Judith Achieng Sijeny

All parliamentary appearances

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• 25 Feb 2016 in Senate: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, it is very brief. In view of what you said, I will go straight to the answer. To reply on why the runway renovation has taken over two years to complete necessitating the use of half the runway is that the project has not taken over two years to complete. The works commenced on 15th November, 2014, hence time lapse to date is about 12 months not over two years. However, the project has experienced delays due to the following reasons: I. There were unforeseen ground conditions that resulted in an increase in the scope of ... view
• 25 Feb 2016 in Senate: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I had already given the undertaking of the Ministry. The Cabinet Secretary (CS) gave an undertaking that work will be expedited. That is already happening and work is in progress. So, there will not be any undue delay. As for the feasibility studies, the Ministry said that some of the occurrences were unpredictable. Be it as it may, the CS has been invited to appear before the Committee on Roads and Transport on 1st March, 2016. Once he confirms to attend, we shall definitely invite not only the Senator for Turkana but all other Senators. We ... view
• 25 Feb 2016 in Senate: Thank you Madam Temporary Speaker, for giving me the opportunity to second this Bill. This Bill, in a nutshell, helps to implement the provisions of the Constitution by devolving governance, creating structures and bringing services to persons living with disability at the grassroots. By amending this Bill, it helps also to create awareness on how people living with disability can be supported in various fields. This is a special constituency and they are everywhere. Research has proved that most of them, without the kind of intervention being sought, live under poverty especially within the rural areas. Madam Temporary Speaker, once ... view
• 25 Feb 2016 in Senate: Madam Temporary Speaker, first and foremost, I commend Sen. Kittony, who in particular being a woman, a mother and a farmer, knows the plight of farmers in this country. Women are major contributors in this sector. She has first-hand understanding of the plight of farmers in this country. The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposes view
• 24 Feb 2016 in Senate: Thank you, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir. I also want to commend the Committee for the good work and Sen. Mbura for presenting this Petition. We have always had many questions as to what really happens to Kenyans, particularly the ladies. I am sure there are also gentlemen somewhere who are domestic workers, but it is only that their plight has not come out. When we have a clear foreign policy or legislation on domestic workers, we will know the way forward. We have had instances where domestic workers have suffered quietly in Saudi Arabia until someone shouts out help for ... view
• 24 Feb 2016 in Senate: Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, there is a unique constituency called the women of this nation. I am talking particularly about Nairobi region. We have spouses whose parents were born in Nairobi and these children were also born in Nairobi. Somehow, they do not have identity cards. Could the relevant Committee come up with ways of identifying how these residents can get identity cards? Does it mean these people will not be registered? view
• 24 Feb 2016 in Senate: Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, I want the Chairperson to include in her Statement how these particular constituencies suffering from this bracket can be assisted. view
• 24 Feb 2016 in Senate: Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, I seek your indulgence. I was informed that the statement is ready, but the Cabinet Secretary was not there to sign it. I request to issue it latest on Tuesday, next week. If it will be ready tomorrow, we will issue it. view
• 18 Feb 2016 in Senate: Thank you Mr. Speaker, Sir. I wish to congratulate Sen. Billow for having been nominated by the Jubilee Coalition but I would say that it is good and bad for us that he is going. It is good for the country because we know we have a very good and competent leader who is going to represent the country well and articulate all our issues. It is not only bad because we are going to miss him at the Senate, but I have learnt to know Sen. Billow as a no nonsense leader and a debater. We definitely need his ... view
• 17 Feb 2016 in National Assembly: Two weeks is okay, Mr. Speaker, Sir. view