Martin Otieno Ogindo

All parliamentary appearances

Entries 1091 to 1100 of 1112.

• 12 Nov 2008 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, in my constituency, Rangwe, all the roads are Class C and below. Right now, all the Class C roads are impassable. In fact, we do not even have any road that has a good 100-metre stretch. When is the Assistant Minister releasing money for the routine maintenance of Class C roads? view
• 11 Nov 2008 in National Assembly: Thank you, Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, for giving me this opportunity to contribute to the Finance Bill, 2008. I rise to support the Bill, but I want to say that this is a unique time for Kenya, now that we have a Coalition Government. Every Government, given a chance, can implement its policies. In Kenya, we have made several promises, some of November 11, 2008 PARLIAMENTARY DEBATES 3361 which are to increase employment, ensure equity and increase the rate of development in this country. We regret the events of the earlier part of this year. First of all, I ... view
• 5 Nov 2008 in National Assembly: Thank you Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir. I rise to support the Motion. However, may I first take this opportunity, on behalf of the people of Rangwe to congratulate President-elect Senator Barrack Obama on his historic victory. Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, it is very rare that you get somebody of Obama's calibre. I think that, that is a gift that nature has given to humanity. It is a gift that comes, maybe once in 50 years. I think it is a privilege for the Kenyan people to share part of Obama's history. It is on that account that I ... view
• 5 Nov 2008 in National Assembly: Thank you Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, for your protection. Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, I also want to congratulate my predecessors on their very candid contributions towards this Motion. On my account, it is very timely that we move forward to establish the independence of Parliament. Without the independence of Parliament, I think we are not going to serve the purpose that we are here for. I want to point out that the impunity we have seen in this country is a function of discretion. It is very important that we reduce discretion. You reduce discretion by building stronger ... view
• 5 Nov 2008 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, thank you for extending your protection. Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, what we have seen before is that Parliament spends 60 per cent of its time discussing the Budget. Out of that time, we are not able to discuss the Budget exhaustively. I am glad that this House approved a Bill that seeks to establish a budget law. I want to ask this House to come out very strongly and support this piecemeal Bill that seeks to determine the Parliamentary calendar. It is from these little things that we secure our time and independence. Mr. ... view
• 29 Oct 2008 in National Assembly: Madam Temporary Deputy Speaker, aware that the Ministry for roads, especially through the Kenya Roads Board (KRB), normally prepares work plans for one year in advance, what is the Ministry doing to ensure that there is a master plan that will tell Kenyans how many kilometres of road are tarmacked or maintained annually? I would not want to ask about every small road. We would like this to be captured. So, what plans does the Ministry have to ensure that there is a master plan covering tarmacking and maintenance of roads? view
• 29 Oct 2008 in National Assembly: On a point of order, Madam Temporary Deputy Speaker. My colleague, the hon. Member for Matungu, is asking "how long?" That is length of time! So, could the Assistant 3070 PARLIAMENTARY DEBATE October 29, 2008 Minister be specific on the length of time? view
• 8 Oct 2008 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, my name is Mr. Otieno Ogindo, Member of Parliament for Rangwe. I think you are both generous and at the same time mean to me, because you have given me the chance, but it is very limited. Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, I want to start with the teacher to pupil ratio. According to the figures I have, the enrolment is about 9.5 million at the primary and secondary levels. When I contacted the TSC, I was told that they have about 249,000 teachers. That ratio works out to about one teacher to 35 pupils. ... view
• 3 Jul 2008 in National Assembly: On a point of order, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. It is in the interest of the House that we know the contents of the list that has been laid on the Table of the House. view
• 2 Jul 2008 in National Assembly: Madam Temporary Deputy Speaker, may I take this opportunity, if you allow me, to stand in for hon. Mbau? view