Paul Otiende Amollo

All parliamentary appearances

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• 7 Apr 2022 in National Assembly: Hon. Speaker, of the Forum’s organs, the Plenary Assembly is the highest decision making body and is mandated to inter alia, approve the nomination of office bearers of the FP-ICGLR; adopt the Forum's budget; adopt the reports of Committees; adopt the recommendations and resolutions to governments and parliaments of the Member States of the ICGLR; and deliberate on all matters within the jurisdiction of the Forum. The Plenary Assembly meets on an annual basis, and the venue of the event is held on a rotational basis between the Member States. view
• 7 Apr 2022 in National Assembly: The theme for this year’s event was: “The Role of Parliament in Conflict Resolution". Since its establishment, the Forum has been crucial in spearheading discourse on security, peace, stability and development in the region; a region that has over the years seen more than its fair share of bloody wars, famine and starvation, economic and social inequalities, religious strife and political instability. view
• 7 Apr 2022 in National Assembly: The theme for this year’s event was: “The Role of Parliament in Conflict Resolution". Since its establishment, the Forum has been crucial in spearheading discourse on security, peace, stability and development in the region; a region that has over the years seen more than its fair share of bloody wars, famine and starvation, economic and social inequalities, religious strife and political instability. view
• 7 Apr 2022 in National Assembly: The last five days have been a learning experience for all Member States. Members were fully exposed to and briefed on governance issues in the region. The threat of insecurity, and internal affairs of the Forum, the impact of the insecurity and conflict in the region were clearly enumerated and elaborated and members’ understanding of conflict was indeed enhanced. view
• 7 Apr 2022 in National Assembly: The last five days have been a learning experience for all Member States. Members were fully exposed to and briefed on governance issues in the region. The threat of insecurity, and internal affairs of the Forum, the impact of the insecurity and conflict in the region were clearly enumerated and elaborated and members’ understanding of conflict was indeed enhanced. view
• 7 Apr 2022 in National Assembly: The Forum received a presentation by Prof. Yasin Olum (PhD), a Fulbright Scholar, on the role of parliament in conflict resolution, which clearly stated that parliamentarians have a fundamental role of pre-empting and preventing conflicts including, upholding the rule of law; addressing post-conflict recovery; engaging in constructive partnerships and co-operation, and reconciliation. view
• 7 Apr 2022 in National Assembly: The Forum received a presentation by Prof. Yasin Olum (PhD), a Fulbright Scholar, on the role of parliament in conflict resolution, which clearly stated that parliamentarians have a fundamental role of pre-empting and preventing conflicts including, upholding the rule of law; addressing post-conflict recovery; engaging in constructive partnerships and co-operation, and reconciliation. view
• 7 Apr 2022 in National Assembly: Therefore, Member States appreciated efforts by the Forum in undertaking fact-finding missions, which had assisted countries such as the Central African Republic, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and the Republic of South Sudan, in finding solutions and peaceful settlement to political instability. The Forum looks forward to future engagements with the parties involved to address outstanding issues for lasting peace. The Forum also pledged support in efforts to resolve the ongoing conflict in the Republic of Sudan. view
• 7 Apr 2022 in National Assembly: Therefore, Member States appreciated efforts by the Forum in undertaking fact-finding missions, which had assisted countries such as the Central African Republic, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and the Republic of South Sudan, in finding solutions and peaceful settlement to political instability. The Forum looks forward to future engagements with the parties involved to address outstanding issues for lasting peace. The Forum also pledged support in efforts to resolve the ongoing conflict in the Republic of Sudan. view
• 7 Apr 2022 in National Assembly: In the meeting, it was also resolved that Parliaments must be more assertive in addressing the root causes of instability. The President of the Forum, who is also the Speaker of the Senate, the Rt. Hon. Kenneth Lusaka, EGH, MP, urged Member Parliaments to “move from talking to acting.” In his opening address, delivered by the CS of Interior and Coordination of National Government, His Excellency, President Uhuru Muigai Kenyatta, CGH, challenged member States on a five-point question framework for reflection and action on the way forward: a) Is the role of Parliament preventive or responsive? b) At what stage ... view