Millie first thought about becoming Mbita MP at age 13. The graduate of University of Nairobi School of Law has worked as a lawyer and women and children rights activist. The CRADLE is one of the MP’s dream come true. She founded the organization that promotes the rights of children since 1997. Millie has received the YWCA Democracy Award and the Eve woman of the year for human rights and gender. Her political tipping point came when she served as a delegate at the Bomas of Kenya, during the constitutional drafting process. ODM party nominated her to Parliament 2008 and she clinched the Mbita seat in the 2013 election.
5 Dec 2013 in National Assembly:
Thank you, hon. Temporary Deputy Chairman, Sir. I would like to request that you guide us because I have heard Hon. Sakaja move a further amendment which I support. However, I am just wondering in terms of procedure, which amendment is on the Floor that is---
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5 Dec 2013 in National Assembly:
Hon. Temporary Deputy Chairman, Sir, I am wondering because Hon. Irungu’s amendment is a deletion. So, how can you bring a further amendment to a deletion?
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5 Dec 2013 in National Assembly:
On a point of order!
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5 Dec 2013 in National Assembly:
Then I will put my point of order within the issue of discussion. Whereas I do not strongly oppose what the hon. Member has suggested, I wish he had provided stronger standards and qualifications like the one hon. The electronic version of the Official Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor.
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5 Dec 2013 in National Assembly:
Irungu Kang’ata is suggesting. What I wanted to raise, given that he is also bringing an amendment, I do not know whether his amendment will then negate--- I want us to be careful about how we are going to deal with that.
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5 Dec 2013 in National Assembly:
On a point of order, hon. Temporary Deputy Chairman. I wish to seek your guidance and direction on this matter. First of all, I want to apologize that for the last few days, I have actually be hospitalized; unfortunately, I did not have an opportunity to look at this Bill. Having looked at this Bill now, I have come to realize that the proposed amendments by this Committee are very unconstitutional. I know that this matter was referred to the Departmental Committee on Finance, Planning and Trade. But largely the amendments---
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5 Dec 2013 in National Assembly:
Okay, thank you.
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5 Dec 2013 in National Assembly:
Thank you, hon. Temporary Deputy Chairman. I was on my feet seeking your guidance and direction on this matter. What these amendments by the Committee seek to do is, in a very big way, limit the practice in law on issues of insurance as pertains to motor vehicle third party risks. The Chair is aware of what the Constitution provides in the issue of participation. I am sure the Law Society of Kenya has not been consulted and it is manifestly wrong that we will be bringing amendments that drastically affect the operation of a profession, without their input. Hon. ...
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5 Dec 2013 in National Assembly:
The Law Society of Kenya was not involved.
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5 Dec 2013 in National Assembly:
Thank you, hon. Temporary Deputy Chairman. I want to raise a point of order and then also bring an amendment. My point of order really is that Clause 3 has been passed and we have not disposed of Clause 2.
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