Osotsi Godfrey Otieno

All parliamentary appearances

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• 16 Nov 2022 in Senate: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I rise pursuant to Standing Order No. 53(1)--- view
• 16 Nov 2022 in Senate: Well guided Mr. Speaker Sir. Let me comment on one of the Statements by Sen. (Dr.) Murango on the issue of the distribution of food to people affected by the famine. I noted that he raised the issue of the system used in distributing this food. It looks like the system of identifying the beneficiaries is not efficient. That raises concerns because there was a recommendation from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and other donors that the Government changes from physical food distribution to cash transfers which was more efficient. It had fewer challenges of procurement and corruption. I wonder ... view
• 16 Nov 2022 in Senate: The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor, Senate. view
• 16 Nov 2022 in Senate: The Senator for Kirinyaga County has raise a critical issue. I ask the relevant Committee to move with speed and request sufficient information from the relevant Ministry so that we do not expose ourselves to corruption that is likely to arise as a result of this crisis disaster that we have. I commend the Senator for bringing this to the House. May I ask the Committee to quickly do a report to this House on this matter so that we can save this country a lot of money which is likely to get lost as a result of corrupt practices ... view
• 16 Nov 2022 in Senate: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I rise pursuant to Order No.53(1) to seek a Statement from the Standing Committee on Trade, Industrialization and Tourism, regarding the effects of Government austerity measures on the hotel industry. In the Statement, the Committee should- (1) State the measures, if any, the Government is taking to help the hotel industry to recover from the effects of COVID-19 pandemic due to low volumes of international booking. This has led to closure of several hotels; Intercontinental Hotel, Laico Regency Hotel, Radisson Blue and now the imminent closure of the historic Hilton Hotel. (2) Explain what informed the recent ... view
• 15 Nov 2022 in Senate: On a point of order, Mr. Speaker, Sir. view
• 15 Nov 2022 in Senate: Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir, for the opportunity. Reading through the Report, the Committee has recommended that the rules need to be amended, so that we have clarity on the role of the Joint Committee. The rules talk about presiding officers. I hope that the relevant Committee will take it up and make sure that the rules are amended appropriately. Also, the provision on the withdrawal of candidates is not clearly stipulated. The Committee has recommended that it be looked at. Many people have talked about competence. However, one important qualification is that those who come from near the boarders ... view
• 10 Nov 2022 in Senate: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I rise pursuant to Standing Order No.53(1) to seek a Statement from the Standing Committee on National Security, Defence and Foreign Relations on the rising cases of insecurity in Vihiga County. In the Statement the committee should– (1) Explain the reasons for the recent rise in cases of insecurity and a wave of violent attacks on business people and other residents in parts of Vihiga County, particularly, Cheptulu market where a business man was recently short dead by a heavily armed gang; as well as the surrounding areas of Kaimosi, Chaviriga and Makuchi. view
• 10 Nov 2022 in Senate: (2) State the measures being taken by both levels of Government to assure residents of Vihiga County of their safety and outline actions taken by the Ministry of Interior and Coordination of National Government to equip police officers with the necessary resources to undertake their work. view
• 10 Nov 2022 in Senate: (3) Update the Senate on the actions taken by the police in investigating and apprehending the perpetrators of the past crimes reported in the area and specifically, cases of rape of students especially of Kaimosi University. Murder, theft and the recent break in at Magnum hotel in Vihiga County. view