Kibwana Kivutha

All parliamentary appearances

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• 28 Feb 2024 in Senate: Mr. Speaker, Sir, the protracted delays and bottlenecks in the legislative process hinder our ability, as Senators, to fulfil our mandate of representing interests of our constituents effectively. It also undermines the credibility and efficiency of the Senate, as an institution entrusted with the responsibility of law making and oversight. Therefore, I urge this honourable House to consider measures to address these challenges and streamline the legislative process. This may include – (1) Reviewing and strengthening the Standing Orders to ensure timely consideration and processing of legislative proposals at each stage of the legislative process. (2) Enhancing accountability mechanisms to ... view
• 21 Feb 2024 in Senate: Thank you, Madam Temporary Speaker, for giving me this opportunity. First, I would like to commend the job well done by the NADCO team. Yesterday, the Senate Majority Leader, Sen. Cheruiyot, was very eloquent and quite sober in his brief. I commend them for the job well done. I know it was not an easy job and they were dedicated to this course. Madam Temporary Speaker, when I saw the technical team with Professor Adams and Zein, I knew their report was going to be a good report. Yes, I believe it is a good report. Madam Temporary Speaker, much ... view
• 21 Feb 2024 in Senate: The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Director, Hansard Services,Senate. view
• 21 Feb 2024 in Senate: The presence of an official opposition party in Parliament strengthen the legislative oversight. I commend them for having recognized the opposition party and to ensure that at least there would be accountability and transparency in the governance. The last and not least is the bottleneck on the two-thirds gender rule. Azimio la Umoja-One Kenya Coalition as a party support the two-third majority 101 per cent. The issue here was the taskforce that was formed by the Ministry of Public Service, Youth and Gender Affairs, which was in force. Therefore, we should direct our guns to the taskforce. We need to ... view
• 21 Feb 2024 in Senate: Sen. Orwoba, please have facts. view
• 21 Feb 2024 in Senate: Madam Temporary Speaker, I would be glad for Sen. Orwoba to substantiate and give us that report. I will withdraw if that is the truth. However, what I know for sure is that the taskforce has not submitted their report. I have asked the Senate Majority Leader, Sen. Cheruiyot, and he confirmed that the taskforce has not yet submitted their report. Sen. Owoba, I am not just saying it for the sake of it. I am not shouting for the sake of shouting. view
• 21 Feb 2024 in Senate: Madam Temporary Speaker, let us not kill the “Baba” spirit because he has always supported the two-thirds gender rule. I commend our party leader, the Rt. Hon. Raila Odinga, for supporting the NADCO report. I support. view
• 20 Feb 2024 in Senate: Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I rise pursuant to Standing Order No.53(1) to seek a Statement from the Standing Committee on Health regarding the circumstances that led to the amputation of baby Jennifer Mwasi’s hand at Wesu Hospital in Taita Taveta County. In the Statement, the Committee should- (1) Conduct a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding the amputation of baby Jennifer Mwasi's arm, which should entail reviewing medical records, witness testimonies and any other pertinent evidence. (2) Summon the medical staff and administrators involved in the case to provide testimony and explanations regarding their actions or lack thereof leading ... view
• 22 Nov 2023 in Senate: Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I rise, pursuant to Standing Order No.53(1), to seek a Statement from the Standing Committee on Justice, Legal Affairs, and Human Rights concerning the Gender-Based Violence (GBV) incidents submitted as evidence during the impeachment proceedings of Governor Kawira Mwangaza held on 7th and 8th November, 2023. In the Statement, the Committee should- (1) State measures being taken to inquire into the instances of gross violations of women's rights, including sexual threats evidenced in the videos presented during the impeachment proceedings of Governor Kawira Mwangaza, stating how the perpetrators will be held accountable and legal actions ... view
• 22 Nov 2023 in Senate: Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I rise, pursuant to Standing Order No.53(1), to seek a Statement from the Standing Committee on Justice, Legal Affairs, and Human Rights concerning the Gender-Based Violence (GBV) incidents submitted as evidence during the impeachment proceedings of Governor Kawira Mwangaza held on 7th and 8th November, 2023. In the Statement, the Committee should- (1) State measures being taken to inquire into the instances of gross violations of women's rights, including sexual threats evidenced in the videos presented during the impeachment proceedings of Governor Kawira Mwangaza, stating how the perpetrators will be held accountable and legal actions ... view