Dr. Reginalda Nakhumicha Wanyonyi

All parliamentary appearances

Entries 111 to 120 of 149.

• 1 Feb 2017 in National Assembly: approach is wrong because we want to use people for our own gain and yet, we want them to realise the importance of their right to vote. We must have the right idea as to why we want to increase the number of voters. For example, I am saddened to hear that people are not allowed to enter certain churches or markets if they do not show their voter registration cards. To me, we are introducing anarchy in the country. We are denying people their right of choice. For example, if a particular person is not convinced to vote, I ... view
• 21 Apr 2016 in National Assembly: Thank you, Hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker for giving me the opportunity to contribute to this important Bill. I am excited about how far this Bill has reached. Women play a major role in life and are close to nature. That is because in many households, women fetch water, firewood and till land and, therefore, interact directly with nature and natural resources that are key to living. However, we have faced many challenges that relate to management of our natural resources. If we want to uphold the environment that sustains us, we need to allow women to play key roles in ... view
• 21 Apr 2016 in National Assembly: Thank you, Hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker. I know that my sisters will have an opportunity to contribute. Because women interact with nature and natural resources so much, it is important to have more women in decision-making positions for the management of those resources and, particularly, in Parliament. This particular Bill is important because it will enhance the management of our natural resources which sustain our lives. view
• 21 Apr 2016 in National Assembly: Secondly, we need to address the historical injustices that have bedevilled our people. Culturally, for a long time, it is men who sat together and manufactured it. Gender is embodied in culture in the sense that men sat and allocated gender roles which did not favour women. Women have taken up those roles. Because they are good custodians, they have ensured that the culture that is there is upheld. Women have done those roles for a long time, but the injustice in it is that culture never allowed women to participate in it. So, the affirmative action in this Bill ... view
• 21 Apr 2016 in National Assembly: I support this Bill. If we want sustainable food security in our country, we should include more women in leadership positions. If more women participate in leadership and in Parliament, the policies which will be passed will be sensitive to the household food security. Women interact more with families in food provision. They are the ones who look left and right to see to it that children are not sleeping hungry. Therefore, this Bill will enhance food security at the household level. view
• 21 Apr 2016 in National Assembly: I want to appeal to my fellow male colleagues. When we have more women in Parliament, it does not mean that women want to overlook or “sit” on men. For example, in Genesis Chapter 2 Verse 8 in the Bible, God says that it is not good for man to be alone. I will make him a helper. So, the woman was created as a man’s companion. It is in that respect that as we collaborate together for reproduction, it is important that we also collaborate together for leadership. It is in that spirit that we desire this particular Bill ... view
• 21 Apr 2016 in National Assembly: With those few remarks, I support the Bill. Thank you. view
• 20 Apr 2016 in National Assembly: Thank you, Hon. Deputy Speaker. I stand to support the mediated version of the Climate Change Bill. I feel privileged that the Bill came this far for some of us to give our input. I congratulate Hon. (Dr.) Wilbur Otichilo for the effort he has put into this Bill. One key thing about the mediated Bill is the inclusion of the civil society representation on the board. For a long time, when we talk about Wanjiku, in most cases, the mainstream Government structures may not capture isolated marginalised cases that need to be noticed. The civil society is very key ... view
• 20 Apr 2016 in National Assembly: captured. Therefore, their inclusion is very key. I commend the Mediation Committee for what it has done. I also thank the Senate for their input into this Bill. World over, climate change is a big problem. Kenya is on record as being among the first few countries that have come up with laws on climate change. This is something we must strongly commend. As Kenyans, we must be proud of it. It is high time that this Bill was assented to by His Excellency the President. This will make Kenya go down in history as one of the first countries ... view
• 14 Apr 2016 in National Assembly: Thank you, Hon. Deputy Speaker. I rise to contribute to the State of Nation Address by His Excellency the President. I am glad with what the President spoke about. His concern for our soldiers in Somalia is great for the nation. view