Dalmas Otieno

All parliamentary appearances

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• 19 Oct 2016 in National Assembly: Thank you, Hon. Deputy Speaker, for giving me this opportunity. Of course, we support these names. All these persons have the basic qualifications according to the law. However, we are talking about the CBK. This is the CBK! After striking it well and getting a person of integrity and the highest level of intellectual capacity to be Governor, how do you after waiting for a whole year, give him “C” grade board of directors? It is the CBK. We are talking of our “A” and “B” plus grades for these kinds of positions. It is not only in terms of ... view
• 5 Oct 2016 in National Assembly: Thank you, Hon. Speaker for this opportunity. I wish to make a comment over the passage of this Bill. Honestly, this should be treated as a re-dedication of the House to the powers and privileges and Standing Orders that govern our conduct in this place. We are passing it for 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
• 5 Oct 2016 in National Assembly: application at the county assembly levels. We should not forget that we are the national leadership and if we continue to blow whistles, punch each other, attack each other, provoke innocent parties unnecessarily, be sourly in our comments like the Leader for the Majority Party normally does, you can be sure we are going to be copied down at the county assemblies. I wish to remind the House that up to now our political economy is consumption-driven. view
• 5 Oct 2016 in National Assembly: Thank you, Hon. Speaker. I was saying that by and large, our political economy is still consumption-driven and that is evident out of the fact that we fight so passionately. From my experience I know we fight over food; we never fight over production. Both production and consumption are two sides of the same coin. The emphasis in this country is on consumption and that is why even party leadership would rather we are all sycophants and loyalists without challenging anything. Why is that the case? It is because the fight is for consumption and not for production to promote ... view
• 25 Aug 2016 in National Assembly: Thank you, Hon. Deputy Speaker. I would like to support this Motion. In doing so, if Hon. Obura will listen, let me give a little history of the suicidal votes that have been taken in this House. The first one was the enactment of the Preservation of Public Security Act. Those who emotionally supported that Act turned out to be victims of that very Act and it was a major agenda during the liberation reforms. The next suicidal vote was the enactment of Section1 (A) of the Constitution. Those who enthusiastically supported it found themselves locked under the single party ... view
• 25 Aug 2016 in National Assembly: Thank you, Hon. Deputy Speaker. I would like to support this Motion. In doing so, if Hon. Obura will listen, let me give a little history of the suicidal votes that have been taken in this House. The first one was the enactment of the Preservation of Public Security Act. Those who emotionally supported that Act turned out to be victims of that very Act and it was a major agenda during the liberation reforms. The next suicidal vote was the enactment of Section1 (A) of the Constitution. Those who enthusiastically supported it found themselves locked under the single party ... view
• 25 Aug 2016 in National Assembly: came into our system through the Annan negotiations. We all agreed that the Annan negotiations were in the interest of the whole Republic after the crisis. Any other attempt to gag Parliament that states you shall enact anything to disadvantage of Manson Nyamweya, should be forgotten because it is the beginning of bad governance. In a way, if we are not careful, we are making our party leaders dictate to us by default because you are giving them an opportunity to decide who of you will continue to lead in your chosen areas. view
• 25 Aug 2016 in National Assembly: came into our system through the Annan negotiations. We all agreed that the Annan negotiations were in the interest of the whole Republic after the crisis. Any other attempt to gag Parliament that states you shall enact anything to disadvantage of Manson Nyamweya, should be forgotten because it is the beginning of bad governance. In a way, if we are not careful, we are making our party leaders dictate to us by default because you are giving them an opportunity to decide who of you will continue to lead in your chosen areas. view
• 25 Aug 2016 in National Assembly: Hon. Deputy Speaker, I can tell you there is no political leader who cannot become a dictator because power requires followership. If you allow me to force you to follow me, you make me enjoy my power. Right now I would sympathize with Hon. Duale who regards himself as an insider. I can tell you personally I have been an insider, outsider, insider and again an outsider. I can tell you over 30 years what it means. view
• 25 Aug 2016 in National Assembly: Hon. Deputy Speaker, I can tell you there is no political leader who cannot become a dictator because power requires followership. If you allow me to force you to follow me, you make me enjoy my power. Right now I would sympathize with Hon. Duale who regards himself as an insider. I can tell you personally I have been an insider, outsider, insider and again an outsider. I can tell you over 30 years what it means. view