Hamida Ali Kibwana

Sen. Kibwana Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. I fully support Sen. Mumma on this issue. Today, having the Cabinet Secretary here, it was sad when I asked about the number of deaths, of which she never gave the data. It seems arrogant that the Government does not give a...

Sen. Kibwana Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I also want to celebrate women on occasion of the International Day of Women. I rise pursuant to Standing Order No.52 (1) to make a Statement on a matter of general topical concern celebrating the achievements and contributions of women from all walks...

Sen. Kibwana I think I will mention the others as I am coming to Statements, Motions and so on. My dear sister, Sen. Shakila Abdalla, you are also there, but I wanted to mention you in other words. I have also mentioned Sen. Kavindu Muthama. March 7, 2024 SENATE DEBATES...

Sen. Kibwana Mr. Speaker, Sir, I will continue. These contributions, aimed at enhancing the status of women and girls across the nation signify a substantial accomplishment. I must implore all chairpersons to prioritize the monitoring and implementation of resolutions passed by the House that are dedicated to improving the lives...

Sen. Kibwana Asante, Bwana Spika. Nimesimama pia kuchangia Ripoti ya Kamati ya kuwalipa wafanyikazi wetu malipo yao ya kustaafu. Hii ni changamoto kubwa kwa wafanyikazi wetu kwa sababu wanakosa pesa zao baada ya kustaafu ilhali wamejikaza na kutumia muda wao kuifanyia Serikali kazi. Wamejinyima na kuekeza pesa ili mwisho waitumie...

Sen. Kibwana Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. My Statement is on an issue of general topical concern, on delays in the processing of Bills. Mr. Speaker, Sir, I rise Pursuant to Standing Order No. 52 (1) , to make a Statement on a matter of general topical concern, drawing the...

Sen. Kibwana Sen. (Dr.) Khalwale, proceed.

Sen. Kibwana Sen. Kibwana, please proceed with your contribution. Do not exchange with anybody. Just proceed to make your contribution.

Sen. Kibwana No please, Sen. Kibwana. Sen. Orwoba, please cite it. The report is online, can you get it? You must be speaking from a point of fact. Proceed, Sen. Kibwana.

Sen. Kibwana On a point of order, Madam Temporary Speaker.

Sen. Kibwana

Sen. Kibwana Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I rise pursuant to Standing Order No.53 (1) to seek a Statement from the Standing Committee on Health regarding the circumstances that led to the amputation of baby Jennifer Mwasi’s hand at Wesu Hospital in Taita Taveta County. In the Statement, the Committee...

Sen. Kibwana

Sen. Kibwana

Sen. Kibwana Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I rise, pursuant to Standing Order No.53 (1) , to seek a Statement from the Standing Committee on Justice, Legal Affairs, and Human Rights concerning the Gender-Based Violence (GBV) incidents submitted as evidence during the impeachment proceedings of Governor Kawira Mwangaza held on...

Sen. Kibwana

Sen. Kibwana

Sen. Kibwana

Sen. Kibwana

Sen. Kibwana Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I rise, pursuant to Standing Order No.53 (1) , to seek a Statement from the Standing Committee on Justice, Legal Affairs, and Human Rights concerning the Gender-Based Violence (GBV) incidents submitted as evidence during the impeachment proceedings of Governor Kawira Mwangaza held on...

Sen. Kibwana

Sen. Kibwana

Sen. Kibwana Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I rise pursuant to Standing Order No.52 (1) to make a Statement on a matter of general topical concern regarding the recent release of Kenya’s first ever Time Use Survey Report. This development is pivotal in the pursuit of gender equality and the...

Sen. Kibwana Mr. Speaker, Sir, I request my colleague, Sen. (Dr.) Khalwale, to give me time. He has not even understood the gist of the Statement. I had not even started yet. I do not see why he is getting jittery on this one and yet I had not even...

Sen. Kibwana Yes, Mr. Speaker, Sir.

Sen. Kibwana Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. The findings are both enlightening and concerning. The report reveals that, on average, women in Kenya spend approximately five times more time than men on unpaid domestic and care work. This not only perpetuates gender inequalities, but also impedes women’s empowerment, hindering their...

Sen. Kibwana Thank you Mr. Speaker, Sir. I will proceed with my second Statement on the establishment of mental health unit desks in all institutions in Kenya. Mr. Speaker, Sir, I rise, pursuant to Standing Order No.53 (1) , to request for a Statement from the Standing Committee on Health...

Sen. Kibwana Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I rise pursuant to Standing Order No.52 (1) to make a Statement on a matter of general topical concern regarding the recent release of Kenya’s first ever Time Use Survey Report. This development is pivotal in the pursuit of gender equality and the...

Sen. Kibwana Mr. Speaker, Sir, I request my colleague, Sen. (Dr.) Khalwale, to give me time. He has not even understood the gist of the Statement. I had not even started yet. I do not see why he is getting jittery on this one and yet I had not even...

Sen. Kibwana Yes, Mr. Speaker, Sir.

Sen. Kibwana Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. The findings are both enlightening and concerning. The report reveals that, on average, women in Kenya spend approximately five times more time than men on unpaid domestic and care work. This not only perpetuates gender inequalities, but also impedes women’s empowerment, hindering their...

Sen. Kibwana Thank you Mr. Speaker, Sir. I will proceed with my second Statement on the establishment of mental health unit desks in all institutions in Kenya. Mr. Speaker, Sir, I rise, pursuant to Standing Order No.53 (1) , to request for a Statement from the Standing Committee on Health...