Kenneth Odhiambo Okoth

All parliamentary appearances

Entries 861 to 870 of 979.

• 28 Nov 2013 in National Assembly: Hon. Temporary Deputy Chairman, Sir, I propose that we further amend Clause 16(a)(2) where it says “no contribution from a single source shall exceed ten percent.” That should be amended to say “no contribution from a single source shall exceed 20 per cent of the total contribution received by that candidate, political party or referendum committee”. view
• 28 Nov 2013 in National Assembly: The rationale behind this is that if you are influential enough, you have the connections and friendships to finance your campaign from five people, then you should be able to do it and focus on campaigning rather than to be limited to look for ten people to fund your campaign. That is simpler and easier. view
• 28 Nov 2013 in National Assembly: Hon. Temporary Deputy Chairman, Sir, I propose that we delete the words “ten per cent” and replace them with the words “twenty per cent.” view
• 28 Nov 2013 in National Assembly: Yes, hon. Temporary Deputy Chairman, Sir. view
• 28 Nov 2013 in National Assembly: Hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, I am actually concurring with the amendment as proposed by the deputy chair of the Departmental Committee on Justice and Legal Affairs on this amendment. view
• 27 Nov 2013 in National Assembly: Thank you hon. Speaker, Sir. Pursuant to Standing Order 44(2)(c), I wish to request a Statement from the Chairperson of the Committee on Labour and Social Welfare, regarding the status and management of the Kenya Railways Corporation Pensioners Scheme (KRCPS). 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
• 27 Nov 2013 in National Assembly: Hon. Speaker, Sir, the KRCPS is possibly one of the wealthiest corporations in the country, but it has been unable to take care of its ageing members across the country living in different provinces in this country. In his Statement, the Chairperson should inquire and report on how long the corporate trustee, Alexander Forbes, will serve and under what terms; two, when the pensioners will be able to elect their own trustee to manage the schemes assets; three, state the current assets of the pensioners in terms of property, that is land, vehicles and other investments; four, whether there is ... view
• 27 Nov 2013 in National Assembly: Hon. Speaker, I think it will be very rewarding and happy for our pensioners to go for Christmas knowing answers to those questions. I will be happy if the Committee could work with speed and give us the information in one week’s time as promised. I also have another question for the same Committee on the Government policy on hiring. Pursuant to Standing Order 44(2)(c), I wish to request for a Statement from the Chairperson of the Committee on Labour and Social Welfare, regarding the Government hiring policy. Hon. Speaker, Sir--- view
• 27 Nov 2013 in National Assembly: Yes, I have got two Statements approved, hon. Speaker, Sir. view
• 27 Nov 2013 in National Assembly: Thank you, hon. Speaker, Sir. Some Government employees who were hired more than six months ago have not received their first salaries to date; despite having served for the legal probationary period of six months. Government departments have taken advantage of the new recruits to extend the probationary period beyond six months without the consent of employees, contrary to Section 42(2) of the Employment Act of 2007. In the Statement, the Chairperson should inquire and report on: One, the Government policy on hiring of new employees; two, measures the Government has put The electronic version of the Official Hansard Report ... view