Millie Grace Akoth Odhiambo Mabona

All parliamentary appearances

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• 18 May 2022 in National Assembly: Thank you. view
• 18 May 2022 in National Assembly: Hon. Temporary Deputy Chairman, I beg to move: THAT the Bill be amended in Clause 2 – (g) by deleting the definition of the term “detention” and substituting therefor the following new definition- “detention” includes means confinement of a child in conflict with the law in a police cell, place of safety, rehabilitation school, child protection unit, child rescue center, children remand home or other residential facility in which the child is deprived of liberty; You will notice that detention should be for children who are in conflict with the law. I am providing for children in conflict with the ... view
• 18 May 2022 in National Assembly: Thank you, Hon. Temporary Deputy Chairman. I beg to move: THAT, Clause 2(h) of the Bill be amended— (h) by deleting the definition of the term “diversion” and substituting therefor the following new definition- “diversion” means the intervention and programmes designed to divert children from the criminal justice system with the aim of− (a) reducing stigmatization of children in conflict with the law; (b) identifying children at risk and connecting them with appropriate support services in an attempt to reduce the likelihood of the children engaging in antisocial behaviour; (c) providing programmes and support to children who have engaged in ... view
• 18 May 2022 in National Assembly: Hon. Temporary Deputy Chairman, I beg to move: THAT, Clause 2(i) of the Bill be amended— (i) by deleting the definition of the term “grooming” and substituting therefor the following definition- “grooming” means establishing a relationship of trust or emotional connection with a child or an adult child care giver, either personally or through electronic means, with the aim to manipulate the child or adult care giver and which relationship may facilitate sexual contact or other child abuse that promotes, induces or normalizes sexual activity or behaviour among or with children. You notice that part of grooming entails manipulation. It ... view
• 18 May 2022 in National Assembly: Pardon? No, no, no! On a point of order, Chair. view
• 18 May 2022 in National Assembly: On a point of order, Hon. Temporary Deputy Chairman. The Member may not quite understand what I am actually, seeking. Let me explain so that he can get it. view
• 18 May 2022 in National Assembly: ( Hon. Josphat Kabinga rose in his place) view
• 18 May 2022 in National Assembly: I will explain, and request your technical team to listen. I am trying to include an adult caregiver as part of the grooming. This is because many people use adult caregivers to groom. This would then read, “grooming” means establishing a relationship of trust or emotional connection with a child or an adult child care giver.” Sometimes, the groomer not only reaches the child but also, the caregiver. The caregiver is then the one who introduces the child to the abuser. We, therefore, want to ensure that the adult who is also used to reach the child, and manipulate him ... view
• 18 May 2022 in National Assembly: Hon. Temporary Deputy Chairman, because we cannot agree whether an adult can be groomed or not, I will drop the adult caregiver where it is provided but I believe that adults can also be groomed. However, because this is a children’s Bill, I will drop the part of the adult caregiver but include the words of trust or emotional connection with the child and also with the aim to manipulate the child but drop the caregiver and include the word “among” or “with children.” view
• 18 May 2022 in National Assembly: I am doing a further amendment to my amendment. view