George Peter Opondo Kaluma

All parliamentary appearances

Entries 5221 to 5230 of 6196.

• 24 Jul 2018 in National Assembly: Thank you, Hon. Speaker. This is on a separate issue because I believe the one which was being transacted by the House has been ably exhausted. I am seeking your guidance as the leader of the House and our president in Parliament. It is on your interpretation of the provisions of Section 62 of the Anti-Corruption and Economic Crimes Act. More so, it is in so far as that provision relates to the vetting of public officers subjected to Parliament for approval, or otherwise, to hold public offices. That Section 62 provides that a public officer or a State officer ... view
• 24 Jul 2018 in National Assembly: Russia but within Nairobi, transacting the businesses which we are elected to transact as members of the Departmental Committee on Justice and Legal Affairs. We took time and adjourned to watch what was happening. The news which came from mainstream and social media was how Parliament can be sitting down taking their time, engaging public resources to vet a potential holder of a public office they know is charged and is being actively prosecuted before the court of law. I believe this is something which all of us know. A Kenya seated somewhere paused this question to me. A criminal ... view
• 24 Jul 2018 in National Assembly: Two, if it is the case that the innocence of that public officer would be upheld as provided under Article 50 of the Constitution against the provisions and the spirit of Section 62 that I have cited, how do we facilitate such a nominee charged before a court of law, remanded and not granted bail somewhere like Kamiti or Industrial area, to attend parliament, be vetted, and return to Industrial Area to be in remand pending trial. It is a fundamental question because in our series of benchmarking, there was a time we were in Philippines and we were told ... view
• 24 Jul 2018 in National Assembly: We will report on Russia officially. This is a serious matter; I do not want to be destructed. In Philippines, when you are charged with an economic crime or corruption, first there is no right to bail. You will stay in remand during your trial until such time as the case is concluded. They did mention to us that the trial span for an economic crime or a corruption case is between five to ten years. At the time we were in Philippines, two Senators, were serving remand for embezzling CDF funds like the one we have in Russia. Essentially, ... view
• 26 Jun 2018 in National Assembly: Thank you, Hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker. I think you were giving us homework to be reading at night so that we are informed when we come the following day. Let me support this Report so much and thank the Committee for coming up with very concise recommendations. The Committee is really right that this matter squarely falls within the purview of the NLC. If you look at the role of the NLC within our Constitution, one of them is to initiate investigations on its own or on a complaint into present or historical land injustices and recommend appropriate redress. The ... view
• 15 Jun 2017 in National Assembly: Thank you, Hon. Speaker, for this opportunity to say my last before this Floor heads for a recess within this term. When I first spoke before this House, I thanked the people of Homa Bay Town Constituency for giving me the opportunity to be among the colleagues who would be the first Parliament to implement the new Constitution. Today, we stand before the House appreciating 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
• 15 Jun 2017 in National Assembly: the passage of time, but very happy at what has happened in the past four years and two months this far. When we walked in here the first time, we were with several colleagues. My hope was that this time was going to find all of them to also bid farewell to the 11thParliament as they pursue other ventures or seek re-election. I will not forget Hon. Joseph Nyumu, the first Member for Gatundu South in this Parliament who left us midway and handed over the baton to indefatigable Hon. Moses Kuria. On behalf of this Parliament and the colleagues, ... view
• 24 May 2017 in National Assembly: Hon. Deputy Speaker, thank you for the opportunity to second this important Bill. It delights me that our good Whip of the Majority Party has designated me as the Member of Parliament to second this important Bill. I believe the passage of this Bill will be the greatest mark of the 11th Parliament. It is something we have struggled over for years. I want to say that in as much as a court determination has been made under Article 261 of the Constitution, the fact of that court order is not what is motivating us to move in the direction ... view
• 24 May 2017 in National Assembly: Hon. Deputy Speaker, thank you for the opportunity to second this important Bill. It delights me that our good Whip of the Majority Party has designated me as the Member of Parliament to second this important Bill. I believe the passage of this Bill will be the greatest mark of the 11th Parliament. It is something we have struggled over for years. I want to say that in as much as a court determination has been made under Article 261 of the Constitution, the fact of that court order is not what is motivating us to move in the direction ... view
• 24 May 2017 in National Assembly: A short while ago I was questioning why it is the case. If you look at the 11th Parliament, you will find that the female Members representing constituencies virtually came from their places of birth. I do not know what the society is telling us. If you remember, Hon. Cecily Mbarire, it is her place of birth and my niece Hon. Millie Odhiambo had to come back to Suba to be elected. Look at our good Deputy Speaker. I do not want to speak more. I know the sky is the limit and we wish you well, but there is ... view