Henry Obwocha

All parliamentary appearances

Entries 151 to 160 of 171.

• 14 Jun 2006 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, in areas where DCs do not call DDC meetings, it is up to hon. Members to raise the issue. As you know, the DDC may not be provided for under an Act of Parliament, but it is a forum for development in the districts. view
• 14 Jun 2006 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, I wish to support this Motion. I want to start by congratulating the African Union for establishing a legislative arm. I was one of the founder Members from this House. I had the privilege to serve in the Pan African Parliament. I also had the privilege to be the first Chairman of the Budget Committee which made the first Budget of the Pan African Parliament approved by the Heads of State in Abuja, Nigeria. Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, I also want to join my colleagues in congratulating the Republic of South Africa for accepting ... view
• 20 Apr 2006 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I have never heard of the hon. Member for Nyakach Constituency sleeping in the House! However, today, he has been caught sleeping. I said that it is this House that allocates money to Accounting Officers. We are sending them a message that we do not want to hear that money has been returned to the Treasury. That is all I said. We are sending a message as Parliamentarians. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I want to commend the Ministry of Water and Irrigation for drilling a number of boreholes. It has done a good job. That is ... view
• 20 Apr 2006 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, could you protect me from my neighbour? He will have his chance to contribute! view
• 20 Apr 2006 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, the son of the late Mayor of Kisumu should be patient. Parliament is about debate. You listen to what the other side is saying and then debate! Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I would like to say that, with all that is happening in this country, the economy is on track. We want to thank everybody who is contributing to it. The indicators are good for this country. We should support what the Minister for Finance has requested. That will enable us to move up to June, when we will have the next Budget. With those few ... view
• 23 Mar 2006 in National Assembly: Yes, Mr. Speaker, Sir, I beg to second. This is a Procedural Motion. I have tried to read and although there was a mention of the "Fourth Session", I cannot see it here on this Motion. However, I agree that it was in the Speech. Slipping is not falling! I believe the House wants to continue. We were elected to transact business in the House and I think we are doing so. My colleagues are constructive and so let us face one another in debate. With those few remarks, I beg to second. view
• 23 Mar 2006 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I beg to second. view
• 23 Mar 2006 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, Dr. Godana and I were party to these procedures when we recommended to the House to consider them in our debate. This is basically a Procedural Motion. With those few remarks, I beg to second. view
• 23 Mar 2006 in National Assembly: Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I beg to second this Motion and congratulate His Excellency the President for a focused Speech which laid before this House issues which we will discuss. Mr. Speaker, Sir, first of all, I want to criticise myself and the other hon. Members that we were not able to do what other East African Parliaments have done. Out of 25 Bills, we were only able to pass ten. Three were returned to the relevant Departmental Committees and seven were passed. In terms of performance, that is only 33 per cent. If it was an examination, all ... view
• 23 Mar 2006 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, if this amount is tripled, we will be very happy because this is an issue we want to tackle. These funds are primarily meant to help our people. On the ground, people are asking us: "Where was this money?" So, we will be very happy to increase the CDF, so that we tackle the MDG. Mr. Speaker, Sir, we need committees to tackle many of the Bills that have been presented to this House. In tackling the issue of corruption, I would like the Witness Protection Bill passed by this House, so that we are in a ... view