Sylvia Mueni Kasanga

All parliamentary appearances

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• 8 Jul 2021 in Senate: Parliaments of ICGLR member states are, therefore, urged to engage in legislative interventions, representative functions and effective oversight to foster stability and development if lasting peace is to be achieved in the GLR. view
• 8 Jul 2021 in Senate: The other assessment that was done was on the role of parliament in promoting good governance in the GLR in line with the FP-ICGLR mission to facilitate effective engagement of parliaments in the implementation of the Pact Plans through its Committee on Democracy and Good Governance. Good governance is about participation; equity and inclusiveness; rule of law; separation of powers; free, independent and responsible media; government legitimacy; accountability; transparency and limiting the distorting effect of money in politics. view
• 8 Jul 2021 in Senate: The assessment noted that member states faced several challenges in trying to practice good governance such as political parties being dominated by the elite, some of whom care less about the local citizens, weak institutional co-operation, lack of civic competence among citizens and lack of resources to implement strategic and action plans. view
• 8 Jul 2021 in Senate: National parliaments as one of the key institutions in a democratic system of governance are urged to play the critical role of promoting good governance. They can ensure that governments and member states of the ICGLR that are constituted by people, of the people, and for the people actively engaged in the development and implementation of laws, policies and practices that promote good governance respond to the growing public desire for greater involvement, information, accountability and better service delivery to the people of the GLR, engage better with citizens of the region in decision-making process, ensure that they have programmes ... view
• 8 Jul 2021 in Senate: In conclusion, the 11th Ordinary Session of the Plenary Assembly of the Forum took place virtually on 7th May, 2021. At the event, the Rt. Hon. Speaker of the Senate, Sen. Kenneth Lusaka, EGH, MP, was nominated to be the President of the FP-ICGLR and will hold the position for a period of one year as per the Forum’s Accord. view
• 8 Jul 2021 in Senate: I take this opportunity to congratulate our Speaker and, by extension, the Senate for election to the position. view
• 8 Jul 2021 in Senate: I thank you. view
• 18 May 2021 in Senate: Madam Temporary Speaker, I wish to request pursuant to Standing Order No.105(1) that the debate be now adjourned. I request Sen. (Prof.) Kindiki to second. Thank you. view
• 18 May 2021 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
• 18 May 2021 in Senate: Madam Temporary Speaker, the Mental Health (Amendment) Bill (Senate Bills No.32 of 2018) is back again in this House. I remember the day when we moved this Bill and how well it was received in this House. I have to say that I am so proud of the Senators of Kenya, of this 12th Parliament. Because of them, the conversation of mental health has become a national conversation. Because of the Senators and their voices, the Executive has had no choice, but to rise to the occasion, recognise the impact that mental health has on Kenyans, on their lives, economy ... view