Sylvia Mueni Kasanga

All parliamentary appearances

Entries 681 to 690 of 775.

• 9 Apr 2019 in Senate: Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, for giving me an opportunity to welcome, especially the young students here today. Boys and girls, this House should inspire you; that anybody can fit in this House, regardless of whatever walk of life you are from. Therefore, from today henceforth, you should be inspired into leadership. As you can see, we are all male and female here; so nobody is exempted. You can all be part of representation from wherever you come from. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I would like to encourage them that the future is in their hands, especially for the ... view
• 9 Apr 2019 in Senate: Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. I beg to give notice of the following Motion on improving allocation of research funds towards higher learning- AWARE THAT, early childhood education and village polytechnics are a function of the County Governments. Secondary schools, Universities, Tertiary institutions and other institutions of research are a function of the National Government under the Fourth Schedule of the Constitution; FURTHER AWARE THAT, institutions of higher learning have two basic functions; teaching and conducting research; The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from ... view
• 9 Apr 2019 in Senate: CONCERNED THAT, such institutions largely concentrate on “teaching” rather than “research”, as a method of enhancing and imparting the practical application of skills, attitude and knowledge by learners; NOTING THAT, funds allocated towards community and development oriented academic research are neither sustainable nor adequate; ACKNOWLEDGING THAT, various national policies on research and innovation are available, but fragmentation in the sector has short- changed the vision of a progressive national research agenda, thereby emboldening low science culture among the population, low global competitiveness ranking, inadequate funding, and poor linkages between academic research and commercial industry; NOW THEREFORE, the Senate urgently calls ... view
• 9 Apr 2019 in Senate: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I said that „I beg to give notice of Motion‟. view
• 9 Apr 2019 in Senate: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I cannot remember what I said at the beginning. However, the intention was to give notice of Motion. view
• 9 Apr 2019 in Senate: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, the intention is to give notice of motion. view
• 9 Apr 2019 in Senate: Sorry, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. I would have spoken after her. There was a Statement raised on 47(1) which we were hoping that maybe we would be allowed to contribute to. view
• 9 Apr 2019 in Senate: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I did not shout. My buzzer and his were on. view
• 9 Apr 2019 in Senate: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, if it is possible --- view
• 9 Apr 2019 in Senate: Thank you, Madam Temporary Speaker. One would want to laugh when some of these issues come up in the press. It is ridiculous to imagine Kenyans not using organic manure because we use them every day and that includes the urban dwellers. I cannot imagine someone waking up in the morning and passing such a policy unless they are telling us that they are „trying to bring us another product‟. Thank you, Sen. Khaniri, because we have to keep our eyes open. Clearly, there is something cooking somewhere, just like they always do. I also want to speak on the ... view