Susan Wakarura Kihika

All parliamentary appearances

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• 21 Feb 2018 in Senate: Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, for the opportunity to also add a few remarks in support of the Warehouse Receipts System Bill (Senate Bills No. 10 of 2017). It is a Bill that is very timely because of the issues that we have seen the farmers of this country face. It aims at helping farmers to manage the post-harvest losses and make profits. It will also help stabilize the food supply as well as ensure sustainability in food security in the country. It will ensure that the farmers in Kenya make money from harvests as opposed to losing them. ... view
• 20 Feb 2018 in Senate: Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir, for giving me this opportunity to also join my colleagues in supporting the Irrigation Bill (Senate Bill No. 5 of 2017). I am quite happy that we have this Bill at this point, granted that we actually should have had The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposes only. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor, Senate. view
• 20 Feb 2018 in Senate: Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. I rise to second the Urban Areas and Cities (Amendment) Bill, Senate Bill No. 4 of 2017). As I second the Bill, I would briefly like to add that there is definitely need to amend the existing Bill as the urban areas and cities continue to have an increased population and as the counties continue to settle in and probably need more structures as they set up the areas and as they continue to provide services to the masses. I also take the opportunity to point out a few things that will be great ... view
• 13 Dec 2017 in Senate: Mr. Speaker, Sir, we wish to request for additional time for us to bring the answer to that question. The answer has not been availed to us at this point. view
• 13 Dec 2017 in Senate: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I rise to respond to the question on the status of the female prisoners and children held in prisons and remand facilities in Kenya. We have a total of 2,543 prison officers. Out of this number, 2,322 are female officers while 221 are male officers. Our department upon recruitment of new staff takes them through The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposes only. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor, Senate. view
• 13 Dec 2017 in Senate: Madam Temporary Speaker, I rise to respond to the questions raised by Sen. Halake on the position of Kenya on the Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction. Allow me to inform this august House that I am aware of the Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction on a Multilateral Treaty concluded under the Hague Conference on Private International Law on 25th October, 1980. It entered into force on 1st December, 1983 and as of 2nd August, 2017, there were 98 states party to the Convention. The Convention seeks to protect children from ... view
• 13 Dec 2017 in Senate: Thank you, Madam Temporary Speaker. In responding to the question, I would like to say the Senator is aware of the background. Therefore, I would seek your indulgence to skip the background that forms part of the answer. Kenya is a State party to the United Nation Convention of the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) which provides that the children have the right to maintain personal relationships and direct contact with both parents on a regular basis. In accordance with Article 2(6) of the Constitution of Kenya 2010, any treaty or convention ratified by Kenya becomes part of the laws ... view
• 13 Dec 2017 in Senate: Madam Temporary Speaker, the Senator’s concerns are noted. We shall be requesting the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Trade to do better in answering her question. We would request additional time to get that answer back. view
• 13 Dec 2017 in Senate: Madam Temporary Speaker, I wish to request for an additional two weeks to get this Statement. view
• 7 Dec 2017 in Senate: A point of order, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. I would wish to move an amendment on this Motion that--- view