kenyans being put through the anti-doping processes and their medals being taken away from them. I am more concerned about the traditional things, which should be looked into carefully. I am sure this will affect so ... view
• 31 May 2016 in Senate: Madam Temporary Speaker, possession of a prohibited substance or method is also talked about. We need to know those prohibited methods that are stated in the Anti- Doping Act so that we do not punish Kenyans. There are people whose lives depend on this. We have seen where nations have been developed through sports. Athletes have brought about development in Elgeyo-Marakwet County and Rift Valley region as a whole because of their prowess in sports. That is where they derive their income. We should not take things for granted. It is unfortunate that Sen. Murkomen has walked out but playing ... view
• 28 Apr 2016 in Senate: Mr. Speaker, Sir, we will provide the Statement within two weeks. view
• 28 Apr 2016 in Senate: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I will convey the request, but I think the time is too short. The issues will be answered, if possible. But if they will not be addressed, I will seek for at least two weeks. The Cabinet Secretary could highlight some of the issues when he comes. view
• 28 Apr 2016 in Senate: Thank you, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir for giving me the opportunity to contribute to this report. I wish to commend the PAIC for the serious The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposes only. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor, Senate view
• 27 Apr 2016 in Senate: seconded. view
• 26 Apr 2016 in Senate: Mr. Speaker, Sir, we have several cases in Nairobi. Some parents to young men and women get married and live in Nairobi slums and so, they do not have IDs. When I was going round in Kariobangi and Mathare during the Okoa Kenya Initiative, I saw many ladies who do not have birth certificates or IDs, yet everybody knows them. They have children and some are grandparents. Could the Vice Chairperson seek proper interventions, so that these people are given IDs? view