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.
2 Mar 2022 in Senate:
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done so far. However, that money is not enough and it comes very late. The funds should be disbursed after every two months. However, they sometimes go for three, four, five or six months without receiving it. When they receive that money after more than the stipulated two months, they still receive Kshs2,000 only. Every time this money is in arrears for three, four, five or six months, it does not achieve the purpose for which the Government intended.
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2 Mar 2022 in Senate:
I appreciate what the national Government is doing so far. However, the county governments should now take up that responsibility. First, they should identify the elderly who are not netted by the national Government. What programme can they put in place to supplement or totally take care of those who have not been netted by the national Government?
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2 Mar 2022 in Senate:
Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, first, it is so clear to me that the health conditions of some of the elderly persons is not very good. I know most of them are struggling with their health. They need a proper medical cover to take care of them. However, some of them even as they struggle with medical conditions, if they have medical cover which is sure that every time they are not well they can go to the hospitals and get the medical attention that they need.
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Secondly, some of the elderly are still in good health condition, even as they ail and suffer from some diseases. There are some elderly people who are healthy enough to some extend and they can be supported. I need those people to be identified. The money which is meant for their upkeep should be given to them. Apart from just giving them the money, they should go through some training. I know of some areas where such people have been assisted to the extent that they are now able to continue with their lives in a normal way because they ...
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If you are trained to utilize it and multiply it, be it in farming, vegetable farming, poultry, horticulture and any activity that can be carried out, it will go a long way. The elderly will also choose their areas of interest. Capacity building and training can be done for them as needed. The idea is to help those who are able to support themselves. They cannot be supported forever or until their lives end. However, this should not be for everybody. This is the gist of this Motion. I would like the county governments to put proper structures and policies ...
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for the common good of the people of Kenya. It does not matter whether the assistance is coming from the national Government, or the county governments. Whatever the national Government is doing is good, but let us also bring on board the county governments and let them put everything in place to assist our people. With those many remarks, I support this Motion and ask Sen. (Dr.) Musuruve to second it.
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1 Mar 2022 in Senate:
Hon. Senators, we defer Order No.10, that is, The Law of Succession (Amendment) Bill, (Senate Bills No. 15 of 2021).
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1 Mar 2022 in Senate:
We also defer Order No. 11; that is The Street Vendors (Protection of Livelihood) Bill (Senate Bills No. 7 of 2021).
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