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.
11 May 2022 in National Assembly:
Hon. Temporary Deputy Chairlady, if you actually look at 7, 8 and 9 that he has asked me to clarify, what I am suggesting there is harmless. They do not touch on the issues that are of concern, but what they are actually saying on the areas of concern is not correct. For instance, if you look at (3) it says “both the mother and the father shall have parental responsibility at the first instance”. It then changes in the second instance. That is discriminatory. This one I truly oppose and I urge the Chair that if you are really ...
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11 May 2022 in National Assembly:
Hon. Temporary Deputy Chairlady, I beg to move: THAT, Clause 31 of the Bill be amended in subsection (1) by deleting the words “agree and are entitled to have the right to parental responsibility for the wellbeing of the child.” and substituting therefor the words “, in the best interests of the child, designate and agree on clear individual responsibilities towards the child.”
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11 May 2022 in National Assembly:
The amendment suggests that it is up to parents to confer parental responsibility by this agreement which helps in designation of roles and reduction in conflict. The Bill says that the parents shall agree and are entitled to have the right to parental responsibility for the wellbeing of the child. Parental responsibility agreement does not confer rights and responsibilities. It merely designates clear roles. For instance, if you have dealt with matters like these before and you are signing a parental responsibility agreement, it clearly stipulates that as the father, I will pay school fees and as the mother, I ...
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11 May 2022 in National Assembly:
Hon. Temporary Deputy Chairlady, on a point of order. 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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11 May 2022 in National Assembly:
Hon. Temporary Deputy Chairlady, I just want clarity through a point of order. You have made a ruling indicating that the proposed amendments by the Committee are unconstitutional.
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11 May 2022 in National Assembly:
Which one? The one you are referring to by the Committee as F is 35(1)(f) that says: “the ministry responsible for matters relating to children shall, ensure affirmative action on matters relating to children”. It is on page 778.
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11 May 2022 in National Assembly:
So, you are talking about a New Clause 35 F or E?
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11 May 2022 in National Assembly:
So, that is actually a new Clause 35F, which introduces the Child Welfare Society of Kenya (CWSK) and providing the functions.
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11 May 2022 in National Assembly:
Hon. Temporary Deputy Chairlady, I have a few issues that I need you to clarify. Because you have said that it has been brought to your attention, with due respect, I do not know how it has been brought to your attention, but I am assuming that it is through… which is well. With due respect, I do not want to challenge your ruling, but it is for purposes of consistency and the future. I am just wondering, if we are making legislation and the concern is that we are bringing the CWSK into a Bill, and we are saying ...
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