Hon Simon Nganga Kingara

All parliamentary appearances

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• 18 Jun 2020 in National Assembly: Hon. Speaker, it is good to understand that we are striving in a very difficult time to conduct business here in the House and outside the House. Maybe that is the hitch. view
• 18 Jun 2020 in National Assembly: Thank you, Hon. Speaker, for according me an opportunity to represent the great people of Ruiru on matters concerning older persons, orphans and the vulnerable. I want to take this opportunity to thank the Jubilee administration because in the 2020/2021 Financial Year, they have allocated Kshs17.6 billion to the older persons, Kshs7.9 billion to orphans and vulnerable children, and Kshs1.2 billion to people living with severe disability, view
• 18 Jun 2020 in National Assembly: Thank you for the guidance. They have made a proposal and it is a good concern. I want to point out that the data in Ruiru Constituency has not been updated since 2018. As stated, the condition of needy cases is not static. I agree with that and there are possibly many needy cases out there that have not been considered during the COVID- 19 pandemic. When the Chair was replying, you noted that about 105 older persons, 25 orphans and vulnerable children and 41 people living with severe disability did not migrated to the account- based mode of payment ... view
• 18 Jun 2020 in National Assembly: Hon. Speaker, the allocation made last year had a deficit of Kshs400 million. In the proposed budget this year, a burden of Kshs400 million will still be carried forward. Many needy persons will still not benefit this year. I wish to request this House and other relevant institutions to look into the budget for the transfer programme with an intention to increase the amount, so that we can bridge the gap because all citizens are equal. You can imagine a 70-year-old person getting paid while an 80-year old person is left out. It is a big challenge. view
• 18 Jun 2020 in National Assembly: As other Members have argued, we are guided in the manner we ask Questions or make Statements, but if it is not satisfactory, I will not just sit and watch. I want the Chair, who is a representative of the ministry, to take note of the concerns until a solution is arrived at. Before I conclude, I want to propose that money allocated for persons living with disabilities and older persons be increased every year, progressively, so as to cover as many needy people as possible. view
• 6 Jun 2020 in National Assembly: Thank you Hon. Deputy Speaker, for according me this time to represent the people of Ruiru. Pursuant to Standing Order 44(2)(c), I wish to request for a Statement from the Chairperson, Departmental Committee on Labour and Social Welfare regarding the disparities in 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
• 6 Jun 2020 in National Assembly: the disbursement of cash transfers to the elderly, orphans and persons living with severe disabilities. Hon. Deputy Speaker view
• 6 May 2020 in National Assembly: Thank you Hon. Deputy Speaker, for according me this time to represent the people of Ruiru. Pursuant to Standing Order 44(2)(c), I wish to request for a Statement from the Chairperson, Departmental Committee on Labour and Social Welfare regarding the disparities in 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
• 6 May 2020 in National Assembly: the disbursement of cash transfers to the elderly, orphans and persons living with severe disabilities. Hon. Deputy Speaker view
• 11 Mar 2020 in National Assembly: Hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker, I support and second. view