In September 2011, a fire destroyed homes and Killed over a 100 people in Sinai Slum of Nairobi. Birdi witnessed the appalling sights and the suffering the people underwent touched her deeply and she resolved to do something to help. In parliament Birdi commonly known as Sonia is focused on advocating for the availability of water all over the country because water is life. She also advocates for environmental conservation and is passionate about better infrastructure to improve the working conditions for the people of Makadara.
22 Nov 2016 in National Assembly:
Thank you, Hon. Deputy Speaker. Unfortunately, I am not aware of anything. I was not informed. So, I am not quite sure what is on the Order Paper.
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22 Nov 2016 in National Assembly:
Thank you, Hon. Deputy Speaker. Unfortunately, I am not aware of anything. I was not informed. So, I am not quite sure what is on the Order Paper.
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22 Nov 2016 in National Assembly:
Yes. I am not to present it.
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22 Nov 2016 in National Assembly:
Yes. I am not to present it.
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25 Oct 2016 in National Assembly:
Thank you, Hon. Speaker for giving me the opportunity to comment on the Petition by Hon. Jude Njomo. It is said that we should give to Caesar what belongs to Caesar. We should not look at anyone’s ethnic background when dealing with issues of taxation. This country must get what it rightfully deserves. I do not wish to defend any business that has been stealing from the Government. These allegations have been haunting Bidco Company. The Committee should do justice and bring vindication of these allegations. People who have been haunting Bidco Co. Ltd for any external benefits should be ...
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25 Oct 2016 in National Assembly:
Thank you, Hon. Deputy Speaker, for giving me this opportunity to contribute. I oppose this Bill. I respect Hon. Chepkong’a, and I would have respected him more if he sat with us from the beginning of this Bill to the end to see what each Member of Parliament has to say about it. I would like to present myself as a case. It is a very interesting case. Who would have thought that in the history of Kenya, there would be a Member of Parliament who would represent the interest of minority groups and happens to be an Indian and ...
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19 Oct 2016 in National Assembly:
Thank you, Hon. Deputy Speaker for giving me a chance to contribute to this Report.
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19 Oct 2016 in National Assembly:
Thank you, Hon. Deputy Speaker for giving me a chance to give my views on the appointment of members of the Board of Directors of the CBK.
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19 Oct 2016 in National Assembly:
If there is one thing I have noticed in the 11th Parliament, is that we stand up very quickly on many occasions defending people and appointees who come from our communities and areas. It has happened before and it happens time and again. If anything, I would be the first one to stand up and rejoice just because one of the appointments in this list is from the Indian community. But look at the record of Mr. Ravi Ruparel. Inside out, this gentleman has it all. I am standing in sheer happiness, raising my hand and saying that I agree ...
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19 Oct 2016 in National Assembly:
First of all, as a House, we need to contribute towards the background of each candidate. Whatever has been contributed so far on this Report on the Floor of the House has been documented in the HANSARD in terms of what each one of us has said about this Report. It has been mentioned that we should be giving opportunities to women, youth and persons with disabilities. Our country harbours 42 plus one tribes. The Jubilee Government has tried in appointing women and people with disabilities to public offices. There is no doubt about that. We should commend the Government ...
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