All parliamentary appearances
Entries 2691 to 2700 of 4088.
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20 Nov 2019 in Senate:
The challenge we have as politicians is that we only care about ourselves and not about the future generations whom we argue on a daily basis that we are bequeathing this world to. When I see such a delegation coming back and reporting that they went there to deliberate on issues of the environment, it makes me very hopeful about the future of this great country called Kenya.
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20 Nov 2019 in Senate:
Madam Temporary Speaker the issue of respect is also something very important. We have young children, brothers and sisters who work in Parliament whom we have to respect. We have to show the distinction between legislators and people who work there. I am happy that the Conference was bold enough to discuss the issue of sexual harassment because we live in a world that has many different kinds of people; some who do not respect themselves. Am happy that as legislators, we distinguish that it is imperative and important for us to respect the people who work for us. I ...
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20 Nov 2019 in Senate:
Madam Temporary Speaker, the issue of disability is important. I am happy that this House is encouraging it. Earlier on, we discussed about the KSL. That shows maturity and willingness to accommodate our brothers and sisters who came into this world differently. We are willing to acknowledge that it is by sheer luck that, for example, I can stand here wholly and speak for people to hear. We must recognize them so that when we communicate and come up with legislation to care for the disabled people.
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20 Nov 2019 in Senate:
I hope that this House and the National Assembly will look at all pieces of legislation, particularly, the ones that deal with development. When developing new housing units, it would be important, for a person to be given the first form of approval to proceed with the construction, to clearly show that they have taken care of people who are different and have special needs. That is the only time we can progress as a country. Having such delegations go out there and table a report on their deliberations is important. It is important to note this, as a House, ...
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20 Nov 2019 in Senate:
or follow up with other legislations to ensure that, as a country, we are aware of what is happening around all the Commonwealth countries.
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20 Nov 2019 in Senate:
Madam Temporary Speaker, the issue of technology is important. I am happy that it was discussed in this conference. We are trying to use technology. I hope that we can encourage it. This is because the more we use technology, the more we will save our environment. I am happy that the Parliament of Kenya is slowly by slowly becoming paperless. This is a culture that some of us will learn slowly by slowly because we like to write. However, when I come here, I can turn on the iPad and look at the Order Paper. So, this is important. ...
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19 Nov 2019 in Senate:
Thank you, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir. On 12th June, it is in the headlines of various newspapers that Strathmore University had defeated Harvard Law School in a competition that was held in Geneva, Switzerland. That was one of the most important days of my life. I was very proud to note that a university in Kenya could compete with Ivy League Universities. I have also visited Strathmore University severally to participate in different Senate and Strathmore joint meetings. I am quite pleased that today, the students who belong to the Debating Club are here. I encourage you to come here ...
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19 Nov 2019 in Senate:
Thank you, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir. I rise to support the Statement by my good friend, Sen Khaniri. This House was created to defend the interests of counties and their governments. I do not think it is the role of the national Government to encourage county governments to come up with mechanisms on how they can harvest water. It is our duty and we need to take it up seriously. We need to engage the county assemblies. I am quite happy that some of the MCAs from Trans Nzoia are here today. If you experience drought and floods in your ...
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19 Nov 2019 in Senate:
Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, I am quite in order. Article 189 of this Constitution talks about cooperation between the national and county governments. If the national Government has decided to give a blind eye on things that are happening in our county governments, should we follow suit? I think it also behoves us---
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19 Nov 2019 in Senate:
Can I just finish?
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