Jared Odoyo Okelo

All parliamentary appearances

Entries 181 to 190 of 445.

• 2 Mar 2021 in National Assembly: I thank you very much, Hon. Deputy Speaker. So, as I was saying, we have committed contractors on the ground that are doing NG-CDF projects. They have sent their invoices to our offices, and are pestering us to respond to them. However, up to now, we have not received money equivalent to what has been committed. Now we have children going to schools, but most of them are now staying at home because we promised to pay their school fees by way of bursaries which we have always done, but up to now, we are unable to pay for the ... view
• 2 Mar 2021 in National Assembly: Together with so many other commitments that we have made with our offices, up to now, we are unable to serve our constituents. view
• 2 Mar 2021 in National Assembly: He is on a point of order when I am on a point of order. view
• 2 Mar 2021 in National Assembly: I thank you, honourable uncle. I have responded. view
• 2 Mar 2021 in National Assembly: Well, and vice versa. So, Hon. Deputy Speaker, this is an important matter that will need your direction. We understand that the National Treasury, due to COVID-19, has recorded a reduction in its revenue streams. However, we see programmes of the Executive running as usual yet this very important aspect of our constituencies is lagging behind. So, I need your direction over this matter. If it will call for censure of the National Treasury to respond to this, it is okay. Most of our projects cannot take shape. I thank you very much, Hon. Deputy Speaker. view
• 2 Mar 2021 in National Assembly: Thank you, Hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker, for this opportunity to add my voice and support this mediated version of the Early Childhood Education Bill that emanated from the Senate. The early childhood centres play a very pivotal role towards the betterment of any child in the world. This is a very critical formative stage of every child, and therefore, much credence and attention are very necessary to be accorded to these children so that at the end of the day, they become responsible citizens. On the flipside, teachers who are mandated to take care of these children, and I have ... view
• 2 Mar 2021 in National Assembly: issues that play a more important role on who then qualifies to be a teacher. In the West, some of those who teach at the early-stage of children are professors, and have dedicated their lives and time to assist the children so that they grow up as responsible people who know about their surroundings. In children’s growth, their diet is key. There are many children who leave home on empty stomachs and have to contend with hunger the whole day. That is why this Bill ought to have gone a little further to also talk about provision of essential food ... view
• 2 Mar 2021 in National Assembly: I thank you, Hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker. I just want to clarify something for my brother over there. When he talks about MPs to be in the first line of acquisition of the vaccine that just got into the country yesterday, it is misleading. They talked about those who work in the security sector like the police, the health workers and teachers. You know there is a disconnect between Members of this House and the public out there. The information that goes out, for instance, that MPs are going to benefit out of this, would cause hue and cry from ... view
• 2 Mar 2021 in National Assembly: That should not go on record, Hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker. view
• 25 Feb 2021 in National Assembly: On a point of order, Hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker. view