Roselinda Soipan Tuya

All parliamentary appearances

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• 15 Jun 2017 in National Assembly: Hon. Speaker, the Report lays out the various resolutions and the status of implementation of the various petitions. This is for the purpose of ensuring a smooth transition to the Select Committee on Implementation of the 12th Parliament. view
• 25 Oct 2016 in National Assembly: Thank you, Hon. Deputy Speaker. At the outset, I want to vehemently oppose this Bill. When it comes to gender issues in this country, the term “progressive” simply means “would not do it” and “cannot do it”. There are no two meanings to the term “progressive” when it comes to gender equity. We will be duping Kenyans and women of Kenya talking about this “animal” called “progressive”. The Bill is unconstitutional because it does not offer us a solution to a principle that was voted for and supported by a majority of Kenyans during the referendum in 2010. view
• 25 Oct 2016 in National Assembly: I have a lot of respect for the Leader of the Majority Party. He said that since the Executive and the Judiciary have not implemented the principle, we will not do it as the Legislature, as it will be wrong. Two wrongs do not make a right. As honourable members of the 11th Parliament, we need to stand up and be counted as progressive Hon. Members, strong and courageous enough to confront the need for gender equity in this country. view
• 25 Oct 2016 in National Assembly: Again, the Leader of the Majority Party has said that the body language in the House seems like we are agreeing to this Bill, and yet we are pretending to oppose it. The time when a woman says “No” when she means “Yes” is long gone. That was a thing of the times of our great grandmothers and not even our grandmothers. The women of this House know what they want and we say “Yes” when we want it. We do not say “Yes” when we do not want it. When we do not want it we say “No”. Here ... view
• 25 Oct 2016 in National Assembly: What is the meaning of the word “progressive”? I am happy that my seniors are seated right across me, including Hon. Kajwang’, who has utterly surprised me by supporting this Bill. The word “progressive” means “a process favouring progress; a process favouring change; a process favouring improvement developing or happening gradually.” view
• 25 Oct 2016 in National Assembly: Hon. Deputy Speaker, tell me where we have moved gradually from where we were not even in 1963. This so-called pole pole is what is going to destroy this country. We have not moved an inch from the so-called progressive direction that was given to us by the Supreme Court in 2012. We are not serious and that is why I am saying that we are lying to Kenyans and we are pretending. We are burying our heads in the sand. The issue of gender equity or two-thirds is not about women. It is an affirmative action to bring about ... view
• 25 Oct 2016 in National Assembly: I talk as a women representative. The position I am holding in this House is an affirmative action position. The opportunity given to me by the Constitution to sit as a Member of the National Assembly has given me tremendous capacity. I can say for sure that I will go for this affirmative action position once more. Otherwise, I have the capacity to vie for a governorship position or even the presidency of this country. Without the opportunity afforded to me by the affirmative action position of women’s representative, I would not be here. The only reason I will vie ... view
• 25 Oct 2016 in National Assembly: At this point, I wish to point out that there is a defect in the constitutional amendment proposed by Hon. Chepkong’a and we need direction on how to deal with it. This is because progressive implementation of legislation is totally different from progressive implementation of the principle. What we need is implementation of the principle, but it cannot be in the manner in which it is in this Bill because it does not propose anything. It is just taking us back to square one. With those few remarks, I once again oppose and oppose this Bill. view
• 25 Oct 2016 in National Assembly: Thank you, Hon. Deputy Speaker. This is a very serious issue and it is what we are fighting for as the women of this country. Hon. Deputy Speaker, I may be beautiful and I know I am, but I am just like all my sisters in this House. However, we are not here to beautify these seats of Parliament. We are talking about a serious issue and the only thing the Hon. Member for Homa Bay can see is the “flowery-ness” of women. That is what we are fighting. If your mindset is about how beautiful, flowery and good a ... view
• 11 Oct 2016 in National Assembly: Thank you, Hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker for giving me the opportunity to add my voice in support of this important Bill. Early childhood education is critical in our nation. This is where we mould our children who either become responsible or irresponsible citizens. During the early stages of a child, we do The electronic version of the Official Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor. view