Naomi Jilo Waqo

All parliamentary appearances

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• 19 Feb 2019 in Senate: Thank you, Madam Temporary Speaker. I feel that we should continue with the debate because we are the ‘Upper House’ and wisdom should guide us. I agree with what Sen. Orengo has proposed that we conclude the debate today and let the Senate Business Committee guide us in future. We have consumed a lot of time on this and many people have already given their views and debated on it. The other issue that should guide us is the need on the ground. I suggest that we conclude the debate today and be guided by the Senate Business Committee. view
• 12 Feb 2019 in Senate: Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I want to wish everyone a Happy New Year. I am glad that we are all back. I stand to support this Motion on the listed hon. Members. These are Members who are well known to us; Sen. Fatuma Dulo and many of the others have already demonstrated their good leadership. I stand to support and also say that a lot of our work depends on this team. A lot of our work and performance will depend on what they give priority to, and the guidance they will give us. In any decision making, they ... view
• 25 Nov 2018 in Senate: Thank you, Madam Temporary Speaker, for allowing me to join you and my fellow hon. Members in welcoming the women MCAs from Machakos County. We have had a wonderful time with them since morning. I also congratulate Hon. Florence for her good leadership, which we saw as we shared in the morning. Women are doing great work in this country. When you see this great number here, it clearly shows that women are ready to go an extra mile. They are ready to serve with passion and commitment and would want to do things differently. I congratulate the women who ... view
• 25 Nov 2018 in Senate: Never give up because sometimes when you are a politician, people tend to give you different names, but you know what you are doing. Make sure you mentor other women and transit from Member of County Assembly (MCA) to the Senate. I am sure that some of you will be Senators after the 2022 general election. Others will be Woman Representatives, while some may even be governors. view
• 25 Nov 2018 in Senate: We pray that you will serve with all the integrity that is needed. I also urge other counties, especially women, that the Senate is the best place for them to come and learn. Come and interact with us women Senators and the Senate, and you will learn more. It will be unfair for me to sit down before I congratulate the first woman President of Ethiopia. I also congratulate Ethiopia because they have done us proud by electing the first women President. The entire continent of Africa needs to congratulate them and thank God for that. The other thing is--- view
• 25 Nov 2018 in Senate: Thank you, Madam Temporary Speaker. I also thank our Clerk who came in the morning and sat in the midst of almost 50 women. Thank you, Madam Temporary Speaker. view
• 25 Nov 2018 in Senate: Madam Temporary Speaker, thank you for allowing me to add my voice to this important Motion. I congratulate Sen. (Dr.) Musuruve for bringing it because it is important. In this House, we are used to Sen. (Dr.) Musuruve’s voice when it comes to defending Persons with Disabilities (PWDs). Any minute you say something, she will stand up to defend the rights of PWDs and we are proud of her for doing that. view
• 25 Nov 2018 in Senate: As Kenyans, we know that without English there is nowhere you can go. In all schools and learning institutions, English is used for communication and everything. In fact, in some homes, people do not speak their languages but instead use English with a lot of pride. We should support this Motion because we want even learners with hearing impairment to be part of this society. view
• 25 Nov 2018 in Senate: Kiswahili is our national language but the funny part of it is that if I cannot speak Kiswahili, I have no apology but if you cannot speak English, you feel embarrassed because there is nothing you can do in Kenya today. In fact, I can say that; “no English, no job”. That is why I support this Motion because PWDs, especially leaners with hearing impairment, should be part of us. view
• 25 Nov 2018 in Senate: We know very well that parents in Kenya also live in denial and they hide their children. They do not talk openly about their children living with disabilities. It is high time we encouraged such parents to encourage their children, be proud of them and always be there and fight for their rights because God gave them those children with a purpose and we need to identify ourselves with them. view