Reuben Kiborek

All parliamentary appearances

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• 20 Sep 2023 in Senate: My appeal is that because these vulnerable people may be in remote parts of this country, kindly lead us. Let us support them to ensure that they are registered. We are working with the National Government Administrative Officers (NGAO) Team, including the Chiefs, the District County Commissioners (DCCs), and the County Commissioners (CCs) to ensure that this registration goes on in every county, constituency, location and sub-location. Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. view
• 20 Sep 2023 in Senate: Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. That registration is ongoing across the country in every county, constituency, location and sub-location. If there is an issue with your county, I will look into it. I thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. view
• 20 Sep 2023 in Senate: Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir, and the Senator for asking this question on digital support for PWDs. My response is that assistive technology has been provided for the specific categories of PWDs. So, that is what the council has been able to do and the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to give further guidance in case you need that support. view
• 20 Sep 2023 in Senate: Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. Let me ask the CEO to answer that question. He comes from the Northern Kenya in Wajir--- view
• 20 Sep 2023 in Senate: Well, guided Mr. Speaker, Sir. We would request for time to give further analysis of the report. view
• 20 Sep 2023 in Senate: Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir, and Senator for your question. On assistive devices, the support programme for this financial year we have been able to support 3,359 eligible persons with disabilities. You will notice that we are only targeting the ones with severe disability. Secondly, the resources are not enough. Therefore, we are only able to support a few with those assistive devices. Thirdly, as a Ministry, we are going to bring a Social Assistance Fund Bill which will bring donors on board once we pass it. So, my appeal is that once that Bill comes to the National Assembly ... view
• 20 Sep 2023 in Senate: Thank you, Sen. Mandago for your question and support to the vulnerable persons that we have in this country. The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Director, Hansard Services,Senate. view
• 20 Sep 2023 in Senate: It is true that the resources are not enough. Currently, the council has a budget of Kshs259 million. Out of that Kshs259 million, they are only given about Kshs100 million. So, they are short of the funds that they are given. Giving services to these persons can a times be a challenge. I agree with you that some of them may not be able to get the devices they need when they need them. My appeal also is for the leaders who are here to kindly support. I will also be asking the National Assembly to pass the budget for ... view
• 20 Sep 2023 in Senate: Thank you, Sen. (Dr.) Khalwale for the question. Through the council as a Ministry, we have an education support programme where we give scholarships to learners. It is for eligible children and youth with disabilities in secondary and tertiary institutions. I presided over the giving out of these scholarships this year at the University of Nairobi grounds. Representatives of 2231 learners were able to get these scholarships. Again, we are short of funds, but we give out the little that we have to PWDs beneficiaries. view
• 20 Sep 2023 in Senate: Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir and the Senate Majority Leader for the questions. The Ministry has embarked on labour migration because the Government is focused on that. I have clear directions that enable me sign bilateral agreements with various countries in order to create job opportunities for Kenyans. Currently, we are processing the bilateral labour agreements. I will mention a few countries like Oman, Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates (UAE). We have discussions with Austria and Germany. I cannot remember the other countries, but they are 15. The agreements are at advanced stage are with Oman, Kuwait, ... view