Otieno Kajwang

All parliamentary appearances

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• 6 Dec 2012 in National Assembly: Thank you, Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir. When I heard you telling the Attorney-General to make certain clarifications on the constitutionality of this amendment, I understood that if it was not unconstitutional, then it would proceed and if it was unconstitutional, then it would be dropped. But, after listening to the Attorney-General, I think he is of the view that it is constitutional. Therefore, because the House is seized of it, I think the Chair should allow us to dispose it of. view
• 22 Nov 2012 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I saw him this morning and, in fact, part of this afternoon. But it seems like he has not arrived. Could I ask that we be given some time until the tail end of Question Time? view
• 26 Sep 2012 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, I have a few words. I have noticed that there was no definition of the word “terrorism” because there is really not a definition. It is a matter that is mutual. view
• 26 Sep 2012 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, I am sorry. view
• 26 Sep 2012 in National Assembly: Thank you, Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir. However, we have defined what a terrorist act is. What if it was coming from another country? We would say it is an act of war and we would be, of course, responding as if we have been attacked by a foreign country. But because it is done internally, we can treat it as just another offence of violence. However, the biggest violence terrorism does is in our minds. It is the fear, despondency, uncertainty and when it may happen. There is no other terror than that because it hurts the mind. Mr. ... view
• 26 Sep 2012 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, I just want to congratulate these very fine Kenyans who have made it to this list. It was long and tedious and a hard competition. I know some of them personally and they are very learned, experienced and resourceful people. I hope that they will serve this Authority with diligence. This is a new Authority. It is something that we have created afresh in this country to deal with the unfair competition in the market. I trust that these people who have been shortlisted will do a good job. I support. view
• 26 Sep 2012 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, I rise to support the Bill, hoping that sooner or later, we will not have such an Act in our laws because, really, we do not need to be reminded by an Act of Parliament to be cohesive and integrated; because that is something expected of a civilised country. The second thing I want to say is that I have seen that those who have operationalised this Act have not had teeth to bite but, because that aspect is not part of the amendment before the House, I will not talk so much about it. ... view
• 15 Aug 2012 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I beg to reply. (a) I am aware that--- (inaudible). view
• 15 Aug 2012 in National Assembly: I will try harder and start again. (a) Mr. Speaker, Sir, I am aware that Wajir Constituency comprises of two districts and covers an area of 23,000 square kilometers. I have since opened a new registry at Leilei in Wajir South, and allocated a new vehicle GK A432P to serve the two districts in the constituency. I am in the process of recruiting additional staff comprising three clerical officers and two subordinate staff for the two districts. (b) According to the National Population Census of 2009, approximately 3,715 persons are expected to turn 18 years by December 2012 in the ... view
• 15 Aug 2012 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I am aware that recently when the Member of Parliament organized for mobile registration closer to the border with Somalia, we encountered some unfortunate incident in which my own registration officers and a District Officer were kidnapped by the Al Shaabab militia on 23rd January, 2012. As we are talking, they have not been released. We only got word through some communication that they are fit and alive, and that they were being instructed in Quran. I hope that they will not be hurt. That has caused some fear in the minds of our registration officers, and ... view