1 Mar 2023 in Senate:
Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I rise pursuant to Standing Order No.52(1), to make a Statement on an issue of general topical concern, namely; the just concluded campaign by women legislators in the Senate and the National Assembly on the African Fashion Week. Mr. Speaker, Sir, during the week, the women Members of Parliament (MPs) donned African wear, in support of our local tailors in a campaign dubbed
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1 Mar 2023 in Senate:
In support of this campaign, a number of us wore African dresses last week. It was for awareness creation and to support our local tailors and promote the African dress code as a vital aspect of our cultural heritage. I hope that it does not end here. It is essential to preserve and celebrate it. The African dress code is a rich and diverse aspect of our cultural heritage. It is an expression of our history, values and way of life. By promoting African dresses, we preserve our cultural heritage and pass it on to future generations. Mr. Speaker, Sir, ...
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1 Mar 2023 in Senate:
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1 Mar 2023 in Senate:
(4) Create awareness campaigns on social media, television and radio to promote the African dress code.
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1 Mar 2023 in Senate:
In conclusion, promoting the African dress code is essential in preserving our cultural heritage, empowering local communities and promoting our country's tourism industry. Mr. Speaker, Sir, I urge the Bunge fraternity, including our secretariat, to join us in this renewed move and set aside an “African Dress Day” to promote diversity and demonstrate love of our heritage.
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23 Feb 2023 in Senate:
Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. I rise pursuant to Standing Order No. 53(1), to seek a Statement from the Standing Committee on Lands Environment and Natural resources on the steps taken to achieve Kenya’s greenhouse gas emissions reduction targets set out in the Nationally Determined Contribution (NDCs) updated in 2020. In the Statement the Committee should- (i)Table a progress report on the achievement of the greenhouse gas emissions---
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23 Feb 2023 in Senate:
I have two Statements. Which one do you have?
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23 Feb 2023 in Senate:
Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. My Statement is on unemployed Kenyan doctors and the influx of Cuban doctors in the healthcare system.
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23 Feb 2023 in Senate:
I rise pursuant to Standing Order No.53(1), to seek a Statement from the Standing Committee on Health on the crisis of unemployed Kenyan doctors and the influx of Cuban doctors in Kenya’s healthcare system In the Statement, the Committee should – (1) State measures if any, to address the issue of unemployment among Kenyan doctors, giving reasons for the significant number of unemployed doctors despite the increasing demand for healthcare services; (2) Apprise the Senate on plans to ensure that Cuban doctors are working in areas where there is a genuine shortage of specialised medical personnel and not displacing unemployed ...
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