Mary Yiane Senata

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• 25 Nov 2018 in Senate: The education system should also build resilience in poverty. Our countries and regions have high levels of poverty. How can education deliver the present generation, country, region and the planet out of poverty now and in the future? This Conference looked at how education systems can be applied to change the perspective of poverty. How can we develop a perspective of changing the history of poverty levels for a better future? view
• 25 Nov 2018 in Senate: The Conference also discussed how the education system can address increasing cybercrimes. How can we make our youth learn the importance of technology to better their present lives and not damage their future? How can education assist to reduce the increasing cybercrimes? view
• 25 Nov 2018 in Senate: Education policies were also discussed at length. The Conference highlighted that education investment lies at the heart of public policies. 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
• 25 Nov 2018 in Senate: The existing policies and laws should also help in terms of building a future that is bright. Building resilience and preparedness was also discussed in the Conference. This was an eye opener for us on how we, as a country, can be prepared to manage disasters rather than waiting for them to happen. Madam Temporary Speaker, this Report is very important. It should be adopted and implemented by this House. We should also ask ourselves the same question that the delegation of the 34 Member States asked: Do we have an education system that can deliver? In some cases we ... view
• 25 Nov 2018 in Senate: Madam Temporary Speaker, I second the Motion. view
• 25 Nov 2018 in Senate: Thank you, Madam Temporary Speaker, for giving me this chance. Before I support the Motion of adjournment, on my behalf and that of my family, I would like to sincerely pass a message of condolence to our colleague Sen. Faki and the family for the passing on of his beloved son. We pray to God that he gets strength and peace during this trying moment. I support the Motion of Adjournment by saying that Members need to interact and oversight their counties. They will also have a chance to learn what is affecting their counties, meet the people and know ... view
• 25 Nov 2018 in Senate: Through the committees, they will also visit the counties. It also gives our committees time to continue with oversight. This is the right time for Members to retreat to their counties to learn what is happening there. I wish them all the best and safe journey to their counties for these ten days. view
• 22 Nov 2018 in Senate: Mr. Speaker, Sir, my request is on the Standing Committee‟s mandate as per the Standing Orders. When you look at the Committee on Devolution and Intergovernmental Relations, then going by the request by Sen. Wetangula, you need to 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
• 22 Nov 2018 in Senate: look at the meaning of the “Inter-county relations, governance and management of county governments, cities, towns and urban areas within the mandate of the Committee on Devolution and Intergovernmental Relations.” Our Standing Orders give the committees of this House the mandate to consider all matters relating to devolution, intergovernmental and inter-county relations, governance and management of county governments. I need your direction on what inter-county relations, governance and management means if it does not mean the county assemblies and the relationship between the arms of the county government. view
• 22 Nov 2018 in Senate: Thank you, Madam Temporary Speaker, for giving me a chance to add my voice to this important and timely Motion. From the outset, I want to congratulate my sister, Sen. Halake, for having thought deeply about this important and basic resource that is used by our girls and women from time to time. Madam Temporary Speaker, this is not luxurious material, but a basic need. I am saying so because every other hour, day, week and month, every woman or girl thinks about this important resource. Sanitary towels are important to a woman. Without them, it affects our day to ... view