14 Sep 2021 in Senate:
Mr. Speaker, Sir, let me support the Statement by Sen. Kwamboka regarding security issues when it comes to the curfew time. Indeed, COVID-19 is a challenge to our country and the curfew has assisted in curbing the spread of COVID-19. However, in most cases, we have had a lot of challenges when it comes to implementing the rules of the curfew time by our security forces. We have had people beaten up. Some are bundled into the vehicles in various areas inhumanly. We end up not achieving what was intended. The curfew has affected market hours and sourcing of food. ...
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14 Sep 2021 in Senate:
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14 Sep 2021 in Senate:
Mr. Speaker, Sir, this is an important Statement that does not only affect Nairobi City County, but all other areas because of the curfew. This should be looked into further. I thank Sen. Kwamboka for bringing it. I thank you.
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14 Sep 2021 in Senate:
Madam Temporary Chairperson, I beg to move-
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14 Sep 2021 in Senate:
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14 Sep 2021 in Senate:
THAT Clause 3 of the Bill be amended in the new Clause 38A by inserting the following new sub-clause immediately after sub-clause (3)— (4) The Cabinet Secretary shall put in place measures to ensure that alternatives to milk are available for learners who are lactose intolerant.
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8 Sep 2021 in Senate:
Madam Deputy Speaker, I thank you for giving me the opportunity to contribute to this petition. The Inua Jamii Fund was meant to assist the very needy in the society. A lot of money has been allocated and disbursed by the Government to the vulnerable people in our society. However, just like the Women Enterprise Fund and the Youth Fund, there has not been an audit to ascertain whether those funds get to the intended beneficiaries. Accessing the funds through the banks is a nightmare. Most of the needy people have never gone to school. Even if they went to ...
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8 Sep 2021 in Senate:
Madam Deputy Speaker, I thank you for giving me the opportunity to contribute to this petition. The Inua Jamii Fund was meant to assist the very needy in the society. A lot of money has been allocated and disbursed by the Government to the vulnerable people in our society. However, just like the Women Enterprise Fund and the Youth Fund, there has not been an audit to ascertain whether those funds get to the intended beneficiaries. Accessing the funds through the banks is a nightmare. Most of the needy people have never gone to school. Even if they went to ...
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29 Jul 2021 in Senate:
Madam Deputy Speaker, I beg to lay the following Paper on the Table of the Senate today, 29th July 2021- Report of the Standing Committee on Education on the Kenya Sign Language Bill (Senate Bills No. 5 of 2021).
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28 Jul 2021 in Senate:
Thank you, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, for giving me this chance to support this Bill. I thank the Committee on Finance and Budget, led by the able Chairperson, Sen. Kibiru, for coming up with this amendment which is short but critical. It is an amendment to Section 7 and 9 of the Salaries and Remuneration Commission Act, 2011. Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, the SRC is one of the many semi-automatous commissions that plays a critical role in the country. It falls into the same category with the Teacher Service Commission (TSC), the Public Service Commission (PSC), Independent Electoral and Boundaries ...
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