Prof. Jacquiline Adhiambo Oduol

All parliamentary appearances

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• 3 Jul 2018 in National Assembly: However, with reference to Article 45 of the Constitution where we clearly see that the family is a natural and fundamental unit of the society and a necessary basis for social order, to indicate that, it will be useful when we spell out who the dependants are and indicate that we are considering a spouse to the deceased. We take into account that it might be useful in contexts of the passing on of a person, particularly the head of household. If there was no clarity, we get into very challenging issues. So, one of the issues that I thought ... view
• 3 Jul 2018 in National Assembly: Secondly, I would like to speak to Clause 6 where we also commendably give a very key list of those that we would want to bring on the board of trustees. I refer to what the Leader of the Minority Party said that he might not see the reason why we would have a chair and vice chairperson. In this clause, I also seek to see the model we have in the Constitution and even as we are talking about the Parliamentary Service Commission (PSC), we take note that when you talk about persons, the persons can be male or ... view
• 3 Jul 2018 in National Assembly: there needs to be recognition given to people of both genders so that it is not overlooked. As we look at Clause 6 and comment the manner in which we are going to seek to get the trustees, we would be keeping with how it is clearly spelt out so that we do not overlook any particular gender that we would not only specify as we do in other areas that, at least, certain numbers would be of either gender and that we would retain the chair and the vice chairperson. It is the common practice world over now to ... view
• 3 Jul 2018 in National Assembly: Finally, I would like to speak to Clause 7 and in particular I was pleased to see that as we look at the qualifications for appointment as a trustee in this Bill, we are making specific reference to Chapter Six of the Constitution. We are saying that we would like to ensure that the person is someone that would meet the requirement that is spelt in Chapter Six. Whereas we are quite clear that a number of challenges that we experience when we bring not only this kind of programme in place usually emanate from the lack of integrity, I ... view
• 3 Jul 2018 in National Assembly: With those few remarks, I would like to support the Bill. Thank you. view
• 3 Jul 2018 in National Assembly: Thank you, Hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker for the opportunity to contribute. From the outset, I fully support the County Governments Retirement Scheme Bill. view
• 3 Jul 2018 in National Assembly: This Bill should have come earlier. I support the Bill because it is giving a new lease of life to employees of county governments. It is in the interest of devolution. Devolution is here with us and has trickled down. These are the benefits that automatically come with such advancements. We are going to cascade the benefits that are up here to our people in the various counties. This is commendable and I thank the Leader of the Majority Party and the Chair of the Departmental Committee on Finance and National Planning. view
• 3 Jul 2018 in National Assembly: When this Bill was being introduced, I wanted to get a clear understanding of how it will run. The Member for Kipkelion East has clearly put it and I have understood and I support his Bill. I bring to this House the voices of the former councillors of my Migori County. As we are thinking of how we are transitioning from the LAPFUND and the LAPTRUST - which have always had a few issues - and we are now talking about the County Governments Retirement Scheme Bill, where are we putting the voices of the former councillors who served in ... view
• 3 Jul 2018 in National Assembly: Those are people who are currently languishing in poverty. Just last week, I received a letter of invitation to a harambee . I was going to support former councillors of Migori County, who are now organising harambees and looking for money to survive. I was asking myself whether we are appreciating the services they rendered to Migori, Kehancha and Isebania county councils during their time. Now that we are transitioning and talking about coming up with this kitty for county governments, we need to look back and see where we have put our former councillors. They are crying. They are ... view
• 3 Jul 2018 in National Assembly: We need to talk about how we are going to remunerate and pay them first so that as we transition into this new scheme, we will have dealt with them. This Bill as it stands, does not bring on board the former councillors who served county councils and municipalities during their time. Where are we going to place them? In a matter of a second, we need to come up with amendments to ensure that the former councillors are paid. They have to be cleared so that we can move forward. I am very happy because the Constitution of Kenya ... view