Prof. Jacquiline Adhiambo Oduol

All parliamentary appearances

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• 15 Oct 2020 in National Assembly: Thank you, Hon. Deputy Speaker. I would like to support this Bill. As it is clearly reflected in the objective of the Bill, we have experienced disasters, terror attacks and floods. In Alego-Usonga Constituency, Siaya County, where I come from, as I speak, we have people in Usonga Region whose lives have been completely disrupted and they largely rely on charitable and uncoordinated assistance from Faith Based Groups, individuals and the county government. As I support this Bill, I do it in recognition that we have a disaster management unit and a clear national policy for disaster management. You will ... view
• 15 Oct 2020 in National Assembly: this connection that it seeks to provide the necessary infrastructure by establishing the National Disaster Management Authority as the main body. As we look at the Bill, it is clear that this is in response to the lack of coordination and absence of functional placement that different agencies at the county, national level, Government and non-governmental organisations will interact. I want to commend Hon. Ichung’wah because for a long time, we have normalised disaster management as something we respond to by way of surprise without proper infrastructure and visionary management that is befitting of something as serious as this. view
• 15 Oct 2020 in National Assembly: For the reasons above, I support the Bill. We need to take into account the fact that we have different players that we want to work in a coordinated mechanism, and legislation will not be enough. We should be clear in the Bill, so that the good law is translated into action. Thank you, Hon. Deputy Speaker. I support view
• 15 Oct 2020 in National Assembly: Thank you, Hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker. I wish to join the rest of my colleagues in supporting this Bill by Hon. Ichung’wah. I thank him for bringing such a Bill. As we ventilate on this matter, it is important to note that most of the disasters that we are experiencing are linked to climate change, especially the fires. Looking globally… … view
• 15 Oct 2020 in National Assembly: Much obliged. As a country, we should be alive to disasters that are strongly linked to climate change such as fires. The other day, we were discussing about the Tsavo fires. There will be many more questions about the causes of fire all over the country but, all that is linked to climate change. We have seen devastating rains that have caused landslides. Lives have been lost. We are seeing a rise in the water levels in our lakes. Our lakes are experiencing an abnormal rise in the level of water and learning institutions and human settlements have been submerged. ... view
• 13 Oct 2020 in National Assembly: Thank you, Hon. Speaker, for giving me the opportunity to speak on this Report. These issues speak very directly to our responsibilities as Parliament. The issues that have been raised in this Report by PIC are issues of concern. As has been clearly indicated, some cases appear to get lost on technical ground. I would like to support the Report in principle. I would like to refer specifically to the recommendation that sought to identify loopholes in procurement procedures and failure to adhere to the defined and accepted way of engagement. When we are looking at the PIC Report, we ... view
• 13 Oct 2020 in National Assembly: Thank you, Hon. Speaker. I would like, as I conclude, to indicate that we cannot really lose opportunity to go on record that in terms 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
• 13 Oct 2020 in National Assembly: of public financing and public investment, there are officers who have flouted regulations. We should hold them accountable. Thank you. I support. view
• 8 Oct 2020 in National Assembly: Thank you, Hon. Speaker for giving me an opportunity… view
• 8 Oct 2020 in National Assembly: Thank you, Hon. Speaker for giving me an opportunity to speak to this Bill. Indeed, as has been clearly indicated, it is addressing a very key area of concern. We need to find ways by which public collections and Harambee s as they are known in the country, give the causes for which they are collected. view