Judith Ramaita Pareno

All parliamentary appearances

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• 28 May 2019 in Senate: There is also the issue of inclusivity in terms of appointments. This reminds me of appointments to the Cabinet in 2013 and 2017. There was a public outcry that some tribes and ethnic groups were not included in the new look Cabinet. It is only after an outcry by sections of this country that sometimes a balance is done. It should be automatic. People should not cry for space. All ethnic groups should have room and their share in this country. It should not only be observed when there is an outcry. view
• 28 May 2019 in Senate: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, we should not have ethnic imbalance or discrimination in terms of appointments and employment. That is what this Bill seeks to address. We should try as much as possible to hold this country. We should not wait for pressure from people to demand for a balance in opportunities or a share of something for rightfully being Kenyans. view
• 28 May 2019 in Senate: Clause 38 is about discrimination in access to and distribution of public resources, which I have already talked about. Clause 38(2) states that- ―It shall be unlawful for any State or public officer, while in charge of public resources and without justification, to distribute resources in an ethnically inequitable manner.‖ I have already talked about that, and I hope these provisions will be of guidance, noting that in this country, it is not lack of provisions but implementation and observance of our own laws. Most of the times, we have the right laws in place but we disregard them sometimes ... view
• 28 May 2019 in Senate: ―A person shall not utter, publish, write or post words or images intended to incite feelings of contempt, hatred, hostility, violence or discrimination against any person; A person who contravenes subsection (1) commits an offence and shall be liable, upon conviction to a fine not exceeding one million shillings, or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding five years, or to both.‖ It could deter people from doing certain things if only we observed some of the provisions. Having said that, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, this Bill has come at the right time when we are talking about building bridges ... view
• 23 May 2019 in Senate: Sen. Mutula Kilonzo Jnr. is not misleading you; he is putting words in your mouth. view
• 23 May 2019 in Senate: I see that probably Senator Cheruiyot has said it all, and there are no more requests. I, therefore, call upon the Mover to respond. I am told that Sen. Mutula Kilonzo Jnr. is holding brief for the Mover of this Motion. view
• 23 May 2019 in Senate: Proceed. view
• 23 May 2019 in Senate: Hon. Senators, I rule that this is a matter that affects counties. Therefore, we cannot vote. The matter is, therefore, deferred for voting on another date. view
• 23 May 2019 in Senate: Let us move on to the next Order. view
• 23 May 2019 in Senate: Order, Senator. You will have a balance of four minutes when this matter comes up next. view