Petronila Were Lokorio

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• 12 Jun 2018 in Senate: Thank you, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir. I beg to move that the Office of the County Printer (Senate Bills No.7 of 2018) be now read a second time. The purpose of the Bill is to establish the Office of the County Printer in each of the 47 counties in order to enable counties to independently publish Bills, laws and all other important documents that require publication as I will show. It is also important to point out from the onset that pursuant to Article 185 (1) of the Constitution, the legislative authority of a county is vested in the County ... view
• 7 Jun 2018 in Senate: Thank you, Madam Temporary Speaker. I would like to thank Sen. Khaniri for caring about the people of Vihiga. When he came up with this Statement, I knew he was an angry man. This is because he raised a similar statement when nine members of one family in Vihiga died on the same road. So, the laxity of the Police to The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposes only. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor, Senate. view
• 7 Jun 2018 in Senate: Thank you, Madam Temporary Speaker. I applaud the Kenyan delegation that went for the IPU hearings to discuss the issue on the impact of safe, orderly and regular migration. These migration laws have come at the right time when we are having a crisis of refugees from Syria heading towards Europe. Coming closer home in Kenya, we also have the same issue because we are the hub of economic progress in this region. Every time our neighbours are in some unstable state, we receive these immigrants. So, it is crucial to have a law that will guide on how to ... view
• 7 Jun 2018 in Senate: Thank you, Madam Temporary Speaker. I would like to thank the Mover of this Motion, Sen. Khaniri. The Motion is on Registration of PWDs. It is crucial for these people to be known. This is because some of the special children with disabilities are locked up in homes. So, mandatory registration will force parents to bring these children out and the Government can assist them to go to school. Article 54 of the Constitution provides that no one should be left behind, especially the PWDs. They also have rights like everyone else. We should know where they are, so that ... view
• 7 Jun 2018 in Senate: Thank you, Madam Temporary Speaker. I will speak using the English language. However, they usually ask that question in Kiswahili and that is why I was tempted to say it in that language. They will ask, “Where do we get these PWDs to put them on the party nomination list?” The law requires that these people are put on the party list for nominations. However, we do not know, as political parties, where to find them. With registration of these PWDs, we will be able to get them. Some of them with capabilities will be nominated to serve in county ... view
• 6 Jun 2018 in Senate: Thank you Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, for giving me this opportunity to welcome Precious Blood Secondary School, Riruta to the Senate. The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposes only. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor, Senate. view
• 6 Jun 2018 in Senate: Thank you Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. I would like to join the Senate in welcoming students and teachers of Precious Blood Secondary School, Riruta to the Senate and wish them well in the business that they have come to conduct here. I also rise as a member of their Board of Management and I know that they are great girls who are doing this country proud. We expect the best results this year and, in the years, to come because that is what Precious Blood Secondary School, Riruta stands for. Welcome girls. view
• 17 May 2018 in Senate: Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, I beg to reply to this Motion that seeks to establish offices of the Commission of Administrative Justice at the county level. I would also like to thank all the Members who have passionately contributed to this Motion, even those who think we need to amend parts of this Motion, as we proceed to draft a Bill to amend the Commission of Administrative Justice Act. On the issue of lack of resources to decentralize, we cannot put a value or an amount on proper provision of services to wananchi . Proper public service delivery cannot be ... view
• 16 May 2018 in Senate: On a point of order, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. view
• 16 May 2018 in Senate: Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. We had already moved and seconded these Motions, so it is just further debate. view