Kenneth Odhiambo Okoth

All parliamentary appearances

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• 26 Sep 2017 in National Assembly: Hon. Deputy Speaker, is the Member in order to cast aspersions about the confidence and preparation of a distinguished stateman in the history of Kenya who is ready for elections? I am a Member of Parliament for Kibra. Hon. RailaOdinga is one of my voters. We vote at the same polling station. I am his Member of Parliament. I know with full confidence as Hon. Junet has just told you that our position is that we are ready for elections. However, we are not just ready for any elections. We are insisting on quality elections. So, the Member should be ... view
• 26 Sep 2017 in National Assembly: I stand guided, Hon. Deputy Speaker. From your experience, all I would say is the fact that we are ready for quality elections, but not just any elections that are not credible. view
• 8 Jun 2017 in National Assembly: Hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker, I already spoke on this matter, however, I rise to point out the issue of quorum. The numbers are very low in the House. We do not have quorum. view
• 8 Jun 2017 in National Assembly: Hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker, I already spoke on this matter, however, I rise to point out the issue of quorum. The numbers are very low in the House. We do not have quorum. view
• 7 Jun 2017 in National Assembly: Thank you, Hon. Chairlady. I rise to oppose the amendment as proposed by the Chair of the Departmental Committee and urge the rest of the House to do the same. view
• 7 Jun 2017 in National Assembly: Thank you, Hon. Chairlady. I rise to oppose the amendment as proposed by the Chair of the Departmental Committee and urge the rest of the House to do the same. view
• 7 Jun 2017 in National Assembly: Hon. Gikaria has mentioned that we legislate in vain sometimes but the example he has given is unrealistic because one of the key accomplishments of this House was the Legal Aid Bill, which is now the Legal Aid Act. The right to legal representation especially for people who cannot afford to hire lawyers to represent them in their cases and make sure that they get justice. Access to justice is one of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and it does not stop when it comes to refugees. In fact, the Legal Aid Act of Kenya that the 11th Parliament ... view
• 7 Jun 2017 in National Assembly: Hon. Gikaria has mentioned that we legislate in vain sometimes but the example he has given is unrealistic because one of the key accomplishments of this House was the Legal Aid Bill, which is now the Legal Aid Act. The right to legal representation especially for people who cannot afford to hire lawyers to represent them in their cases and make sure that they get justice. Access to justice is one of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and it does not stop when it comes to refugees. In fact, the Legal Aid Act of Kenya that the 11th Parliament ... view
• 7 Jun 2017 in National Assembly: What Hon. Aghostinho has proposed in the Bill is correct; it does no harm. To remove it would be taking away an important provision from this Bill, which is very progressive. It is expanding the scope of management of refugee affairs to include security, administration as well as human rights angles and durable solutions. The electronic version of the Official Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor. view
• 7 Jun 2017 in National Assembly: What Hon. Aghostinho has proposed in the Bill is correct; it does no harm. To remove it would be taking away an important provision from this Bill, which is very progressive. It is expanding the scope of management of refugee affairs to include security, administration as well as human rights angles and durable solutions. The electronic version of the Official Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor. view