Hilary Kiplang'at Kosgei

Hon. Hilary Kosgei (Kipkelion West, UDA) Thank you, Hon. Speaker. I join all the Members who have spoken before me to support the joint Report of the Senate and the National Assembly, under the able leadership of the Chairperson, Hon. Gabriel Tongoyo. A lot has been said about Mr Douglas...

Hon. Hilary Kosgei (Kipkelion West, UDA) Thank you, Hon. Speaker. I join all the Members who have spoken before me to support the joint Report of the Senate and the National Assembly, under the able leadership of the Chairperson, Hon. Gabriel Tongoyo. A lot has been said about Mr Douglas...

Hon. Hilary Kosgei (Kipkelion West, UDA) Thank you, Hon. Speaker. Allow me to welcome the students from Chesigot Primary School from my constituency and the other students from Baringo in Parliament. On my own behalf and that of the House…

Hon. Hilary Kosgei (Kipkelion West, UDA) On behalf of Baringo and Elgeyo Marakwet counties, myself and the House, I wish them a pleasant stay here as they observe the Parliament proceedings. These students are the future leaders of this country. Some of them are preparing to take over from us....

Hon. Hilary Kosgei (Kipkelion West, UDA) Thank you, Hon. Speaker. Allow me to welcome the students from Chesigot Primary School from my constituency and the other students from Baringo in Parliament. On my own behalf and that of the House…

Hon. Hilary Kosgei (Kipkelion West, UDA) On behalf of Baringo and Elgeyo Marakwet counties, myself and the House, I wish them a pleasant stay here as they observe the Parliament proceedings. These students are the future leaders of this country. Some of them are preparing to take over from us....

Hon. Hilary Kosgei (Kipkelion West, UDA) It is the Ministry’s response to the request for Statement sought by Hon. Irene Mayaka.

Hon. Hilary Kosgei (Kipkelion West, UDA) Hon. Speaker, I agree with the concerns of the Hon. Member and, probably, you can give us direction so that the Cabinet Secretary can work out something and appear before the Committee to address the concerns of the Member.

Hon. Hilary Kosgei (Kipkelion West, UDA) Thank you, Hon. Speaker. This is the response from the Ministry regarding a request for Statement by Hon. Irene Mayaka on the status report on the campaign to end female genital mutilation by the year 2022.

Hon. Hilary Kosgei (Kipkelion West, UDA) Hon. Speaker, as a way of introduction, Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) is defined as the procedure involving partial or total removal of the external female genitalia, or any other injury to the female genital organs for non-medical reasons. It is one of the most...

Hon. Hilary Kosgei (Kipkelion West, UDA) Hon. Speaker, I am aware of that. So, I will go directly to the responses.

Hon. Hilary Kosgei (Kipkelion West, UDA) Hon. Speaker, I will take you right to the highlights on Page 14 on the initiatives put in place to sustain the gains made beyond 2022 and the programmes put in place to enhance awareness on the effects of FGM, which are listed as:...

Hon. Hilary Kosgei (Kipkelion West, UDA) Yes.

Hon. Hilary Kosgei (Kipkelion West, UDA) It is the Ministry’s response to the request for Statement sought by Hon. Irene Mayaka.

Hon. Hilary Kosgei (Kipkelion West, UDA) Hon. Speaker, I agree with the concerns of the Hon. Member and, probably, you can give us direction so that the Cabinet Secretary can work out something and appear before the Committee to address the concerns of the Member.

Hon. Hilary Kosgei (Kipkelion West, UDA) Thank you, Hon. Speaker. This is the response from the Ministry regarding a request for Statement by Hon. Irene Mayaka on the status report on the campaign to end female genital mutilation by the year 2022.

Hon. Hilary Kosgei (Kipkelion West, UDA) Hon. Speaker, as a way of introduction, Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) is defined as the procedure involving partial or total removal of the external female genitalia, or any other injury to the female genital organs for non-medical reasons. It is one of the most...

Hon. Hilary Kosgei (Kipkelion West, UDA) Hon. Speaker, I am aware of that. So, I will go directly to the responses.

Hon. Hilary Kosgei (Kipkelion West, UDA) Hon. Speaker, I will take you right to the highlights on Page 14 on the initiatives put in place to sustain the gains made beyond 2022 and the programmes put in place to enhance awareness on the effects of FGM, which are listed as:...

Hon. Hilary Kosgei (Kipkelion West, UDA) Yes.

Hon. Hilary Kosgei (Kipkelion West, UDA) Thank you very much, Hon. Temporary Speaker. I wish to second this Motion and say that this is a great day for Kenya. Studies have shown that by the year 2050, 65 per cent of the population of Kenyans will live in urban areas....

Hon. Hilary Kosgei (Kipkelion West, UDA) Hon. Temporary Speaker, is it in order for the Member for Kilgoris to say that he supports the Bill and continue to criticise it and oppose its substance when he knows the processes involved in legislation of Bills? We have a stage where we...

Hon. Hilary Kosgei (Kipkelion West, UDA) Thank you, Hon. Deputy Speaker. I rise to support this Bill by Hon. Malulu Injendi. Before I make a few comments, allow me to welcome the students from my constituency, Lesirwo Secondary School, to Parliament Buildings and the other students who are in the...

Hon. Hilary Kosgei (Kipkelion West, UDA) On a point of order, Hon. Temporary Speaker.

Hon. Hilary Kosgei (Kipkelion West, UDA) Hon. Temporary Speaker, is it in order for the Member for Kilgoris to say that he supports the Bill and continue to criticise it and oppose its substance when he knows the processes involved in legislation of Bills? We have a stage where we...

Hon. Hilary Kosgei (Kipkelion West, UDA) Thank you, Hon. Deputy Speaker. I rise to support this Bill by Hon. Malulu Injendi. Before I make a few comments, allow me to welcome the students from my constituency, Lesirwo Secondary School, to Parliament Buildings and the other students who are in the...

Hon. Hilary Kosgei (Kipkelion West, UDA) On a point of order, Hon. Temporary Speaker.

Hon. Hilary Kosgei (Kipkelion West, UDA) Thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker. I join my colleagues in congratulating the Member for Githunguri, Hon. Wamuchomba, for coming up with this timely and progressive Bill. At Independence, the crafters and founders of this Republic were so concerned about building the new nation that...