Sifuna Edwin Watenya

All parliamentary appearances

Entries 1481 to 1490 of 1823.

• 21 Mar 2023 in Senate: The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor, Senate. view
• 21 Mar 2023 in Senate: If you look at the responsibilities of the counties in the Fourth Schedule, in fact, out of the four, when it comes to education where we have pre-primary education, village polytechnics, childcare facilities, and homecraft centres, I think counties have only made advancements when it comes to Early Childhood Development and Education (ECDE) classrooms. However, we still have challenges of lack of enough ECDE classrooms in our counties. view
• 21 Mar 2023 in Senate: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, since we have heard sections of this administration saying that they are keen on unbundling all the devolved functions and financing them adequately, we would like to see that even in the Budget Policy Statement (BPS). In the Report of the committee, it was noted that Kshs2 billion grant for funding the rehabilitation of vocational education and training centres and village polytechnics was converted to the equitable share in the Financial Year 2022/2023. view
• 21 Mar 2023 in Senate: This is the larger problem with devolution. We have clearly defined devolved responsibilities, yet resources do not follow those responsibilities. It is our responsibility as the Senate to ensure that counties receive these monies that are required. Secondly, I heard the Senator for Kiambu County speaking and I was not convinced that he has gone through the Bill. I am the Senator for Nairobi City County but I am well versed with village life. There are things in the village that require people who have specific technical skills. I will give examples. If you have a cattle dip in your ... view
• 21 Mar 2023 in Senate: The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor, Senate. view
• 21 Mar 2023 in Senate: of their needs and put in place measures for provision of vocational education and training to them. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, even in construction of the centres themselves and if you look at Clause 7(2)(a); the counties are supposed to put in place the necessary infrastructure and mechanism, to ensure that those trainees with disability are provided with appropriate interventions, so that they are able to access education and training that they need. I am generally impressed with the Bill. I want to conclude with some concerns that I think Sen. M. Kajwang’ will take positively. It is on the ... view
• 21 Mar 2023 in Senate: Have we run out of time? view
• 15 Mar 2023 in Senate: On a point of order, Mr. Speaker, Sir. view
• 15 Mar 2023 in Senate: On a point of order, Mr. Speaker, Sir. view
• 15 Mar 2023 in Senate: Mr. Speaker, Sir, this is why the Senate Minority Leader was insisting that you at least listen to the rest of us before you make a decision. I have a lot of respect for you, both as my senior in law and as the Speaker of this House. I feel that it is also my responsibility to extend some protection to your Chair. The point I rise on is that, in fact, when you are party to a matter, you are presumed to be represented before that Tribunal. I remember very clearly in your presentation when you were served with ... view