Milgo Alice Chepkorir

All parliamentary appearances

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• 10 Apr 2019 in Senate: Thank you, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, for giving me a chance to also contribute to the Address by His Excellency the President of the Republic of Kenya. I support the Presidential Address. By looking at the first pages, it is evident that the President took a lot of time to recommit himself to serving Kenyans without fear or favour. I feel that is a very important commitment, and I wish to thank the President for assuring Kenyans that he is still ready to serve them. Additionally, I to support the Building Bridges Initiative that constituted a handshake between the President ... view
• 10 Apr 2019 in Senate: I read in the newspapers today about a watchman who built a two and a half kilometre road using a spade, hoe and an axe. There was no excavator or roller but he was able to reduce the distance of about three kilometres to Kaganda Primary School as well as Kaganda Anglican Church. Such people are our heroes. The President should include in his recognition list people who have upheld integrity in performance management and particularly those who manage corruption-free institutions. I am sure that will lead to having better Kenyans and Kenya. view
• 10 Apr 2019 in Senate: The President, in his Speech, also commented on devolution. He said that so far, Kshs1.7 trillion has been given to the counties. Our 2010 Constitution has been praised as one of the most progressive constitutions in the world. One of the notable things in the Constitution is devolution. In as much as money has been sent to our counties, Kshs1.7 trillion is still not enough. I would like the President to know that our counties still need more money. They do not just need more money but the money should be released at the right time. There should be timely ... view
• 10 Apr 2019 in Senate: As one Senator put it, we normally receive stale information because we receive reports at the end of the financial year. Those reports by the Auditor-General cannot salvage money that is stashed in other areas. view
• 10 Apr 2019 in Senate: I also laud the President for praising Members of Parliament for doing what they were brought here for because we have passed 22 Bills. That means that Parliament is doing its work. However, out of the 22 Bills that have been passed, one very important Bill has failed to pass for the fourth time. In a democracy like Kenya, when you talk about the Gender Bill, it is not a women‘s Bill but an all-inclusive and non-discrimination Bill. The Bill will go a long way in empowering the women to better economic growth and organisational performance. view
• 10 Apr 2019 in Senate: At this particular juncture, I request our beloved President, His Excellency Uhuru Muigai Kenyatta, to ensure that he leaves a legacy to the womenfolk. He should ensure that the Gender Bill is passed, so that the women of this country can remember him for years to come. It should be recorded that he is the President who ensured that the women have equal chances and opportunities in all areas of life. view
• 10 Apr 2019 in Senate: Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, another important point which the President raised in his Address was the issue of education reforms. This is a very important point in terms aligning our education to national values as well as industrialisation. For many years, our education system has been one that has caused a lot of waste of talent. However, when we now bring on board the Competence-Based Curriculum (CBC), we will be able to identify talent very early in life. Therefore, this will go a long way to transition Kenya into an industrialised country. view
• 10 Apr 2019 in Senate: There are a lot of challenges facing the education sector, particularly when it comes to 100 per cent transitioning because there are many issues that need streamlining. What has been the major challenge in the education sector is that not all stakeholders are brought on board to conduct public participation. My colleague, Sen. Seneta, brought a Statement to this House complaining about the policy of promotion of head teachers. As we speak, all schools in this country are understaffed. Secondary schools in my County of Bomet lack 1,800 teachers, while primary schools lack 15,200 teachers. That will put the quality ... view
• 10 Apr 2019 in Senate: Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, in addition to that, Sen. Shiyonga also brought a Statement complaining about water supply in secondary schools. In fact, at the close of business last year when candidates were sitting for the KCSE exams, many girls were already pregnant and some of them were giving birth while doing examinations. If we keep sending our children to collect water every now and then, we are creating an opportunity for them to interact with other people in the village or if they are in mixed schools, we are allowing a lot of free time for interaction. As a ... view
• 10 Apr 2019 in Senate: There are also challenges in terms of registration of schools and supply of materials required for learning. There was an over-supply of text books and an under- supply of other materials required for learning such as ICT materials. view