Dr. Oburu Odinga

All parliamentary appearances

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• 19 Aug 2009 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, there is no contradiction. What we are saying is that we are not aware that there was unauthorized access to our computer system. The information that these people might have had was public knowledge, because there were already the Printed Estimates. These people could have compared the Minister’s figures with those in the Supplementary Estimates and come to their conclusion, because there were discrepancies. It is, therefore, not clear whether these people actually had access to the Government computer network. That is why we have instituted investigations into this matter. view
• 19 Aug 2009 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, we are trying to investigate and find out any loopholes in our computer system which might lead to leakages. I have told you that we are instituting new measures which include making the system fool-proof. The investigations are not only looking at the criminal aspect which the hon. Member is interested in, but we are looking at all the issues surrounding that discrepancy. The police are also doing their job. I cannot give the police the time limit as to when they should conclude their investigations. view
• 19 Aug 2009 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, the replacement of systems to make our computer systems fool-proof is ongoing. The investigations we are instituting are to deal with sealing any loopholes which might affect us in the future. That investigation will be concluded very soon. view
• 19 Aug 2009 in National Assembly: On a point of order, Madam Temporary Deputy Speaker. As a matter of fact, is the hon. Member in order to allege that everybody is forced by law to retire at 55 years or 60 years, when the actual retirement age in Kenya is 50? The compulsory retirement age was 55 years, but it was pushed to 60 years. The age after which you can retire voluntarily is 50 years. view
• 19 Aug 2009 in National Assembly: Madam Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, I rise here to support the Motion in its amended form. It was difficult for us, as a Government; to support it in its original form. First, it was inaccurate in the sense that the employees who leave employment before retirement age access their contributions. Madam Temporary Deputy Speaker, I want to take this opportunity first to draw the attention of hon. Members to the definition of pension which is a monetary benefit paid regularly by the Government or company to an ex-employee who is officially considered to be too old or too ill to ... view
• 19 Aug 2009 in National Assembly: Madam Temporary Deputy Speaker, I am not retired. I think I am still earning something. view
• 19 Aug 2009 in National Assembly: The advantages of retaining this money are as follows: It ensures that the original intent of the employer to provide a retirement pension is achieved even if a member transfers the money to another scheme. This point is important because there are Members who allege that members who retire are not allowed to transfer their benefits to other schemes. The current regulations allow members who leave employment before attaining retirement age to transfer their benefits to the next scheme. Madam Temporary Deputy Speaker, it also ensures that retirement benefits remain protected from creditors. It ensures a large benefit at retirement ... view
• 18 Aug 2009 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Chairman, Sir, I beg to move:- view
• 18 Aug 2009 in National Assembly: THAT, a sum not exceeding Kshs21,242,940,520 be issued from the Consolidated Fund to complete the sum necessary to meet expenditure during the year ending 30th June, 2010, in respect of :- view
• 18 Aug 2009 in National Assembly: Vote 07 – Office of the Deputy Prime Minister and Ministry of Finance view