Susan Wakarura Kihika

All parliamentary appearances

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• 4 May 2021 in Senate: We do not need a constitutional amendment to get the two-thirds gender principle in place. If the two hand-shakers who are the principals who are the ones who determined how Parliament votes, who have helped in capturing this Parliament had enough goodwill towards the womenfolk of this country, they would call their MPs – National Assembly Members and Senators – and the two-thirds gender Bill would pass in the morning. By 10.00 a.m., we would have that passed. However, because there is no goodwill, they want to dangle some carrots that we know add no value to us. On that ... view
• 4 May 2021 in Senate: You cannot tell us that we need to amend the Constitution to appease two people. It is their problems and not that of this country. I completely disagree with that, that we need a constitutional amendment to avert bitterly contested elections. That, my friends, is the nature of democracy. If you are not up to it, then stay away from the kitchen. Do not run for anything, go and sell ice cream. That may be the best career. Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, as for the 35 per cent to counties, we know that right now the 15 per cent under ... view
• 4 May 2021 in Senate: On a point of order, Madam Deputy Speaker. view
• 4 May 2021 in Senate: Yes, Madam Deputy Speaker. I have heard what you have said and do not want to argue, but seek an understanding. You have said that if one has a balance of time, they will be allowed to use all their time before we move to the next Member. Why did that not happen when we started at 10.00 a.m.? Other Members have spoken before him. He should have been the first person to speak. I do not understand how it applies now and not then. view
• 28 Apr 2021 in Senate: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I have spoken with Sen. Linturi as the Government apologist continued talking and he is still under arrest. He is still in custody. view
• 23 Feb 2021 in Senate: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I beg to give to give Notice of the following Motion- THAT, the Senate notes the Report of the Parliament of Kenya Delegation to the 141st Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) and related meetings, held in Belgrade, Serbia, from 13th to 17th October, 2019 laid on the Table of the House on Wednesday, 4th March, 2020. view
• 23 Feb 2021 in Senate: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I beg to give to give Notice of the following Motion- THAT, the Senate notes the Report of the Parliament of Kenya Delegation to the 141st Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) and related meetings, held in Belgrade, Serbia, from 13th to 17th October, 2019 laid on the Table of the House on Wednesday, 4th March, 2020. view
• 23 Feb 2021 in Senate: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I rise pursuant to Standing Order No. 47(1) to make a Statement on an issue of general topical concern on the implications of gender and corruption on resource allocation with a focus on the budget for the Financial Year 2021/2022. Corruption remains a perverse global challenge and continues to erode public trust, democratic institutions and undermines sustainable inclusive development and peace. It also aggravates poverty. Corruption is manifested in several ways, including the abuse of office for private gains, bribery, extortion, fraud and embezzlement, among other forms of gross misconduct of persons that have been entrusted with ... view
• 23 Feb 2021 in Senate: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I rise pursuant to Standing Order No. 47(1) to make a Statement on an issue of general topical concern on the implications of gender and corruption on resource allocation with a focus on the budget for the Financial Year 2021/2022. Corruption remains a perverse global challenge and continues to erode public trust, democratic institutions and undermines sustainable inclusive development and peace. It also aggravates poverty. Corruption is manifested in several ways, including the abuse of office for private gains, bribery, extortion, fraud and embezzlement, among other forms of gross misconduct of persons that have been entrusted with ... view
• 23 Feb 2021 in Senate: These funds have the potential to have less oversight and transparency as they move rapidly to meet the urgent needs resulting from the pandemic. Mr. Speaker, Sir, already there have been cases of scarcity in essential protection, life-saving equipment, adequate assistance and the provision of vital services. We, as the Senate, must judiciously play our oversight role over these funds. Otherwise, it will affect our ability as a country to respond to and recover from this pandemic. Even worse, it will cripple our ability to respond and facilitate services towards other key sectors such as education, water and agriculture, amongst ... view