David Ouma Ochieng'

All parliamentary appearances

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• 10 Mar 2015 in National Assembly: Thank you so much, hon. Speaker. I rise to second this very important Motion. As I do so, I want to start by reminding us of the role of Parliament. One of the major roles of Parliament, according to the Constitution, is to protect the Constitution and to promote the democratic governance of the Republic. The Motion before the National Assembly today is very important. As the Chairman has said, we do not have a problem at all. In fact, in terms of qualifications, Dr. Samuel Njuguna Kabue is so able and so qualified to be a commissioner of the ... view
• 10 Mar 2015 in National Assembly: This National Assembly is known for complying with the law. I want hon. Members to note that this Report is coming from none other than the Departmental Committee on Justice and Legal Affairs. Who then among all other committees is better suited to know when the laws have been broken or not? That is why I want hon. Members to look at the recommendations of this Committee in that light. In my opinion, the first Committee that must be in the forefront in ensuring that the Constitution is respected is the Committee on Justice and Legal Affairs. I want to ... view
• 10 Mar 2015 in National Assembly: There was no voting or haggling. We all agreed that the person concerned qualifies, but the process through which he was brought to the National Assembly is wanting. That is why we recommend that a new selection panel be constituted to receive applications. In that process, even Dr. Kabue will have a chance to apply again. He is qualified. He will be interviewed and his name will then be sent to the President in a proper manner. view
• 10 Mar 2015 in National Assembly: Hon. Speaker, whenever it comes to approval of names in this National Assembly, sometimes, we take interests that are far away from what we need to look at. As we speak, we are having a crisis with commissions because, sometimes, we approve names of persons here who join the commissions and then they do not do a good job. Those people know that whether they are qualified or not, their names speak for them and so, they will be approved. We need to let this country know that this National Assembly believes in due process of the law; upholds the ... view
• 10 Mar 2015 in National Assembly: Hon. Speaker, you have been very consistent in your Communications and reminders to us since you came to the National Assembly. Consistency is a virtue, especially when you are looking at meeting the dictates of the law. If we rejected Lempaa, who was as qualified as Dr. Kabue, why would we be going back and say that because this person is able or is this and that, then we should pass him? I say no. When he appeared before us, he was not looking for sympathy or empathy. He said that he should be treated like any other person. That ... view
• 10 Mar 2015 in National Assembly: With those many remarks, I second this Report and implore Members that the name of Dr. Kabue will still find itself back to the House if the due process of the law is followed. Thank you. view
• 5 Mar 2015 in National Assembly: It has been given to me by my party. So, I had to consult with my Whip so that I am not given a letter. That is why I sat this side. I stand to second this very important Bill. Hon. Speaker, this Bill has been very long in coming. What this Bill intended to do is to ease access to business opportunities and tender opportunities by the young people, women and persons with disabilities. Like hon. Sakaja has said, I think it has taken unduly long. But I just wish to request Members that this is a matter where ... view
• 5 Mar 2015 in National Assembly: 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 Mar 2015 in National Assembly: Thank you, hon. Deputy Speaker. I want to thank the Senate and this august House this afternoon. As you know, this has taken too long and I think it is high time we made a closure to it so that our young people, wherever they are, are able to access procurement opportunities all over the country. Even as I do that, I want to request the offices of the Registrar of Companies, the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) and other offices concerned with ensuring that the young people are able to get the necessary documents of doing business, to move with ... view
• 4 Mar 2015 in National Assembly: Thank you so much, hon. Speaker. I want to thank the Leader of the Majority Party for bringing up this matter. The issue here could go either way in terms of how Parliament works. We work on the basis of privilege. The day you remove the privilege, or it is seen you are abusing it, that is the day you will be learning the way Parliament works. One tool that a Member of Parliament has that makes him work well is the privilege. That is why we must guard this tool very jealously. Hon. Speaker, your office must ensure that ... view