Ochilo George Mbogo Ayacko

All parliamentary appearances

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• 19 Feb 2019 in Senate: To add insult to injury, issues of pensions are not being addressed. As I speak today, Members of the County Assembly (MCAs) who had the misfortune of not being re-elected in Migori County have not received their gratuity. I know that problem is replicated in many other counties. People who served in dignity and built humble facilities are now paupers walking all over the place looking for alms from us. A Bill of this nature is an important Bill that will ensure that there is continuity and decency in the lives of people who have given service to this nation. ... view
• 19 Feb 2019 in Senate: Madam Temporary Speaker, when cartels and faceless characters hide somewhere and introduce interests that we do not understand, if we do not stand with the public interest as a House, we will not know happiness on earth and heaven. This is because we are here to transact good pieces of legislation for our nation now, tomorrow and the future, since we are the ones who have the privilege today. The vested interests that we are talking about today have infiltrated our sister House, the National Assembly, and a Bill which is competing in jurisdiction to our jurisdiction, has been introduced ... view
• 19 Feb 2019 in Senate: Madam Temporary Speaker, where there is departure from what this House took time to deliberate, debate and agree on – that is manifested in the Bill that our sister House has put in place – we, as a House, have no option but to ensure that our position is the one that prevails. It was in the wisdom of Kenyans in 2010 to have given us the responsibility of defending and protecting the interests of counties and the people who live in them. The other House was given other responsibilities, and it is the responsibility of all of us including ... view
• 19 Feb 2019 in Senate: Madam Temporary Speaker, matters to do with pension are very sensitive. In my earlier life as a Member of Parliament, I had to sit out there for a few years to wait for my pension, and it was not a nice experience. I had to complete various forms and seek information from people behind the counter to get my pension at that particular time. It is not an experience that you would enjoy. At the time you are serving and contributing to your pension, you want to have a smooth and comfortable life. In any event, life expectancy in Kenya ... view
• 19 Feb 2019 in Senate: I want to end my remarks there and urge my colleagues who are coming after me to stand firm for the dignity of this House. They should not forget that it is the mandate of this House to ensure that interests of counties and their staff are protected and held dear. view
• 19 Feb 2019 in Senate: Thank you. view
• 14 Feb 2019 in Senate: Madam Temporary Chairperson, I beg to second. view
• 12 Feb 2019 in Senate: Mr. Speaker, Sir, thank you very much for giving me an opportunity to make a few remarks regarding this Motion. First, I would like to congratulate the nominees to this Committee, and I wish to add my voice to those who have underscored the importance of this Committee. I urge the Committee to consider, besides matters of importance to wananchi, matters that touch on oversight by the Senate. view
• 12 Feb 2019 in Senate: When we were discussing the previous agenda, it came to the attention of Members that we are not doing very well on matters oversight. We have become a House that is known for lamenting and a House that many institutions want to ignore. So, I plead with Members who have been nominated to this Committee to prioritise reports that pertain to the function of the Senate, which is oversight. view
• 12 Feb 2019 in Senate: In the previous session, I observed that there was a particular report relating to Ruaraka Land that did not come to the Floor of the House in good time. I am sure there are many such reports that need prioritisation so that we do not become a House that just laments but we become a House that deals with issues of oversight and bring weight to bear on errand institutions or officers. view