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.
24 Feb 2022 in Senate:
Hon. Senators, I hereby report to the Senate, that a Petition has been submitted through the Clerk, by Mr. Naphas Mengesa Mmenya of Muamala Enterprises, Nairobi County.
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24 Feb 2022 in Senate:
As you are aware Article 119(1) of the Constitution, states that- “Every person has a right to petition Parliament to consider any matter within its authority, including enacting, amending or repealing any legislation.” Hon. Senators, Mr. Mmenya has raised several salient issues in the said Petition. In 2011, there was an advertisement of a tender number MOLG/ESP/06/2011-2012 by the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister and Ministry of Local Government, for the construction of Economic Stimulus Project (ESP) in Naivasha Constituency.
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24 Feb 2022 in Senate:
The Petitioner applied for the tender on 9th December, 2011 and was later given notification of award letter for the construction of ESP Market, which included market shade, office block, pit latrine, refuse bin and water tank, on 24th February, 2012. The contract agreement was signed on 14th March, 2012.
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24 Feb 2022 in Senate:
The Municipal Council of Naivasha was to supervise the project through the office of the engineer. On 19th October, 2012, during a site visit, the engineer requested the Petitioner to construct a water borne toilet instead of a pit latrine. The resolution was forwarded to the Ministry of Local Government for necessary action, after which an addendum contract was signed to change the contract sum and works. The project was completed and handed over at a meeting on 11th December, 2014 during which it was confirmed as practically completed and structurally sound. On 18th December, 2014, a Release of Payment ...
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24 Feb 2022 in Senate:
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24 Feb 2022 in Senate:
Hon. Senators, pursuant to Standing Order No.231, I shall now allow comments, observations or clarifications in relation to the Petition for not more than 30 minutes.
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24 Feb 2022 in Senate:
Sen. (Dr.) Musuruve please proceed.
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24 Feb 2022 in Senate:
Hon. Senators I do not see any more interest in the matter. Pursuant to Standing Order 232(1), the Petition is committed to the relevant Standing Committee for its consideration. I direct that the Petition be committed to the Standing Committee on Roads and Transportation.
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24 Feb 2022 in Senate:
In terms of Standing Orders 232 (2), the Committee is required in not more than 60 calendar days from the time of reading prayer to respond to the petitioner by way of a report addressed to the petitioner and laid on the Table of the Senate. I thank you.
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