Osotsi Godfrey Otieno

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• 18 Oct 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
• 18 Oct 2022 in Senate: Protection Law. The Data Commissioner and CA must be invited to explain why they oversaw violation of the data protection principles, the law and the Regulations. That is the most important part, regardless of the fact that Safaricom has extended the period. They disconnected my line. Yesterday I went to Safaricom and I asked them if I needed to fill any form. They told me there was no form to fill. They just picked my ID card, scanned it and reconnected my line. That should not happen in this country, especially when you are dealing with a private company and ... view
• 18 Oct 2022 in Senate: Thank you, Madam Temporary Speaker, and congratulations for being our Chair today. I do not have much to say but I want to emphasize that the three committees are very crucial in our oversight work, particularly the Committee on County Public Accounts (CPAC) and the County Public Investments and Special Fund (CPISFC) which are the two that really oversight the financial status of our counties. I encourage the Members who will sit in the two committees to put in a lot more effort in trying to help the Senate and the country on matters transparency and accountability in our counties. ... view
• 18 Oct 2022 in Senate: I also want to express my interest to become the Chairperson of the County Public Investments and Special Funds Committee. I was a vice-chairperson of a similar Committee in the National Assembly. So, I think the experiences are the same. I will play a big role in performing competently and effectively the role of the Chairperson of the County Public Investments and Special Funds Committee. For those few remarks, I support. view
• 13 Oct 2022 in Senate: Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. Committee system is a key aspect in Parliaments, globally. A lot of work in Parliament is done in Committees. In fact, it is estimated that over 80 per cent of parliamentary work happens in Committees. A Plenary like this is about 20 per cent of the work. We would like the Committees to be in place so that they can generate business for this House. You are well aware that we have had a few sessions. In most cases, we have been discussing things which in my view, as I realized later on, we ... view
• 13 Oct 2022 in Senate: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, when we will be relooking into the membership of Committees after the Cabinet nominees have been vetted, we can use that opportunity to fix those issues that the distinguished Senator was talking about. I hope that is going to be very soon. I propose that for purposes of us making progress as a House and starting our work, we pass this Motion but consider the issues that have been raised by Sen. Omogeni. We need quick interventions for replacement of those who have been nominated as Cabinet Secretaries (CSs). With those few remarks, I support the ... view
• 12 Oct 2022 in Senate: Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. I have heard you. I also had an opportunity to look at the HANSARD. The two issues that were raised were on the comment on the Kshs2 billion, where I stated that “we were told”. We all remember the former President Uhuru Kenyatta alluded to that. I also said that beneficiaries of corruption--- view
• 12 Oct 2022 in Senate: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I also said “beneficiaries of corruption.” I did not say the other side is corrupt. view
• 12 Oct 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
• 12 Oct 2022 in Senate: All the same, pursuant to Standing Order No.105(2), I was prepared to substantiate my allegations on 6th Thursday, 2022, last week because the Standing Orders clearly states ‘not later than the next sitting day’. I made the allegations on Wednesday and the next day was Thursday. I was prepared with a bunch of documents which I was ready to table, including the report of the Auditor- General for Financial Year 2016/2017 and 2017/2018. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, because you have already made a ruling, I do not have that benefit unless you extend time for me to come and substantiate ... view