Petronila Were Lokorio

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• 19 May 2020 in Senate: Thank you, Madam Temporary Speaker, for the opportunity to also contribute to the Statement by the Senior Counsel, Sen. Omogeni. Madam Temporary Speaker, this win is not just for this House; it is also a win for devolution. Making a ruling or giving an advisory opinion that strengthens this Senate is also strengthening devolution. We know very well that the Senate’s role is to protect devolution, counties and their governments. I would say congratulations to Sen. Omogeni, his team and even Senators who joined them in court to fight for the strengthening of this Senate and fight for the right ... view
• 19 May 2020 in Senate: Madam Temporary Speaker, this advisory opinion has also given us the power from the previous advisory opinion. It has declared that advisory opinions are also judgments, so that they are not considered as advice you can either take or leave. It has said that the advisory opinion from the Supreme Court is a judgement and we are bound by it. It will be interesting to look at the case that is at the High Court on what exactly they are going to say. With this advisory opinion from the Supreme Court, I am very optimistic with the ruling that will ... view
• 19 May 2020 in Senate: Madam Temporary Speaker, mine is on the same issue of Committee Chairpersons giving us responses. With regard to my statements on the status of governance in agricultural state corporations and another on mass recruitment for counties’ health sector, the Speaker just told the chairpersons to expedite. Listening to what Sen. Malalah is talking about, I would like those Committees to be given a specific timeline, so that they are tied. Some of these issues are topical. view
• 19 May 2020 in Senate: Madam Temporary Speaker, they were not given any timeline; I sought the Statement today. view
• 19 May 2020 in Senate: Yes, Madam Temporary Speaker. It was to the Chairperson of the Committee on Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries and the Committee on Labour and Social Welfare. view
• 19 May 2020 in Senate: Yes, Madam Temporary Speaker. view
• 12 May 2020 in Senate: Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. I rise to make a Statement pursuant to Standing Order 47 (1) on the adverse impact that the COVID-19 outbreak situation is having on the prevention and control of Malaria and other diseases of public health concern such as HIV/AIDS and Tuberculosis (TB). Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, pursuant to Standing Order 47(1), I beg to make a Statement on an issue of general topical concern namely: the adverse impact that the COVID-19 pandemic is having on the prevention and control of Malaria and other diseases of public health concern, such as HIV/AIDS and Tuberculosis ... view
• 12 May 2020 in Senate: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I have figures that I need to make reference to. view
• 12 May 2020 in Senate: Yes, there are technical issues in this Statement. view
• 12 May 2020 in Senate: Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. As I was referring to these figures, a modelling analysis by the WHO on the potential impact of disruptions in Malaria prevention and control brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic has predicted that Malaria deaths in Sub-Saharan Africa may reach 769, 000 this year, twice the number of deaths reported in 2018; a return to Malaria mortality levels last seen 20 years ago. The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor, Senate. view