Dr. Oburu Odinga

All parliamentary appearances

Entries 1391 to 1399 of 1399.

• 8 Nov 2006 in National Assembly: Yes, she stopped the whole thing. Indeed, she has now educated all of her children. One of them is, in fact, in the university. This is something that is very commendable. 3524 PARLIAMENTARY DEBATES November 8, 2006 Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, we also met one who has actually been a robber. He came to present himself before us and to tell us what he was doing before and what he is doing presently. These examples go a long way to show what microfinance institutions can do to the ordinary Kenyans. They can pull them out of criminal activities--- view
• 8 Nov 2006 in National Assembly: What did you just say? Perhaps, the hon. Member did not listen to me. I said that we met the woman in a workshop which was organised to discuss the Microfinance Bill. She came there as one of the resource people to tell us how she pulled herself out of the illicit business she was doing and finally became one of the most successful businesspeople in this country. This is not a laughing matter. On the contrary, it shows how this particular Bill is going to address the plight of such people. view
• 8 Nov 2006 in National Assembly: No, that is not what I am saying. Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, I have given an example of a woman who pulled herself out of poverty through a microfinance institution. This is a real issue. I have also given another example of a former robber who attended the workshop and offered us graphic details of what he used to do as a criminal, and what he is now able to do through a microfinance institution. Through assistance of a microfinance institution, that former robber is now able to employ people in his business. Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, I ... view
• 8 Nov 2006 in National Assembly: On a point of order, Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir. I think the hon. Member is referring to what I said in this House. While what he is saying is true, Committees must be given notice in the same way Ministers are given, so that they can be aware of Bills coming before the House. That is what I was complaining about. view
• 31 Oct 2006 in National Assembly: Thank you, Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, for giving me this opportunity. As it was stated by the Minister in his remarks this afternoon, this is the most important Bill that is being debated by Parliament. Taxation measures are one of the reasons why Parliament was created. Parliament was created to interrogate the Budget and particularly taxation measures. The principle of no taxation without representation is very cardinal to our presence here as Members of Parliament. Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, the various measures that have been introduced by the Minister are very positive. I would want to encourage him ... view
• 6 Jul 2006 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, on Tuesday this week, Dr. Kituyi, the Minister for Trade and Industry--- view
• 6 Jul 2006 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I do not have any clarification to seek. view
• 6 Jul 2006 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, this week, the Minister for Trade and Industry, Dr. Kituyi, made a personal statement in this House in regard to him being summoned by myself as the Chairman of the Finance, Planning and Trade Committee. I want to say that my Committee has never, and does not intend in future to summon anybody, leave alone a Minister or any hon. Member of this House, through the media. What happens is that we inform the public about what we are doing and can even say that a certain person is being expected to appear before the Committee. ... view
• 6 Jul 2006 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, that is the end my Personal Statement. I would like to state that we are not going to invite Dr. Kituyi. If he wants to come, he can come and give us the information that he wants to give. But we have gone very far in investigating the matter. My Committee does not believe that the measures he is taking will revive Uchumi Supermarkets. We believe that, that is going to be another--- That is because there was another Kshs1.2 billion that was given, but it went down the drain. view