Edward Oku Kaunya

All parliamentary appearances

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• 21 Dec 2021 in National Assembly: explained, the candidate met the requirements of the law. Considering the wide experience that the candidate has in the Public Service as well as the absence of any contentions within the required time, the Committee recommended his appointment. I take this opportunity to second. I thank you. view
• 1 Dec 2021 in National Assembly: Thank you, very much, Hon. Speaker, for giving me this chance. I take this opportunity to commend and thank His Excellency President Uhuru Kenyatta for the State of the Nation Address he gave yesterday. Of course, it is mandated in Article 132 of the Constitution. 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
• 1 Dec 2021 in National Assembly: I would like to focus on some areas like the values contained in Article 10 of the Constitution. The Report addressed some values dealing with human dignity, inclusivity and equity. Also, in his Address, His Excellency the President talked about infrastructure as a major component of what his Government has done. I confirm that as part of inclusivity and equity, Teso North and the Teso community at large, which is generally regarded as marginalised, have been considered in terms of infrastructure development. Since Independence, Teso has not had a single tarmac road other than the international road A104. For the ... view
• 9 Nov 2021 in National Assembly: Thank you, Hon. Speaker for according me this opportunity. I rise to ask Question No.447/2021 directed to Cabinet Secretary for Transport, Infrastructure, Housing, Urban Development and Public Works: (i) Does the Ministry have any plans to re-classify Mungatsi- Muyanga-Kimaeti- Lwakhakha Road (C32) which passes through a number of constituencies including Teso North Constituency and to upgrade it to bitumen standards? (ii) Out of the total funds allocated towards construction of the said road, how much has been disbursed and utilised to date considering the contractor is yet to commence any works? (iii) What steps is the Ministry taking to ensure ... view
• 14 Oct 2021 in National Assembly: Thank you, Hon. Speaker. I was raising my hand because I had pressed the intervention button, but you did not see. view
• 14 Oct 2021 in National Assembly: Sorry, Hon. Speaker. I was rising on a point of order. Is it in order for the Member of Parliament for Kikuyu to say that a Committee of the House is being held captive without laying evidence? It would be fair for the Member to lay any substantive evidence he may have in the House. It is not proper to say that a Committee is being held captive by a Cabinet Secretary. This House conducts its business on the basis of law and Standing Orders. I wanted to clarify that bit. I also asked a Question directed to the Ministry ... view
• 14 Oct 2021 in National Assembly: Yes. It was scheduled to be replied to today. I was in County Hall, but there was no one. view
• 14 Oct 2021 in National Assembly: There was no one. My worry is that the road will cause more accidents. view
• 14 Oct 2021 in National Assembly: Hon. Speaker, the meeting was supposed to be at 10.00 a.m. I was there at 10.00 a.m. and did not find the Chairperson of the Departmental Committee on Transport, Public Works and Housing. view
• 29 Sep 2021 in National Assembly: Thank you, Hon. Speaker. I rise to ask Question No.381 of 2021 to the Cabinet Secretary for Transport, Infrastructure, Housing, Urban Development and Public Works: (i) Could the Cabinet Secretary explain whether construction of the Busia-Malaba Road has been carried out as per the set standards and explain why it has already developed potholes before the contractor hands over the project to the Ministry? (ii) What action is the Ministry taking to address the substandard works already done on the project and ensure that set standards and specifications are adhered to? (iii) Could the Cabinet Secretary explain delays in the ... view