Naomi Jilo Waqo

All parliamentary appearances

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• 25 Sep 2019 in Senate: She has provided a framework that I believe will be comforting to the needy children in our society. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I would have said much, but because of time, allow me stop there. Thank you and I beg to second. view
• 24 Sep 2019 in Senate: Thank you, Madam Temporary Speaker, for allowing me to also stand and support this important Motion. I also congratulate Sen. Omanga for coming up with it. I have observed a lot of passion in Sen. Omanga, because it is not her first time to talk about this and to also share. I have interacted with her in a Committee, and she has always talked about this. It is an area that many of us share a lot of concern. Madam Temporary Speaker, as I went through this Motion today and even before, I realised that the parents of the children ... view
• 24 Sep 2019 in Senate: It is the desire of every mother to give birth to a child who is strong and healthy, and who can grow and help them in the future. However, when this happens, we all know very well that it creates a lot of stress to the parents and caregivers. view
• 24 Sep 2019 in Senate: Madam Temporary Speaker, when women are pregnant, that is the time they face a lot of challenges because of anxiety. Most of the time, many wonder about the type of the child they will deliver, and whether they will be healthy or not. That is a season that expectant mothers have a lot of struggles. When one gives birth to an abnormal child, it turns their world upside down. That is why every one of us, especially women, need to support this Motion and push it to another level so that those in our society who have these needs can ... view
• 24 Sep 2019 in Senate: A person born with this and other psychomotor and neurological disorders face considerable difficulties in the society. They are marginalised and go through a lot of stigma. In fact in Africa, when one gives birth to a child who suffers from neurological disorders, others feel that maybe it is a result of one’s sin. Sometimes one is even considered an outcast. Many people avoid you and wonder why you have given birth to such a child. It is a situation that changes your world within a minute, and you face those challenges forever. That is why this Motion is very ... view
• 24 Sep 2019 in Senate: Madam Temporary Speaker, some proposals have been made in the Motion, after realising that the caregivers lack training, tools and psychosocial support required for these persons. The motion proposes that there is need for us to come up with institutions that can train the parents and caregivers so that, as they support the children, they know how best to do it. For the parents to overcome the stigma, stress and the difficulties they face, once we prepare them and walk with them in that journey, we can count the blessings. I support the resolutions that the Ministry of Labour and ... view
• 24 Sep 2019 in Senate: The suggestion of financial assistance to the parents and the caregivers is important, because some parents who work may not go to work after getting children who have challenges. It is, therefore, important for us to support them financially. A child may be 18 or 20 years old, but you have to nurse them like a baby. The provision of appropriate tax relief is also important. We all need to support it so that the parents can at least have something to talk about. view
• 24 Sep 2019 in Senate: Madam Temporary Speaker, it is my prayer that as we implement this, then even the people who live in the rural areas will also be considered so that we give then equal treatment and services from the Ministry. view
• 24 Sep 2019 in Senate: With those few remarks, Madam Temporary Speaker, I congratulate Sen. Omanga for coming up with this very important Motion that will help to transform the lives of people who already have a challenge in this area. view
• 24 Sep 2019 in Senate: I beg to support and thank you. view