Millicent Omanga

All parliamentary appearances

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• 24 Sep 2019 in Senate: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I can see that the Mover of this Bill is not around. I wish to request, pursuant to Standing Order 63, to defer the putting of the question of the Second Reading to a later date. view
• 24 Sep 2019 in Senate: Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. I had elaborated most parts of this Motion, and I wanted to show the need to formulate these policies for the Government to recognize caregivers of the motor neurological disorders through the relevant Ministries. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, we have professional caregivers and they need different types of attention and recognition. By recognizing them, we will be able to get quality training for both the professionals – like the teachers who take care of these children – and the parents. When you recognize them, it will give them confidence and they will be able ... view
• 19 Sep 2019 in Senate: On a point of order, Mr. Speaker, Sir. view
• 19 Sep 2019 in Senate: Mr. Speaker Sir, I can hear my colleagues talking about Nairobi, but I think the Statement by Sen. (Dr.) Ali is different. This is because two weeks ago, for the people in Nairobi and other parts of the country, they introduced the E-Citizen where you apply for the passport online. The process is similar to that one of getting a visa whereby you actually get an appointment and the long queues are no longer there. For passport applicants from Northern Kenya, it is a special case because there is the issue of vetting. The E-Citizen was introduced two weeks ago ... view
• 19 Sep 2019 in Senate: Thank you, Madam Temporary Speaker. It is so unfortunate that governors from this region of Ukambani have mastered the art of public relations. It was the only opportunity for the Governor of Makueni County to come and use the platform 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
• 19 Sep 2019 in Senate: today with the CPAIC to show us what other counties have been going to Makueni to benchmark about. This is because he had an unqualified opinion in his accounts. We are now questioning the audit report. We were even advising whether we can have a special audit for Makueni County because I do not see why a governor with an unqualified account, with an A; if he was a student doing exams he would come and start hiding and fail to discuss his accounts. view
• 19 Sep 2019 in Senate: You remember when went to Uasin Gishu County for Senate Mashinani, the Governor for Uasin Gishu county actually pleaded, so that he could appear. Governors from that entire region appeared in the CPAIC Committee. We discussed their accounts and they were so grateful that they had a lot to learn. It is unfortunate that this region of Ukambani is one those marginalised areas we have in this country. It is an area where they are still talking about mwolio which is yellow maize as relief food. It is a region where they are talking about water. People are put into ... view
• 19 Sep 2019 in Senate: Thank you, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir. I beg to move the following Motion- THAT, AWARE that Cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, Autism and other permanent motor and neurological disorders are birth defects characterised by, among others, disturbances of sensation, perception, cognition, hearing loss, congenital heart defects, lower than average IQ, impairment in social interaction and rigid, repetitive behaviors. COGNIZANT that persons born with these and other permanent motor and neurological disorders face considerable difficulties in the social and behavioral aspects of their lives, including discrimination, physical challenges, mental and emotional health issues, and problems with inclusion and social isolation. ACKNOWLEDGING the ... view
• 19 Sep 2019 in Senate: some cases, spend the most productive years of their lives taking care of persons with these disorders; NOTING that most caregivers lack the training, tools and psychosocial support required in taking care of persons with these permanent disorders, are often subjected to the same stigma as the persons they take care of, and are exposed to stresses and pressure that have an adverse impact on their mental and physical wellbeing; CONCERNED that, while a lot of progress has been made in taking care of other vulnerable and disadvantaged members of the society, equivalent efforts have not been made to recognize ... view
• 19 Sep 2019 in Senate: because of the taboos and cultural belief associated with it, for example, that it is a curse. They do not also want to take responsibility. view