Martin Otieno Ogindo

All parliamentary appearances

Entries 751 to 760 of 1112.

• 30 Mar 2011 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, in 2009, the Government of Kenya conducted a very successful census. The census exercise was very comprehensive. I went home and was asked all manner of questions. I believe these questions were standard everywhere. The Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Development have this information. view
• 30 Mar 2011 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, the discrimination through the pilot scheme has created a lot of tension within the constituencies and among constituencies. In my constituency, the people of Kochia, Gem, Kanyar and Home Bay Town are up in arms. What is the Ministry doing given that they have facts and figures about the state of every household to ensure that every deserving household gets these funds? When will this take place, because there is so much tension between the families that are receiving these funds and families that are not receiving? We, as leaders, are unable to give an explanation ... view
• 30 Mar 2011 in National Assembly: On a point of order, Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir. I rise to seek your guidance particularly on the notice that is guiding this debate. On the notice, it is indicated that: “The House resolved on the 2nd March, 2010---”. I have had the benefit to look at the HANSARD and I saw that resolution. However, the circumstances under which that resolution was made, I think was in the heat of the debate on the constitutional review where the proposal was made by hon. Jakoyo Midiwo and seconded by hon. Machage and without debate, it was adopted. view
• 30 Mar 2011 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, however, be that as it may, I want to refer you to the Fiscal Management Act, Section 11 which says: “Without prejudice to the generalities of Section 10 in the preparation of final estimates of revenue and expenditure referred to in Sub-section 9, the Minister shall take into consideration the comments and recommendations of the relevant committee as submitted to the National Assembly under Section 10(2)”. view
• 30 Mar 2011 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, I want to further refer you to Article 221 of the new Constitution, Sub-section 4 which says: “Before the National Assembly considers the estimates of revenue and expenditure, a committee of the National Assembly shall discuss and reveal the estimates and make recommendations to the Assembly”. view
• 30 Mar 2011 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, the thrust of it all is that you are aware that this House has a Budget Committee today. In all respect, I believe that the Budget Committee is the relevant Committee. Also being aware of the fact that we are still in the Fourth Session where this resolution is binding, I see a situation where this responsibility will continue to be misplaced in the wrong committee. I think it is imperative that this is corrected so that the relevant Committee can take responsibility for the decisions made as far as the Budget is concerned. view
• 30 Mar 2011 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, I seek your guidance. view
• 30 Mar 2011 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, with a heavy heart, I rise to oppose this Motion. I want to clarify from the outset that I want to oppose not with a view of rejecting in total the Motion, but with a view of according the Minister an opportunity to withdraw this Motion so that he can take corrective action. I want to start by commending the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance for a job well done. This financial year, despite the difficult times, he has navigated well and, indeed, the economy is at its best in the circumstances. Sometimes ... view
• 30 Mar 2011 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, I also note with concern that the Minister initially allocated Kshs8 billion to the Youth Enterprise Development Fund, and to the Small and Micro-Enterprises Fund. This money has now been re-allocated. With that money, the Minister can fill the gap we are talking about. view
• 30 Mar 2011 in National Assembly: I want to conclude by referring the Minister to the Vote of the Department of Defence (DOD). The DOD is a major beneficiary in these Supplementary Estimates. Time and again, this House has been treated to the drama of security. No one has been dramatising the issue of security better than the Minister of State for Provincial Administration and Internal Security, Prof. George Saitoti. view