Mercy Chebeni

All parliamentary appearances

Entries 51 to 60 of 134.

• 15 Jul 2021 in Senate: raise awareness on a nationwide helpline service that operates 24 hours a day that can be accessed. The Government also needs to ensure the implementation of the National Prevention and Response Plan on Violence against Children in Kenya of 2019 to 2023, to accelerate evidence-based multi-sectoral actions to address violence against children and to reduce the prevalence of childhood violence – that is, a child experiencing at least one form of physical, emotional and sexual violence. There is also need to sensitize the public on child protection and to continue to strengthen the existing community structures to play a key ... view
• 15 Jul 2021 in Senate: Thank you, Madam Temporary Speaker for giving me this opportunity to also say something about this Bill. This is a very important Bill. I congratulate Sen. (Dr.) Milgo’s Committee for taking care of this matter in this Republic. I say this because when you look at the future of workforce in Kenya or the world, it is aimed at what skills one has. We are going to look at what technical capacity one has. This will pay your bills and get you some coins here and there. It is very critical to have frameworks put in place to ensure that ... view
• 15 Jul 2021 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
• 15 Jul 2021 in Senate: Clause 3 is on guiding principles. Particularly Clause 3 (b) talks about equality, equity and nondiscrimination in the provision of the vocational training. Recognition of trainees with special needs is very important. You realize that young people who are living with disabilities most of the times are not incorporated when it comes to the education sector. Madam Temporary Speaker, this Bill gives opportunity to all young people, including those living with disabilities in this country. Clause 4 talks about the obligations of the national Government. I want to agree with this Bill. The national Government deals with standards, policy, curriculum ... view
• 15 Jul 2021 in Senate: I support. view
• 11 May 2021 in Senate: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I vote yes. view
• 30 Mar 2021 in Senate: Thank you, Madam Temporary Speaker. I also rise to support the Motion as amended to alter our calendar. It is a very important Motion given the situation we are in. The third wave is not very pleasing and we need to take necessary precautions. As a House, we have a duty to represent and undertake our oversight mandate. As we are all aware, majority of our work is done through Committees. I am glad that we are able to continue with our virtual meetings for oversight reasons. As you are aware, many Bills are still pending at the Committee Stage. ... view
• 30 Mar 2021 in Senate: Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, I rise pursuant to Standing Order No. 48(1) to seek a Statement from the Standing Committee on Lands, Environment and Natural Resources regarding the forest blaze triggered by the British Army Troops at their training base at Nyati Barracks, Laikipia County that occurred on Thursday, 25 March, 2021. view
• 30 Mar 2021 in Senate: In the Statement the Committee should- (1) Explain the circumstances under which the forest fire was triggered. (2) State how many hectares of the forest were destroyed by the fire, including the wildlife that was killed and neighboring families that were displaced. (3) Outline the preparedness and capacity by the national and county governments respectively in responding and coping with forest fires. (4) State the measures taken by the Government of Kenya to seek compensation for the affected families, including the restoration of the ecosystem. I thank you, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir. view
• 30 Mar 2021 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