John Olago Aluoch

All parliamentary appearances

Entries 781 to 790 of 2169.

• 29 May 2012 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, the earning scheme for prisoners is set under prison regulations, and as far as I know the regulations were passed in 1963 setting the rate for most prisoners at 30 cents per day. That is the concern that is raised in this Question. But most importantly, what the Assistant Minister has not addressed is constitutional, and that is the right to conjugal rights as the Bill of Rights for the prisoners. I am dismayed that the hon. Assistant Minister has not made any reference at all to the Constitution. I am referring to Article 51(1) which clearly ... view
• 29 May 2012 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, the issue of the rights of a prisoner should be taken very seriously. There was a time in the history of this country when the Minister for Home Affairs when asked about providing basic sleeping materials in prison told this House that prisons are not hotels. Within a few months he was a guest in prison. That is when he realized that the problem is serious and that these matters should be listened to. I do not wish to say that the hon. Assistant Minister will one day find herself in prison, but it is important that ... view
• 24 May 2012 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I have listened to the answer by the Minister very carefully. It is not true that all insurance companies exclude children with congenital needs and other special needs. Companies like the APA Insurance Limited, Jubilee Insurance Limited, and Re-Insurance Company Limited discriminate against children with such needs and say that they will not cover them. However, there are other insurance companies which will cover these types of conditions, but at very high premiums, and it becomes impossible for parents of children with such conditions to insure them. In these circumstances, what is the policy of the Ministry ... view
• 24 May 2012 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I will read out the Question. view
• 24 May 2012 in National Assembly: asked the Minister for Water and Irrigation:- (a) which water projects are contracted to be run by Gulf Water Company Limited, on behalf of the Ministry, together with Lake Victoria South Water Services Board in Kisumu East District, Kisumu North District and Kisumu West District, and whether she could state the period of the respective contracts; (b) how many times operations at each of the water projects have stalled in the last four years due to failure of Gulf Water Company Limited to pay staff or power consumption; and, (c) what steps the Ministry is taking to terminate the contracts, ... view
• 24 May 2012 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, the residents of these three areas that used the water supplies namely Maseno-Kombewa, Kisumu Rural, Nyahera, Mukendwa and Kanyakwar have suffered for years. I am glad that at least the contract of Gulf Water Company will not be renewed. However, the Assistant Minister is hiding behind words in the last answer where he says:- “I am also aware that the staff manning Lake Victoria South Water Services Board have demonstrated high commitment for service delivery in the very challenging working environment.” Now that the contract of Gulf Water Company has ended and the Assistant Minister is aware ... view
• 24 May 2012 in National Assembly: On a point of order, Mr. Speaker, Sir. The thrust of my question was the action the Ministry is taking to ensure that Gulf Water Company will discharge its obligations to staff before it winds up. Is it in order for the Assistant Minister to say that he will find out? view
• 24 May 2012 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, it is gratifying to note that water Services for Nyahera, Mukendwa, Kanyakwar and Kisumu Rural will be handed over to KIWASCO. KIWASCO has proved that it is worth and it can do the job. So far there is sufficient water in Kisumu Town but KIWASCO is not able to pump water up the hills of Kiboswa, Nyahera and other places. What has the Ministry done to ensure that when this contract with KIWASCO is signed they will be enabled to provide water up to the hill? view
• 23 May 2012 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, you have heard the Assistant Minister addressing this House implying that the Government cannot be involved in the racket. But it is common knowledge that in mid 1970s the famous Chepkube smuggling racket involved civil servants and public officers. In these circumstances, could the Assistant Minister confirm to the House that, indeed, he has done investigations and exonerated the DC who is being talked about? view
• 23 May 2012 in National Assembly: On a point of order, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. I am dismayed by the attitude of the Assistant Minister in view of the seriousness of this matter. You have heard from Mr. Kombo, Dr. Eseli and Mr. Kapondi stating very clearly the facts which they know as Members of this House. If the facts they are telling the House are in contradiction to what he is saying would it be in order to order him to go back and come with a proper answer? view