John Owuor Onyango Kobado

All parliamentary appearances

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• 19 Sep 2013 in National Assembly: Hon. Speaker, under the Standing Orders you have the discretion to direct--- This is a matter touching on security and I know the Government gets daily briefs from the Regional Commissioners. I urge that you direct that we get a Statement 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
• 19 Sep 2013 in National Assembly: this evening even if you could suspend the other business of the House so that I get a Statement. view
• 19 Sep 2013 in National Assembly: Thank you, hon. Speaker, Sir. I believe I will get a substantive statement. I am aware that the Head of State intends to visit the western region of the 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
• 19 Sep 2013 in National Assembly: country. Kenya is actually undergoing a very difficult moment; I believe the State is on trial with what is happening at The Hague. I believe that the issues which are happening in Nyakach have been widely publicized and they will take them seriously. As we talk here, I believe even personally, my life has been put to jeopardy. My life is in danger and I believe they will treat it with urgency and we will get a substantive report next week. view
• 19 Sep 2013 in National Assembly: Thank you hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker, for giving the opportunity to contribute to this very important Bill. Before, I do that, allow me to congratulate you for utilizing the digital facility in this Chamber. A lot of money was invested to shift from the analogue to digital. We expect to see a closed loop, so that when you log in you should be able to see you are placed in the queue. So, thank you for being digital. Having said that, I would like to touch on a few areas; and I do not want to belabor the importance of ... view
• 19 Sep 2013 in National Assembly: nearly 60 per cent of Kenyans are unhappy with what is happening. The question in the people’s minds is: Where are our priorities? Does the ordinary Kenyan really matter? Hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, this Bill touches on retirement benefits. The objectives and functions of the Retirement Benefits Authority are to regulate and supervise the establishment and management of the retirements benefits schemes. The Bill also talks about promotion and development of retirement benefits. In this country today, particularly the corporate sector and even the Government departments, those organizations get human resources from the society. They get them when they ... view
• 19 Sep 2013 in National Assembly: States of America (USA) is 12.5 per cent. So, where are we? Wastage of resources in this country, be it material or human or monetary resources; stands at 30 per cent of the annual revenue. So, once enacted into law, this Bill will do a lot. Hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker, the issue of corruption can also be addressed through this Bill. What comes from the top is gravity-assisted. What moves upwards from the bottom needs some kind of prime mover and engine to push it upwards. Therefore, in order for us to fight corruption effectively, a strong and clear tone ... view
• 16 Jul 2013 in National Assembly: Thank you very much, hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker. I rise to support the Motion. Before we exhaustively debate this Motion, it is important for hon. Members to understand and appreciate the background and purpose of training levy. Training levy is a mechanism where firms within an industry come together with the express aim of increasing workforce skills via mandatory or voluntary agreement. I am happy that my brother, hon. Njomo, has come up with this Motion. This Motion is very timely, given the fact that 75 per cent of Kenyans are youth; and given the fact that this Motion is ... view
• 15 May 2013 in National Assembly: Thank you, Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, for protecting me. In management, we have a common principle called the 80/20 Principle. This principle is about the law of critical few and trivial many. You will find in practice that 20 per cent of your clothes are worn 80 per cent of the time, or 20 per cent of your friends cause 80 per cent of your problems. Therefore 20 per cent of Members of Parliament in this House represent 80 per cent of the interests of Kenyans out there. view
• 15 May 2013 in National Assembly: Thank you, Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, for protecting me. In management, we have a common principle called the 80/20 Principle. This principle is about the law of critical few and trivial many. You will find in practice that 20 per cent of your clothes are worn 80 per cent of the time, or 20 per cent of your friends cause 80 per cent of your problems. Therefore 20 per cent of Members of Parliament in this House represent 80 per cent of the interests of Kenyans out there. view