Michael Aringo Onyura

All parliamentary appearances

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• 11 Mar 2015 in National Assembly: Hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker, I support the amendment by Prof. Nyikal. It makes a difference. I consider supporting it with the amendments rather than the way it is. We will then set up a task-force that can look at all the reports that have come up and develop a comprehensive ranking, grading or scoring system that takes into account the various factors. It should not take into account just one factor of examination. It should take into account all the other factors like extra-curricular and public health activities within the school. It should take into account the totality of all ... view
• 25 Feb 2015 in National Assembly: Thank you very much, hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker. I rise to support the Motion. I want to take this opportunity to thank hon. Wangamati for bringing the Motion to the House and highlighting the issue of our freedom fighters, so that this House, and the nation, can have an opportunity to discuss it. I see this Motion as addressing issues of historical injustices. This is a matter which has been discussed at various forums. We should establish a task force, as hon. Wangamati has indicated; to look at all the other historical injustices and recommend what should be done. Hon. ... view
• 25 Feb 2015 in National Assembly: Hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker, we should not stop there. We have many cases where our own post-Independence regimes meted out atrocities on the citizens. That is also a matter which should be addressed. Whether it is done by the British or by our own people, it is still oppression. It should be addressed with equal seriousness and the victims compensated. Therefore, I would call upon historians, legal people and the Members of this House to take up these matters, so that all those who have suffered historical injustices are compensated. With those remarks, I beg to support the Motion. view
• 24 Feb 2015 in National Assembly: Thank you, hon. Speaker, for giving me this opportunity to contribute to this important Bill. It is one of the Bills for which the Constitution has placed a heavy responsibility on this House. It is one of those Bills which must be done within a certain framework. In fact, the seriousness of it is underscored by the fact that if we do not look at it and pass it within that period, any Kenyan could go to court and cause this House to be dissolved. I have looked at the Bill and it is a good law. It is fairly ... view
• 24 Feb 2015 in National Assembly: Those who fail to do so; appropriate action should be taken against them as provided within the law itself. There have been a lot of concerns regarding procurement 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
• 24 Feb 2015 in National Assembly: in this country. Many of them have already been mentioned. There have been concerns regarding corruption, lack of transparency and collusion by those who are involved in procurement. There have also been concerns about undue delays and a lot of bureaucracy. I hope that, through the law that we enacting, some of the loopholes can be sealed and the concerns raised are properly addressed. If we get the enactment of this law right, in terms of content and application, we will address very many issues. If we get it wrong, the kind of wastage that we have been having will ... view
• 24 Feb 2015 in National Assembly: The area of procurement in this country is rampant with wastage. Those who are involved somehow have perfected ways of creating loopholes, which they use to their advantage. Somehow, loopholes are created every now and then, even with the presence of the law. I hope that through the enforcement of this law, some of the loopholes that have been used by unscrupulous players will be sealed to ensure that the Government does not lose money. In fact, many of us usually wonder why Government procurement is usually very expensive. The market price of any commodity is clearly known to everybody ... view
• 24 Feb 2015 in National Assembly: can assist with regulating, developing and addressing some of the challenges within the procurement profession. May I also point out something I have noticed in our procurement system – delays in paying contractors? I have come across suppliers whose bills have been pending in Government offices for a long time. This appears to happen a lot more in the county governments. There are people who have gone out of their way to either use their savings or have gotten loans from banks to participate in Government procurement. However, the Government takes so long to pay such supplies. Sometimes, it even ... view
• 24 Feb 2015 in National Assembly: With those comments, I beg to support the Bill. view
• 18 Feb 2015 in National Assembly: Yes. 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