Kenneth Odhiambo Okoth

All parliamentary appearances

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• 3 Mar 2016 in National Assembly: Hon. Temporary Deputy Chairman, I rise to oppose the amendments that Hon. Nyokabi has proposed. Under the Refugees Act, refugees are stateless persons. They are as vulnerable as any child in Kenya. I come from Kibra Constituency where we have the Nubian Community. They have been considered stateless for a long time. If they cannot get legal aid when they have a case, who will take care of them? view
• 3 Mar 2016 in National Assembly: Think about communities like the Makonde people in Kwale and Kilifi counties, who have no other recourse. We should not use the excuse of limited resources because refugees are the most vulnerable people. It is our international obligation to take care of refugees, under the Refugees Act. Hon. Nyokabi knows that. Even the Kituo cha Sheria, which she used to lead, used to provide services and support to stateless persons. Think of an innocent refugee arrested and taken to Kasarani during police operation that was intended to enhance national security. Nobody can defend or help him to navigate through our ... view
• 3 Mar 2016 in National Assembly: Thank you, Hon. Temporary Deputy Chairman. Mine will be dropped with the deletion of (g) which matches with what Hon. Nyokabi has proposed. So, I am glad it is clear that even though I did not get a chance because of time to get to the Committee, we were thinking alike. Great minds working together! So, I am happy to support. view
• 3 Mar 2016 in National Assembly: Hon. Temporary Deputy Chairman, I beg to move:- THAT, clause 39 of the Bill be amended in sub-clause (2) by deleting the words “a person or institution” appearing in paragraph (b) and substituting therefor the words “an accredited legal aid provider.” view
• 3 Mar 2016 in National Assembly: This makes it clearer. view
• 3 Mar 2016 in National Assembly: Thank you, Hon. Temporary Deputy Chairman. On Sub-Clause 43, I beg to move:- THAT, Clause 43 of the Bill be amended in sub-clause (3) by deleting the word “may” and substituting therefor the word “shall.” Children are some of the most vulnerable groups. This section of the law deals with the rights of the children and the necessary protection. In the original Bill, the sub-clause says:- “Where a child is brought before a court in proceedings under the Children Act or any other written law, the court may, where the child is unrepresented, order the Service to provide legal representation ... view
• 3 Mar 2016 in National Assembly: ( Inaudible ) view
• 3 Mar 2016 in National Assembly: Thank you, Hon. Temporary Deputy Chairman. I have just received a copy of the letter Hon. Neto conveyed to the Speaker authorising me to prosecute his amendment. view
• 3 Mar 2016 in National Assembly: I have a soft copy sent electronically. I can show it to you. view
• 3 Mar 2016 in National Assembly: You will not accept that? view