Rt. Hon.(Eng) Raila Amolo Odinga

All parliamentary appearances

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• 26 Aug 2009 in National Assembly: Mr. Mbadi said that there is some disharmony between some Ministers and Assistant Ministers. That sometimes is an issue of personalities when working. That is nature. Sometimes, some personalities can clash. We need to find a way of managing those differences. I do not think that can be said to apply across board. Maybe, there are few exceptions rather than the rule. view
• 26 Aug 2009 in National Assembly: I think I have already answered Mr. Affey’s question. Ms. A. Abdalla asked whether what Assistant Ministers do justifies what they are paid. Assistant Ministers have enormous responsibilities. For example, coming to answer Questions here in this House is a very heavy responsibility. Sometimes, the Assistant Ministers move the Votes of their Ministries here. view
• 26 Aug 2009 in National Assembly: In the absence of Ministers in the Ministries, the Assistant Ministers are actually in charge of the Ministries. I am convinced totally that the workload of Assistant Ministers fully justifies the pay that they are given. view
• 26 Aug 2009 in National Assembly: On a point of Order, Mr. Speaker, Sir. view
• 26 Aug 2009 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I think this matter has now been raised a second time. I want it to be known that the Prime Minister does not fear to be interrogated by the House. The reason why that ruling was made was to give as many Members as possible, an opportunity to ask questions. Mr. Speaker, Sir, just right now, over eight Members had an opportunity to raise questions. If we were to go in a similar way when we interrogate other statements by Ministers, there will be only three or, most likely, four Members who will get an opportunity to ... view
• 19 Aug 2009 in National Assembly: Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. On 23rd July, 2009, the hon. Member for Juja sought a Ministerial Statement on road carnage. He raised the same matter on 15th August, 2009. While I consider this issue to be very important, it remains my considered opinion that the matter is within the mandate of the line Ministry concerned. Nonetheless, and without prejudice to the Minister for Transport, I have decided to deal with it myself. The hon. Member for Juja wanted to know whether there is a national policy and plan to reduce road carnage and improve on the reinforcement of ... view
• 19 Aug 2009 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, hon. Gunda suggested that the “Michuki rules” have been relaxed and asked what action the Government is taking to ensure that they are enforced. That was the purpose of the meeting yesterday. If the hon. Member heard the Minister speak, he gave an assurance that they will enforce all those rules very vigorously. view
• 19 Aug 2009 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, what happened here is what I have already stated. Indiscipline is one of them. Corruption and poor roads are other factors. All those factors that I have mentioned as contributory to the high rate of accidents on the roads will be attended to. We will ensure that there is safety on our roads. view
• 19 Aug 2009 in National Assembly: Mr. Kigen asked what action the Government intends to take regarding corruption in the police force. We have said that we do not want to live in denial. This morning, when I was speaking at the launch of the Strategic Plan for the Office of the Prime Minister, I did admit there is corruption. This corruption needs to be dealt with, not just in the police force, but across board within the Government. I also said that there some institutions which have been formed to help fight corruption, which are condoning it. We did accept that there is a problem ... view
• 19 Aug 2009 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, hon. Thuo said that there is a statement of intent. You must begin by making a statement of intent; that this is what I want to do and then you move from there to do it. So, I do not see what is wrong with a statement of intent. We are telling you: “This is what we are intending to do to rectify the situation.” Regarding the size of the council, I do not think that size is the issue. It is the effectiveness. Sometimes it can be very small, but very effective. Waswahili husema: “Usionewembamba ... view