Peter Ochieng Odoyo

All parliamentary appearances

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• 2 Aug 2007 in National Assembly: asked the Minister for Education:- (a) whether he could confirm that the Government is planning to waive secondary school tuition fees with effect from January, 2008, at a cost of Kshs4.5 billion; (b) whether he could further confirm that this program will not affect or interfere with the current bursary scheme for secondary school students; and, (c) what specific measures he is taking to prepare the 38 secondary schools in Nyakach and in other constituencies for the expected increase in student enrolment when the program begins. view
• 2 Aug 2007 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, the Assistant Minister has given us an answer that is inadequate. In part "c", he has said that they have made recommendations, yet in part "a", he confirms that the program will be in effect from January, 2008. In my constituency, there are no school buildings, no new teacher recruitment and no expansion of the existing facilities. The Assistant Minister has told us that in January, 2008, the Ministry will be able to cater for the higher student enrolment. view
• 2 Aug 2007 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, there is a serious teacher shortage, especially in secondary schools. Could the Assistant Minister consider hiring over 500 retired secondary school teachers who are in my constituency, so as to address the serious problem of shortage of teachers in secondary schools? view
• 25 Jul 2007 in National Assembly: asked the Minister of State for Defence:- (a) whether he is aware that Snr. Private Philip Ochieng, Service No.66074 of the Kenya Army 78 Tank Battalion ("A" Squadron) disappeared on 15th May, 2004 while on duty in the vicinity of Lokichoggio; (b) whether he is further aware that since the disappearance, the Kenya Army is yet to offer an official explanation or support to his family, given that the officer was the sole breadwinner; and, (c) what the whereabouts of the officer is and what the he is doing to confirm his status to the family and to the 150,000 ... view
• 25 Jul 2007 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, may I request the hon. Minister to continue and read part (c) of the answer? There were parts "a", "b" and "c". view
• 25 Jul 2007 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, part (c) refers to the Board of Inquiry that was set up by the Kenya Army. I do have particular questions on part (c). view
• 25 Jul 2007 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I have the answer! view
• 25 Jul 2007 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I have read part (c), but I am also saying--- view
• 25 Jul 2007 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, it reads:- "(a) What is the whereabout of the officer and what is the Minister doing to confirm his status to the family and to the 150,000 residents of Nyakach Constituency?" view
• 25 Jul 2007 in National Assembly: Okay, Mr. Speaker, Sir. Let me ask my question because the answer that I have has parts "a", "b" and "c". The answer given by the Minister is a further testimony that, indeed, Ministers get answers from civil servants without interrogating them. I have with me here, an answer given by the Minister in addition to what he has said, that a Board of Inquiry was set up by the armed forces under Cap.199. That is very much in order. But I beg to differ. What was the conclusion of that Board of Inquiry? To the best of my knowledge, ... view