Mary Emaase Otuch

All parliamentary appearances

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• 17 Feb 2016 in National Assembly: From the outset, I want to say that we need to appreciate that we have people with disabilities. They are members of our families because they are our brothers and sisters. For a long time, historically, persons with disabilities have been denied fundamental human and civil The electronic version of the Official Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor. view
• 17 Feb 2016 in National Assembly: rights. Therefore, despite even the provisions of the Constitution under Article 54 that advocates for the rights of persons with disabilities, many institutions have continued to ignore or have failed to implement or comply with the requirements of the Act that protect them. view
• 17 Feb 2016 in National Assembly: Even where institutions have tried to comply, the facility that you are likely to see is either a ramp or a parking space. However, when it comes to other facilities like toilets, you may not even find the one which was referred to by Hon. Mwaura. You will find that there is none. Persons with disabilities deserve to be active participants in the workforce and the economy. Therefore, all the concerned bodies and institutions must ensure that buildings have all the facilities that enhance accessibility to allow persons with disabilities access any facility that they may need to access. We ... view
• 17 Feb 2016 in National Assembly: I want, at this point, to acknowledge the work that is being done by the National Council for Persons with Disabilities. The Government has provided special schools for children with disabilities. I also want to use this opportunity to call upon all parents and other people in Kenya who are locking up these children in homes, and those who are ashamed of them to appreciate that nobody ever asks for a child with a disability. Let us take these children to school. Many resources are going to special schools from the Constituencies Development Fund (CDF) and the National Council for ... view
• 17 Feb 2016 in National Assembly: As I conclude, I want to say that persons with disabilities still have many challenges. It is not only about mobility but also access to employment. They are still being discriminated against. Most of them apply for employment but they are not considered. So, as we address the challenges facing persons with disabilities and continue to advocate for accessibility to public buildings, I also call upon all institutions and employment bodies to recognise that we have qualified professionals with disabilities. Disability is not inability. Those people should be considered. We should also observe the two-thirds rule and ensure that they ... view
• 17 Feb 2016 in National Assembly: I want to thank Hon. Mwaura for this very good Motion. We also look forward to the other Bill so that we can support him to protect the interest of persons with disabilities. view
• 17 Feb 2016 in National Assembly: With those remarks, I beg to support. view
• 19 Nov 2015 in National Assembly: Thank you, Hon. Deputy Speaker. I was afraid I may not get a minute to contribute to this important Bill. From the outset, I want to say that one of the most important things at any level of development is physical planning. It contributes to a more balanced and less wasteful use of land and financial resources. In the past, the focus has been basically on urban development, and particularly the layout of new residential areas and other land use areas. However, this Bill seeks to address physical planning in our rural areas. view
• 27 Oct 2015 in National Assembly: Thank you, Hon. Temporary Deputy Chairman. I think we do not need to remind you that this House consists of both elected men and women. So, the issue of gender should not be taken for granted. You cannot only give men the opportunity to speak. view
• 27 Oct 2015 in National Assembly: Thank you for the opportunity. I stand guided. view