Prof. Margaret Kamar

All parliamentary appearances

Entries 221 to 230 of 3022.

• 27 Apr 2023 in Senate: The third is on land, environment and natural resources. It is no wonder these three sectors have been highly disadvantaged as far as devolution is concerned. Therefore, I support the Committee in their recommendation that this Senate should focus on that. Focusing on this is far more advantageous more than ever before because we have those who have been Governors before here. The other aspect of alignment they should take into consideration is the international laws that we have ratified as a country. view
• 27 Apr 2023 in Senate: We have ratified the Abuja Declaration and we know the percentage of money that should be going to some of the health sector. If we do any amendments, we must ensure we carry that onboard. We keep discussing and arguing over the Division of Revenue Allocation (DORA) yet we are in a country that has declared the percentage of money that should be going to these sectors. Any International law that has been ratified is as good as our own law. I urge that when Committees sit and look at these laws, they should also comb the international laws ratified ... view
• 26 Apr 2023 in Senate: Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I want to thank the CS for a well detailed response which has opened the other things for all of us. We know him to be a thorough person. I want to ask the CS whether there is a policy of handling people who have been displaced by Government for reasons like the one that happened this time where people were moved from their places. From the media, we saw people who were in a very bad situation. Is there a policy stating that food and sanitation must be provided? This is because it becomes ... view
• 20 Apr 2023 in Senate: Thank you, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, for giving me an opportunity to add my voice on this Bill. I rise to support the Equalization Fund Bill. The Equalization Fund was established under the new Constitution in 2010, under Article 204 (1). The reason for establishing this Fund was to equalize the country as the name says. It was meant to address the very basic needs in the society; the issues of water, accessibility through roads, health facilities and electricity. It was a very nice breakthrough in the BOMAS discussions that the basic needs of Kenyans were articulated as areas of ... view
• 20 Apr 2023 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
• 20 Apr 2023 in Senate: The time limit was given because it was something that was seen as doable and a must for a nation to develop. Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, this is because anybody who cannot access clean water and the children who are not able to access clean water would have health issues. If they cannot access both clean water and health facilities, then it is even worse. It is very embarrassing that over 60 years after Independence, we are still discussing the lack of access to these basic needs. Nonetheless, today, I think we should stand proud as Senators to emphasize the ... view
• 20 Apr 2023 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
• 20 Apr 2023 in Senate: us follow to the ground and ensure that this money goes to counties. This Fund should be categorised as a priority because is meant to address basic human needs and right of the people on the ground. The priority areas that the Equalization Fund is meant to address are listed in the Bill of Rights Chapter in the Constitution; they are also human rights. They were rights because Kenyans have a right to proper healthcare and sufficient clean water. These are rights in the Constitution. We should not compromise these things at any time. I was very happy to listen ... view
• 19 Apr 2023 in Senate: Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir, for giving me an opportunity to join my colleagues in supporting the Division of Revenue Bill. Although, I would like to support it with amendments to support our own internal Committee of the Senate that starts with the recommendation from the CRA. From the onset, requesting for amendments will only take us to a very good mediation between this House and the other House. It is very enriching to do that because it is at that point that we see the two sides. I want to thank our Committee because they worked very hard. They ... view
• 19 Apr 2023 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