A niece of the late Robert Ouko, she was interested in politics in 1992. She recalls how she realized where her fate was in 1990s, when she followed her family discussions on political developments in the country. She used to follow keenly political activists like Paul Muite and James Orengo since she had an interest in people’s rights and justice. She gained experience in developing a solid manifesto and campaign structure during the campaigns of her husband Eric Nyamunga, former Nyando MP. In her manifesto, she promised economic empowerment for the youth and women, adult education for women, mentorship for girls and sports opportunities in the county.
11 Jun 2019 in Senate:
We just pile problems and we think that it is only the mad people in the market places or in Mathari Hospital who are sick. We should look at our lives and how we treat each other. What mechanisms can we put in place to take care of people who are hurting? People are hurting in different ways. That is why we see a lot of cases of suicide. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, one of the Senators said that men are more affected than women. I think it is because women know how to come together and also share problems. ...
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11 Jun 2019 in Senate:
Another issue that is very critical is the fact that Mathari Hospital is the only referral hospital which deals with most mental cases. I know we have rehabilitation homes like the one along Chiromo Road and many others that deal with rehabilitation of people who have been ruined by alcohol or drugs. This eventually affects their mental status. We should make sure that each and every county takes care of their people. People who are mentally sick should not be left homeless because the combination is a very big burden. There is stigma that goes with the mental sickness. In ...
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4 Jun 2019 in Senate:
Mr. Speaker, Sir, it is a point of information. This afternoon, I have listened to most Members contribute to this Petition, but I do not think they are doing so from a point of knowledge. The University of Nairobi (UoN) has over 300 students in one class, compared to the latter days when one class would have only 40 students. So, we cannot sit here and debate about things that we do not even understand. The students going to KSL, as far as The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this ...
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4 Jun 2019 in Senate:
I am concerned – and I am talking from a point of knowledge – do not have enough knowledge. We will not just pass students for the sake of it. It is important that we check and find out why there is this mass failure. It is good to know the root cause because debating to make people professionals does not make sense.
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4 Jun 2019 in Senate:
Mr. Speaker, Sir, that is my point of information.
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30 May 2019 in Senate:
Well spoken. Sen. Shiyonga, you have the Floor.
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30 May 2019 in Senate:
Hon. Senator, can you be clear on the issues you are trying to raise?
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30 May 2019 in Senate:
Senate Majority Leader do you mean that anyone of us can take a stone and throw at the other?
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30 May 2019 in Senate:
That brings us to the end of the debate on the Motion. I call upon the Mover, Sen. Kwamboka, to reply.
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30 May 2019 in Senate:
Hon. Senators, this Motion does not affect the counties; therefore, I will now put the question.
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