27 Mar 2019 in National Assembly:
Thank you, Hon. Deputy Speaker. I rise to support this Motion. Practically, I am the only son of a chief in the House, widely known as
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27 Mar 2019 in National Assembly:
. My father worked with these people and I can say…
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27 Mar 2019 in National Assembly:
I think he has just repeated what I said: wuod
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27 Mar 2019 in National Assembly:
. Hon. Deputy Speaker, protect me from the Members so that I can state my points. I hope that has not taken my time.
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27 Mar 2019 in National Assembly:
I want to thank Hon. George. This is a very good Motion. I understand it was here earlier, but due to technicalities of putting the people on the payroll and wanting them to be below the retirement age, it was not possible. However, what is stated here is that these people are doing a very important job and should be considered for honorarium and monthly stipend, which is in order.
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27 Mar 2019 in National Assembly:
If it were not for the village elders, the divorce rate would be higher and suicides, which are rather epidemic, would be beyond repair. Concerning handling of cases, I can recall an incident when my dad handled a domestic violence. Each person used a different gate and one came in making a lot of noise after the village elders’ intervention…
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27 Mar 2019 in National Assembly:
Yes, on how they are important to the chiefs as well. Due to the intervention of the village elders, many households have saved money and this has reduced poverty considerably. I think we do not need more criteria on how to select these people. Usually in the traditional order, you become an elder because of the command of respect you have in the village. What is missing is that these people work for 24 hours. They are counsellors, judges and lawyers in their own right. They maintain order in the villages, sub-locations and locations. Therefore, we should set aside a ...
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19 Mar 2019 in National Assembly:
Thank you, Hon. Speaker. I rise under Standing Order No. 33 to seek leave of the House to move an adjournment Motion to discuss an urgent matter of national importance – the death and starvation of Kenyans in over 10 counties.
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19 Mar 2019 in National Assembly:
Thank you, Hon. Members.
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19 Mar 2019 in National Assembly:
Thank you, Hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker. I am very grateful for this opportunity. I am also grateful to you for allowing the Adjournment Motion. I thank Hon. Barasa and Hon. Amisi Caleb for showing the same concern. I also thank the Members who agreed that this is really a matter of national importance. Drought, starvation and death has hit our land and it is very sad to watch the viral pictures around the globe showing dying, emaciated and bony people in this country which is very rich in food production and has a strong economy. Animals that are a source ...
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