Osotsi Godfrey Otieno

All parliamentary appearances

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• 1 Oct 2024 in Senate: We are seeing a situation where one particular operator is controlling over 80 per cent of the market. This is one area that we expect the CAK to look into, among many others. It is because competition leads to better quality, better prices and many other things that consumers enjoy. Mr. Speaker, Sir, this particular authority is very important to the economy and the consumers in this scenario. We are being flooded with cheap products in our markets. This is the organization that needs to come out and help this country and the consumers of this country. This organisation does ... view
• 1 Oct 2024 in Senate: Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, it is quite unfair that when an opportunity arises, you get someone from outside to come and either become the Managing Director (MD), the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) or the Director General (DG), while you have qualified people internally. I am talking as a Senator of Vihiga County who is very knowledgeable about what happened in this process. Mr. Robert Maran who is very experienced, having worked for Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA), CAK and many other organizations for many years, and is one of the senior people in this Authority, was overlooked simply because he is ... view
• 1 Oct 2024 in Senate: political considerations. In any case, I am not doubting the qualifications of Mr. David Kemei. He is qualified. He is the best, but the local employees internally should have been considered. view
• 1 Oct 2024 in Senate: Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, Sen. (Dr.) Khalwale knows very well that I am a well-grounded person in Vihiga. I know a lot about what happens in Vihiga County, just the same way he knows a lot about what happens in Kakamega County. According to the report that was tabled on the appointment by the Prime Cabinet Secretary, that is a fact and it is in the Report. I know for sure that this particular individual I am referring to--- view
• 1 Oct 2024 in Senate: Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, the Report talks about the name having been nominated by the Prime Cabinet Secretary. That is a fact and it is in the Report. Secondly, I have been interrogated about this matter before when this thing was going on. I know a lot about this. If challenged, I am ready to substantiate. view
• 1 Oct 2024 in Senate: Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, that is why I have answered to say that I am well-grounded. I have interacted with this matter and I am the Senator of Vihiga County. There are chances that I have had meetings where this matter has come up. view
• 1 Oct 2024 in Senate: Mr. Temporary Speaker, it is very unfair to ask me to table discussions that I have had in meetings somewhere. I will not be able to do so, but I will want to say that even as Sen. (Dr.) Khalwale wants me to withdraw that bit, I will withdraw, but my point is very clear. The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Director, Hansard and AudioServices, Senate. view
• 1 Oct 2024 in Senate: Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, because I cannot table the discussions we had in meetings, I will withdraw that bit. However, I insist that my conscience is very clear on what happened. As an elected leader of Vihiga County, it is sad that I had to say this on the Floor of the House. I have finished my contribution. Therefore, I have nothing more to say, but only to say that the report is very clear on who the nominating authority was. Regarding the issue of tabling the discussion in meetings and what I have had before on this matter, I ... view
• 26 Sep 2024 in Senate: Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I rise pursuant to Standing Order No.53(1) to seek a statement from the Standing Committee on Devolution and The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposes only.A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Director, Hansard and Audio Services,Senate. view
• 26 Sep 2024 in Senate: Intergovernmental Relations concerning the implementation of the County Aggregation and Industrial Parks (CAIPs) project across the counties. The National Government, through the Ministry of Investment Trade and Industries in partnership with the county governments, private sector partners, development partners and the United Nation Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), entered into partnership to establish a CAIP in each county aimed at boosting the manufacturing sectors, contribution to Gross Domestic Product (GDP) from the current 7 per cent to 15 per cent by 2027 and 20 per cent by 2030. The project will be implemented in three phases covering all counties. It is ... view