Millie Grace Akoth Odhiambo Mabona

All parliamentary appearances

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• 18 Feb 2015 in National Assembly: Thank you, hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker. In terms of the ranking order, I am senior not just in terms of age but in terms of arrival in Parliament. I am sure, as a lawyer, you know that it works pretty much the same way that the roll of advocate works. I am your senior as an advocate but you are more senior in the House. Thank you for giving me this chance. I want to take this opportunity to thank hon. (Dr). Ottichilo and congratulate him for bringing this beautiful Motion. Hon.(Dr.) The electronic version of the Official Hansard Report ... view
• 18 Feb 2015 in National Assembly: Ottichilo has distinguished himself not just in this Parliament but even in the last Parliament on bringing issues that are very close to my heart especially in relation to environment. In another life, I was an environmental lawyer so I am very keen on issues that may have an impact on the environment. I also want to thank hon. (Eng.) Gumbo for the amendment that he has brought. The only thing I wished he had strengthened is the issue of research so that we do not render the Kenya Nuclear Electricity Board (KNEB) irrelevant. On the issue of nuclear power, ... view
• 18 Feb 2015 in National Assembly: Thank you, hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker. I know this is a fairly technical subject, but some of us have learnt that even in the most technical, there is something that will deal with Omena and I am getting to the view
• 18 Feb 2015 in National Assembly: part of it. I would just want to say that because of the issue of governance, I would be very hesitant to support the establishment of a nuclear plant in Kenya. However, I have indicated that the Board retains a very strong research component. We should not disband the Board. As an environmentalist, I want to thank the Mover for getting us to focus on green energy which is cheap, efficient, and sustainable. As the Member for Mbita, our strategic plan is actually focusing on Green Blue Economy. On Green Blue Economy, we are talking about green energy and investing ... view
• 18 Feb 2015 in National Assembly: level in Mbita, already there is so much change that is happening in the lives of women in investment in green energy. Many of our women have been depending on kerosene lamps which affect their health. A lot of women have been using firewood for cooking which also affects our forests. If we move towards green energy, we are going to empower our women and fishermen because, then even the cost of energy is going to be lower for them. Therefore, I am very happy that we are trying to move away from nuclear energy and towards green energy which ... view
• 10 Feb 2015 in National Assembly: Thank you, hon. Speaker for giving me this opportunity. First, I want to take this opportunity to wish all the Members a happy New Year. I also take this opportunity to condole with the family of the late hon. Muchai and the bodyguards and driver who were killed in very sad circumstances. I want to say that it talks to the issue of insecurity in this country. Personally, I was a victim. In the last Parliament, I was attacked by an armed gang of six men who had guns and I reported the matter to the police. The police said ... view
• 10 Feb 2015 in National Assembly: this Motion based on one, two, three issues; issues of Members’ competence and such issues. Hon. A.B. Duale knows that there are many ways. You can even withdraw the list if you so wish. However, on my part I wish to support the Motion for continuity purposes. The last time we spent so much time just approving the list. Finally, I would like to laud you on what you read earlier on about the conduct of Members in the House. I want to say hon. Speaker that I did send a letter of complaint to you about how I was ... view
• 11 Dec 2014 in National Assembly: Thank you, hon. Temporary Deputy Chairlady. I wish to oppose that proposed amendment because what is contained in the Bill is an advocate who has practised for at least seven years. By the time you have practised for seven years, you are very ably qualified. I practised for less than seven years and I was very brilliant. I do not see why you want to inhibit growth of young advocates. So, I oppose. view
• 11 Dec 2014 in National Assembly: Thank you, hon. Temporary Deputy Chairlady. I wish to oppose that proposed amendment because what is contained in the Bill is an advocate who has practised for at least seven years. By the time you have practised for seven years, you are very ably qualified. I practised for less than seven years and I was very brilliant. I do not see why you want to inhibit growth of young advocates. So, I oppose. view
• 11 Dec 2014 in National Assembly: Thank you, hon. Temporary Deputy Chairlady. I just wanted the Chair to clarify. Of course, I disagree with him. One of the strengths of the Kenyan Parliament is that when we go out, people are so impressed at how young the Kenyan Parliament is. It is not a negative, but a positive. If you look at this amendment, it says that a person is eligible for election as a President or Vice President if the person is a member or former member of the Council. So, it is saying that you must be a member or a former member and ... view