Millie Grace Akoth Odhiambo Mabona

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• 2 Apr 2015 in National Assembly: is not in the intention of the law. We cannot pass eight substantive legislations like we are passing a minor Motion. We are passing laws that bind this country on very serious issues in one sentence. This is doing a disservice to that Act. I would, therefore, want to call on your kind office if you could, please, consider giving a substantive ruling as to whether we can move this Motion or whether it is, indeed, proper that we bring conventions as miscellaneous amendments. This is because there are many other conventions that will come before this House. Thank you. view
• 31 Mar 2015 in National Assembly: Thank you, hon. Speaker for indulging me. I arise under Standing Order No. 22 on President’s Address; Standing Order No.91 on Responsibility for Statement of fact; Standing Order No. 1 that gives you general discretion and Standing Order No. 216 on Departmental Committees. view
• 31 Mar 2015 in National Assembly: I want to state at the outset that I sit in the Departmental Committee on Agriculture, Livestock and Cooperatives. Even though the issues that I am raising have been canvassed in the Departmental Committee on Agriculture, Livestock and Cooperatives, for technical and legal reasons, I stand as the Member of Parliament for Mbita and not representing the Committee. I want to indicate that I stand especially under Standing Order No. 91 and if you indulge me, I will just read it quickly:- view
• 31 Mar 2015 in National Assembly: “(1) A Member shall be responsible for the accuracy of any facts which the Member alleges to be true and may be required to substantiate any such facts instantly. 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
• 31 Mar 2015 in National Assembly: (2) If a Member has sufficient reason to convince the Speaker that the Member is unable to substantiate the allegations instantly, the Speaker shall require that such Member substantiates the allegations not later than the next sitting day, failure to which the Member shall be deemed to be in disorderly within the meaning of Standing Order No. 107 (Grossly disorderly conduct) unless the Member withdraws the allegations and gives a suitable apology, if the Speaker so requires.” It came to my knowledge that some Members of the Committee on Agriculture, Livestock and Cooperatives made allegations about money that was supposedly ... view
• 31 Mar 2015 in National Assembly: (a) is a public trust to be exercised in a manner that- (i) is consistent with the purposes and objects of this Constitution; (iv) promotes public confidence in the integrity of the office.” It does not talk about a Committee or State officers, but individuals. Part (2) states:- “The guiding principles of leadership and integrity include- (d) accountability to the public for decisions and actions; and, view
• 31 Mar 2015 in National Assembly: (e) discipline and commitment in service to the people”. Article 75 talks about the conduct of State Officers. It states:- 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
• 31 Mar 2015 in National Assembly: “75. (1) A state Officer shall behave, whether in public and official life, in private life, or in association with other persons in a manner that avoids---” It indicates what should be avoided. If you look at the Schedule, parliamentarians are State officers. If you look at the Report, it does not indicate individual names. It speaks of the Committee. That is why some of the newspapers were happily fishing to find out who is in the Committee on Agriculture, Livestock and Cooperatives. We even have Members of that Committee who have been mentioned as not attending Committee meetings. They ... view
• 31 Mar 2015 in National Assembly: Thank you, hon. Speaker for giving me this opportunity. I wish to record my thanks for the Exposition of Public Policy contained in the Presidential Address on 26th March, 2015. However, I do so with a bit of reservations. I am one of the people who were first, unlike the seconder of the Motion, to give the President a standing ovation. I did not hesitate to do so because this country is about to sink under the weight of corruption. We need action against corruption. Therefore, I was convinced that the President was minded in dealing with the issue of ... view
• 31 Mar 2015 in National Assembly: The other issue that I would like to raise is the issue of politicization. In law, when you are prosecuting a matter, justice must not just be done, but must be seen to be done. Looking at the list, I want to be convinced that it has not been politicised and then the President will have my support. A glance at that list does not convince me as hon. Millie Odhiambo. I will be bringing amendments on some of the issues that have been canvassed especially the issue of stepping aside by elected leaders. There is no legislative framework. Therefore, ... view