Jared Odoyo Okelo

All parliamentary appearances

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• 9 Mar 2021 in National Assembly: Several bodies presented their petitions in the course of making of this Agreement and no one was left out. You know our Constitution pays credence to public participation as an integral part of any process, legislative agenda or any treaty-making process. So, many people appeared either through the Ministry before it came to the Committee and others approached the Committee when the Speaker made a ruling that the Committee be seized of this matter. It is important to note that the public, the civil society… I thought I had 10 minutes. view
• 9 Mar 2021 in National Assembly: I will kindly ask you to allow me to put this into perspective. view
• 9 Mar 2021 in National Assembly: Thank you, Hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker. So many people presented their petitions and it is important to note that this treaty does not undermine any EAC protocol or the African Continental Free Trade Agreement. It actually complements them. Negotiations involved several stakeholders and it is important that this House is seized of this matter that the Attorney-General’s representative was present all through to look at the legalese and to also protect the interest of the Kenyan business community. So, we are not operating from the blues. This process involved those who play a key role in persuading the UK and ... view
• 9 Mar 2021 in National Assembly: with the UK was at a Kshs15 billion advantage, hence a balanced trade with the UK. If we allow ourselves to enter into this, hence create an opportunity for more products to enter into the UK, we are going to enjoy a bigger balance of trade than what we received in 2020. Our projection would be about Kshs50 billion in the first two years, over and above what Kenya takes to the UK at the moment. view
• 9 Mar 2021 in National Assembly: There will be a tribunal to check on full implementation to avoid any abuse of the clauses. It is important that this House is seized of this information that there is a window of exit. If this does not work for us, we will divorce in the next one year. There is also a clause that says that after every five years, we will be subjected to amendments of this particular Agreement. So, Kenya previously enjoyed the same duty free and that is what we would want carried forward into this new Agreement. Questions have been raised about how our ... view
• 9 Mar 2021 in National Assembly: Before I do that, just one thing. It will create jobs, prevent volatility on Kenyan currency and avoid disruption in the global supply chains. view
• 9 Mar 2021 in National Assembly: This is very important. Therefore, I second. view
• 9 Mar 2021 in National Assembly: Hon. Speaker, I thank you very much. On the same breath, let me also pass my congratulations to you for the enthronement. It could not have come at a better time. We are in a crisis as a nation. Courtesy of the political class, we see a lot of divisions in this country. We have been looking for a voice of reason, a voice of unity and a voice that can preach peace and tranquility. The Njuri-Ncheke saw that in you, and we fully support. This House plays a pivotal role when it comes to perpetuation of peace in this ... view
• 9 Mar 2021 in National Assembly: 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
• 9 Mar 2021 in National Assembly: escapades. Therefore, this House in retrospect would play a very important role to unite this nation and have it move forward. How I wish that we will rise above self, political affiliations and considerations and unite this country. The year 2022 will come and go. That year is one of the reasons this country has experienced a lot of divisions. My Bible tells me that we should be so quick to listen and slow to answer. You are exactly in that position. When this country was at the brink of precipice in 2007, most of those who championed that particular ... view