Kenneth Odhiambo Okoth

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• 3 Mar 2016 in National Assembly: No. view
• 3 Mar 2016 in National Assembly: 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
• 3 Mar 2016 in National Assembly: Hon. Temporary Deputy Chairman, my amendment does not speak to the issue of timing and notification. It speaks about the right of withdrawal and possible prejudice when in the middle of proceedings, that is when the legal aid service is withdrawn. Hon. Temporary Deputy Chairman, therefore, I beg to move:- THAT, clause 52 of the Bill be amended by inserting the following new sub-clause immediately after sub-clause (4) — “(4A) The Service shall not withdraw legal aid under subsection (1) in the course of civil or criminal proceedings unless the Service is satisfied that the rights of the aided person ... view
• 3 Mar 2016 in National Assembly: Hon. Temporary Deputy Chairman, I beg to move:- THAT, Clause 60 of the Bill be amended in sub-clause (1) — (a) by deleting the word “and” appearing in paragraph (d); (b) by inserting the following new paragraph immediately after paragraph (d)- “(dd) the number of cases being handled by the legal aid provider at any given time; and,” Hon. Temporary Deputy Chairman, clarifying and adding that section helps us to know because some of these legal aid providers might be overwhelmed and might be accredited to handle too many cases. We need to regulate that and make sure that it ... view
• 3 Mar 2016 in National Assembly: Hon. Temporary Deputy Chairman, I need a clarification from the Chairlady because what she has explained is not what I read when I look at it clearly. She says that sub-clause (c) is a repetition of what is covered under sub-clause (a). Sub-clause (a) states that the personal details and contact addresses of all accredited legal providers will be listed in the register but sub-clause (c) is more specific as it states the nature of services in respect of which the legal aid providers are accredited. For instance, in the practice of law, there are financial, family, divorce and property ... view
• 3 Mar 2016 in National Assembly: Yes, Hon. Temporary Deputy Chairman. If you look at the definition of “intermediary” given in the Bill, you will find that it means a person who has seized a complainant or an accused person, to communicate in the court in accordance with Section 69, whether it is a translator or sign language assistance. It could even be in a situation where we have a victim protection case and the victim’s identity is hidden and the communication has to go through somebody else. I would urge the Vice-Chair of the Committee not to delete this because as Clause 69 says; “where ... view
• 3 Mar 2016 in National Assembly: Hon. Temporary Deputy Chairman, I beg to move:- THAT, Clause 71 of the Bill be amended by inserting the following new sub-clause immediately after sub-clause (1) — “(2) Where an aided person has been compensated through an award of damages in any proceedings, such person shall be entitled to the award, provided that the service shall have the right to deduct from the award, the costs it incurred in respect of the proceedings.” Sometimes you will find that a person has been injured, he or she goes to court, files a claims case and seeks legal aid and assistance. Let ... view
• 3 Mar 2016 in National Assembly: whole Kshs5 million. It should only take Kshs1 million for its operations and allow the watchman from Kibra to get justice and use the Kshs4 million of that award to lead a normal life. I beg Members to support the amendment I have proposed. Thank you. view
• 3 Mar 2016 in National Assembly: I contributed on the Community Land Bill yesterday. view
• 3 Mar 2016 in National Assembly: Hon. Deputy Speaker, I am delighted to rise and speak up at this moment when the Legal Aid Bill is being read the Third time in the House. The Committee did a fantastic job in putting together the Bill, even though some of us do not have the privilege of serving in that Committee anymore. At the beginning of this Parliament, I served in that Committee. I know the minds in that Committee are committed legislators who want to do the best for this country. This Bill will help us take important steps forward in realizing our constitutional mandate. We ... view