Kibwana Kivutha

All parliamentary appearances

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• 24 Nov 2022 in Senate: Kama umepoteza jamaa wako, pesa haiwezi ikakusaidia. Lakini, hizo pesa zitasaidia wazazi ambao wasichana na vijana wao walioenda kufanya kazi lakini wakarudi kama maiti. Namshukuru dada yetu, Sen. Orwoba, kwa kutufungua macho kupitia mambo ambayo ameleta hapa. Amesema tuangalie mambo mengine ili tujue kama shida hizi zinaletwa na mawakala au kwenye wakaazi wa Saudi Arabia na kazi yao. Ikiwa mikataba yao imeisha, inafaa iangaliwe ili tujue mbona wanakumbwa na shida hizo. . Naomba kuunga mkono Hoja hii. Asante. view
• 22 Nov 2022 in Senate: Thank you, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir. Seriously, the use of hunger cries does not justify a decision to allow GMOs in this country. This is actually unsettling and a clear violation of the principles of human rights. view
• 22 Nov 2022 in Senate: GMOs were banned in 2012. I wonder where they have been resuscitated from. For this reason, we are concerned with our safety when it comes to GMOs. This is especially on our own consumption with this generic modified food, it is unacceptable. view
• 22 Nov 2022 in Senate: Kenyans deserve whole nutritious foods that are grown organically. view
• 22 Nov 2022 in Senate: Why is Kenya willing to feed its people on GMOs when many other countries fear them? Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, I know I do not have time but then, we are not really happy with our safety concerns. We are not being considerate to the general public regarding the GMOs. Thank you. view
• 10 Nov 2022 in Senate: Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I extend a warm welcome to our friends and investors who have come to Kenya and decided to pay a courtesy call to this Senate. I welcome them. Kenya is a beautiful country. They are all welcomed to invest in different sectors. We have Senators from different counties in here. I also wish to ask them to travel to different counties to explore different investments. Kenya is a free country. We welcome all kinds of investors as long as the kind of business they are doing is genuine and legit. Welcome to Kenya. Thank you, ... view
• 10 Nov 2022 in Senate: Mr. Speaker Sir, I rise, pursuant to Standing Order No. 53(1), to seek a Statement from the Standing Committee on Finance and Budget on austerity measures imposed by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on developing countries including Kenya. In the Statement, the Committee should: - (1) State the reason the IMF has imposed austerity measures on developing countries including Kenya while warning rich countries against austerity measures, view
• 10 Nov 2022 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 Hansard Editor, Senate. view
• 10 Nov 2022 in Senate: explaining the safeguards put in place to ensure the measures do not escalate poverty levels in developing countries; (2) Explain the extent to which the austerity measures imposed by the IMF affect Kenya’s capacity to borrow loans from global lenders noting that the country is still reeling from the effects of the COVID-19 Pandemic which devastated the economy and increased the cost of living; (3)Give a breakdown of the proposed austerity measures to be applied and which will directly lead to fiscal budget tightening and adjustment in Government expenditure, citing the targeted sectors; (4)Clarify to the Senate whether the Ministry ... view
• 10 Nov 2022 in Senate: Madam Temporary Speaker, I have taken note of all the contributions by my colleagues. I promise to walk the talk and clear the path for implementation. It is worth noting that prenatal depression, just like other mental illnesses, is treatable because there are effective interventions that can be delivered. I have also taken note that we require well-trained caregivers or professional counselors to assist. However, well-trained non-specialist health providers can also do the work. I have also taken note that the taskforce on mental health reported that 75 per cent of Kenyans are unable to access services. There is need ... view