Mary Njoki G Mbugua

All parliamentary appearances

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• 30 Oct 2024 in Senate: Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. I would like the Cabinet Secretary to clarify something for me. In the breakdown of what he has given, we take the example of the year 2024; there is a figure, total amount and the number of scholarships. I do not know whether I got it right, but it is almost Kshs200,000 or so, per learner. Could you elaborate this and probably tell this House where these 14,000 students are, so that we can know where the schools you are giving Kshs200,000? I thank you. view
• 30 Oct 2024 in Senate: Thank you, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir. I rise to ask Question No.111. Could the Cabinet Secretary tell us: (a) What is the budgetary allocation for competition to primary special schools and units, Special Needs Educations (SNE) junior and senior secondary schools in the 2024/2025 financial year? Also, could the Cabinet Secretary provide a status update on the establishment and implementation of the Minimum Essential Package (MEP) capitation for special needs schools and units? (b) What is the budgetary allocation for infrastructural development in primary special schools and units in the 2024/25 Financial Year and could the Cabinet Secretary provide a ... view
• 2 Oct 2024 in Senate: Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I join my colleagues in congratulating the Cabinet Secretary. I would like him to tell this House the amount of money the national Treasury owes in pending bills and what is the Government, through the Treasury, is doing to clear these Bills because they have a negative effect on our economy. view
• 26 Sep 2024 in Senate: Thank you, Madam Temporary Speaker. I rise pursuant to Standing Order No.56(1)(b) of the Senate Standing Orders to make a statement relating to the activities of the Standing Committee on Labour and Social Welfare for the period between April to August, 2024. During the period under review, the committee held a total of 41 sittings during which it considered four legislative proposals, 48 statements, four Bills and two petitions and followed up on one Senate resolution. The committee undertook one County Oversight and Networking Engagement on the welfare of workers in the Export Processing Zones (EPZs) in Mombasa and Kilifi ... view
• 26 Sep 2024 in Senate: Human Resource matters in the counties; pension payment of terminal dues, unremitted statutory deductions for former councilors; Kenya Railways Corporation Limited; former Kenya Cooperative Creameries Limited workers; county government workers and other institutions; management and development of sports talent in the counties; management of football in the country and labour relations. In conclusion, I wish to thank your office and that of the Clerk of the Senate for the continuous support accorded in executing its mandate. Lastly, I also wish to thank the Members of the Committee for their diligence and contributions during the committee activities. I thank you. view
• 25 Sep 2024 in Senate: Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. On the issue of access to essential services, I would like the Cabinet Secretary to specifically state to this House the measures taken to ensure universal access for Persons with Disabilities (PWDs). Also, tell this House how many Huduma centres have sign language interpreters for people who deserve that service. Thank you. view
• 18 Sep 2024 in Senate: Thank you, Madam Temporary Speaker. My question is related to Question No.51, which the Cabinet Secretary was addressing earlier. The CS informed us that one of the roles of the Ministry, through the National Employment Authority, is to facilitate employment and placement of job seekers internationally. In the spirit of promoting equity and fairness, can he clearly tell this House and the country whether these jobs the Government is pursuing through the President, are being applied either through the Government or through agencies and the procedures to be applied? This is because the word out there is that some jobs ... view
• 19 Aug 2024 in Senate: Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, I would like to have two clarifications from Linda Gakii Kiome. You served as an advisor to the Governor for one year. I would like you to tell this House how the communication from the Governor and your response was done, so that we can interrogate this matter. Secondly, during this one year that you served the Governor, the issue of appointment of the boards was a live matter. Did the Governor ever seek an advisory from you on how to deal with it and how did you respond? view
• 30 Jul 2024 in Senate: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I rise pursuant to Standing Order No.53(1) to seek a statement from the Standing Committee on Roads, Transportation and Housing regarding approval of building plans by the County Government of Mombasa. In the statement, the committee should- (1) Explain the current delays in issuance of approvals for building plans by the County Government of Mombasa, stating the number of building plans approved from 1st August, 2022 to 30th June, 2024, also indicating the average time for approval upon application. (2) Outline the fees payable to the County Government of Mombasa for approval of the building plans. (3) ... view
• 10 Jul 2024 in Senate: Thank you, Madam Temporary Speaker. I want the Prime Cabinet Secretary to tell this House how far the operationalisation of the Migrant Welfare Fund has reached. Thank you. view