Kenneth Odhiambo Okoth

All parliamentary appearances

Entries 901 to 910 of 979.

• 26 Sep 2013 in National Assembly: No, hon. Deputy Speaker. 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
• 18 Sep 2013 in National Assembly: May I invite my colleague, hon. Wanyonyi, in that respect. view
• 17 Sep 2013 in National Assembly: Thank you, hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker. My concern here is that the VAT Bill which we passed here is having effects beyond what we imagined on basic goods and supplies. But I want to focus especially on matters that affect our young people and our children’s future. I have said it on this Floor before and I will say it again that the education of our children is not an expense. It is an investment if this country is to afford Vision 2030 and succeed in reaching it. We really need to look at this VAT Act and amend it ... view
• 30 Jul 2013 in National Assembly: Hon. Speaker, Sir, I wanted to respond to the issue that was raised by hon. Kanini Kega. I do not think--- view
• 30 Jul 2013 in National Assembly: Thank you, hon. Speaker, Sir. The former Prime Minister is free to travel since he--- view
• 30 Jul 2013 in National Assembly: Hon. Speaker, I am rising on point of order under Standing Order No.182 which states thus: “A sitting of a committee shall be held at such place, date and time as shall be determined by the Chairperson or on a petition made by at least seven members of that committee but no meeting of a committee may be held outside the precincts of Parliament without the approval of the Speaker.” Standing Order No.191 states thus: “Committees shall enjoy and exercise all the powers and privileges bestowed on Parliament by the Constitution and statute, including the power to summon witnesses, receive ... view
• 24 Jul 2013 in National Assembly: Hon. Deputy Speaker, I rise to second the approval and nomination of Dr. Salome Wanjiku Gichura and Ms. Saadia Abdi Kontoma to serve as commissioners in the Teachers Service Commission. The Committee did its work with due diligence. We had a robust debate internally and arrived at a consensus in this approval. I am honoured to second this Motion today. We supported these nominations because the nominees are qualified. They have the requisite broad experience. They have the capacity and competence. In our Committee, despite the misgivings that were raised we agreed that these two are good enough to be ... view
• 24 Jul 2013 in National Assembly: On a point of order, hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker. Since we sense the mood of the House, can I ask the Mover to reply and we put the Question? view
• 18 Jul 2013 in National Assembly: Thank you, hon. Speaker, for allowing me this quick intervention. I actually thought and felt strongly to rise in support of the point you have made. This matter has been coming up many times. I am very sensitive to it because we move Motions to urge the Government to do certain things yet we know that we are part of the Government, and an important branch of the Government for that matter. Therefore, we must do our job. The action is actually in the Committee sessions in this new dispensation. So, I call upon all Members of Parliament to take ... view
• 18 Jul 2013 in National Assembly: Hon. Speaker, they say they have heard it but they are not here. Some Committee Chairpersons do not show up! view