Kenneth Odhiambo Okoth

All parliamentary appearances

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• 6 Oct 2016 in National Assembly: I would like to finish by pointing out the provisions of Clause 29(3)(b) of this Bill, to give another example of the amendments that are coming here and which I support very much. It talks about the use of foreign and cooperation of foreign witnesses and foreign agencies in cases within Kenya. These provisions give us guidelines and mechanisms under which witnesses and agencies from other countries can cooperate and get their witnesses protected to pursue the course of justice and promote it in Kenya. view
• 6 Oct 2016 in National Assembly: There was a case of the Chickengate Scandal in the Independent Electoral Boundaries Commission (IEBC). It was prosecuted in the United Kingdom. The evidence, the court records and files were granted to Kenya but no prosecution has happened yet the witnesses and co- conspirators in that case are sitting in jail in the United Kingdom. The Government of Kenya has already accepted compensation arising out of those cases. So, the money will be given back to Kenya, but no prosecution has happened in Kenya. Clause 29 of this Bill provides for that in a very important manner. view
• 6 Oct 2016 in National Assembly: I support this Bill fully. It is timely so let us pass it and make sure that in the whole context of sustainable development goals, access to justice and rule of law we will have a more robust regime. It not just this law by itself. It is important to help us enjoy access to justice, have a proper legal system and the validity of cases that run in our system, probability that cases will 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
• 6 Oct 2016 in National Assembly: be fully prosecuted and not knocked out on technicality of missing witnesses. I dedicate myself to make sure that other parallel Bills that --- view
• 6 Oct 2016 in National Assembly: As I conclude, this Bill is timely and important, but like the feet of an African three legged stool, we cannot have a stool with one leg. It will need other legs and laws. It is our duty to do that. I commit myself to the passage of other relevant Bills such as the Prevention Against Torture Bill and the National Coroners’ Service Bill that will work together to make sure that we have a stable and successful legal system. view
• 6 Oct 2016 in National Assembly: With those remarks, I beg to support. Thank you, Hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker. view
• 6 Oct 2016 in National Assembly: Thank you, Hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker. Yesterday was World Teachers’ Day. I think it is absolutely fantastic that the substantive Speaker can recognise the teachers. I argue that in this world today except maybe for mothers in the society, there is no one more deserving of honour, praise, dignity and celebration than the teachers who raise and make us. So, Prof. Sambili, for all those you have taught and for those you continue to teach including myself as your colleague, we honour you for being a teacher. I have been a teacher and I know it is not a joke. ... view
• 6 Oct 2016 in National Assembly: I rise to second the Bill which my Chair has moved. view
• 6 Oct 2016 in National Assembly: Nothing is out of order. This is a point of excitement. view
• 6 Oct 2016 in National Assembly: I celebrate all the other teachers because they are heroes in this country, like the police, soldiers in the military - they really do important work- our nurses and doctors. We must celebrate them and I celebrate even the teachers who raised me up in Kibra and shaped me from a very naughty boy to somebody who is contributing positively in society today. I say thank you to all those teachers. view