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"speaker_name": "Alego Usonga, ODM",
"speaker_title": "Hon. Samuel Atandi",
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"content": "education, including establishing Kenya Technical Trainers' and Kenya Science Teachers' colleges to address increasing learners' demands. Hon. Deputy Speaker, the late Hon. Oloo Aringo served the people of Alego-Usonga for a record five terms, first from 1974 to 1992 on the Kenya African National Union (KANU) ticket. He was re-elected from 1997 to 2002 on a National Development Party (NDP) ticket. Subsequently, he served as a nominated Member of Parliament on a National Rainbow Coalition (NARC) ticket. His cumulative period of 25 years in Parliament, marked by an enduring passion for the well-being of his people and an unshakable commitment to parliamentary reforms, earned him the respect and admiration of his colleagues and constituents. His mastery and flair of parliamentary procedure, traditions, practices and precedents were, perhaps, only comparable to the late Hon. Martin Shikuku, the late Hon. George Anyona and Hon. Paul Muite. His contributions were always well-researched and laced with great wit and humour. The late Hon. Oloo Aringo was a firm believer and advocate of parliamentary independence and democracy. The parliamentary reforms he initiated, in conjunction with his reform-minded colleagues through the Parliamentary Service Bill of 1999, which, among other things, established the Parliamentary Service Commission in 2001, cemented the independence of Parliament, which before then, used to be administered as a Department in the Office of the President. This historic role in the independence of Parliament stands out as the late Hon. Oloo Aringo’s most memorable legacy and remarkable contribution to Kenya's parliamentary history. In recognition of his tireless, courageous and forthright leadership in reforming Parliament, fellow legislators elected him as the first Vice-Chairman of the PSC. His tenure on the Commission was marked by prudent policy-making that fostered a professional and efficient parliamentary service, laying the groundwork for the PSC's continued growth and modernisation that resonates to this day, reflecting his belief in the importance of supporting elected leaders. Indeed, we owe today's competitive remuneration, benefits and dignified work environment to the visionary, gallant and focused efforts of the late Hon. Oloo Aringo. He also championed various legislative initiatives that laid a firm and solid foundation from which several futuristic and impactful institutional organs, such as the Parliamentary Budget Office and the Budget and Appropriations Committee, interrogate and guide the approval of the national budget. It also merits mention that during the sessions of the National Constitution of Kenya Review Commission, also known as the Bomas Conference of 2003-2004, the late Hon. Oloo Aringo successfully moved the Affirmative Action Motion to recognise the sovereignty of the people in the Constitution to dismantle the powers of the imperial presidency. He also proposed the anchoring of the provisions for impeachment of the President, which are encapsulated in the Constitution of Kenya, 2010. Upon exiting Parliament, he represented Parliament in the Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC) for six years. Beyond public service, the late Hon. Oloo Aringo utilised his impeccable educational credentials and wealth of public and parliamentary service experience as a consummate and accomplished consultant to 11 Parliaments in Africa. Although his disposition projected him as an abrasive personality in the public sphere, the late Hon. Aringo exhibited profound calmness, resilience, generosity, love for humanity, humility and simplicity. He was never carried away with the trappings of power and decorations. However, he consistently demonstrated political maturity, brilliance, emotional resilience and exceptional humility. He was highly respected as a parliamentary luminary, an accomplished debater, an intellectual per excellence and an illustrious son of Kenya. His death has robbed the core family, the great people of Alego-Usonga, Siaya County and the entire nation of a principled, focused, selfless and compassionate leader. 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."
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