Rt. Hon.(Eng) Raila Amolo Odinga

All parliamentary appearances

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• 2 Nov 2011 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, so, the Prime Minister cannot be answerable for all the things that are happening in other Ministries. That is why I have asked Ministers to take responsibility. view
• 2 Nov 2011 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, regarding the letter written by the Office of the Prime Minister, I thought that matter was dealt with last week, but it would now appear as if it was not comprehensively explained. So, let me now take this opportunity to explain the content of that letter. Would you allow me to explain? view
• 2 Nov 2011 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir,it is important that the House and the country get proper information. view
• 2 Nov 2011 in National Assembly: So, having had experience of the first phase, it was proposed that we again have this project being implemented by various Ministries. My office had some concerns which we discussed with the World Bank, and it was suggested that instead of disbursing this money through different line Ministries, it should be consolidated into one account of one Ministry. We suggested the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports. I had discussion with the Minister concerned who agreed with me. view
• 2 Nov 2011 in National Assembly: We channeled this money, first, to the projects which were being implemented by youths in different parts of the country. It was also used as a social safety net, targeting the urban youths who suffer from poverty. So, we are providing food to a number of our people in different parts of this country. At the moment, we have got four million people who are on regular supply of food throughout the country. We have never addressed the issue of urban poverty and we discussed this matter with the World Bank; an agreement was reached that part of it would ... view
• 2 Nov 2011 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, because the project had been originally designed to be implemented by different Ministries, the World Bank suggested that we then stop the implementation of those projects and have this money taken back to the World Bank. This is the World Bank procedure. Money goes back to the World Bank. The Bank reverts that money back to the Government through the Treasury, and the money would then be taken to Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports. The letter in question was drafted in consultation with the World Bank and the Treasury. This is the letter which came through ... view
• 2 Nov 2011 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, hon. C. Kilonzo, basically, has asked about participation of leadership on the ground. Even in my other earlier Statement on this project, I did say that there was need for a redesign so that local leadership could actually be included. So, because this project is now being redesigned, we will ensure that room is given for local leadership to participate; the way, for example, we do with CDF and so on. Mr. Speaker, Sir, hon. Bahari asked about the Kenya Private Sector Alliance (KEPSA) component. The internship training is actually being done by KEPSA. That is a ... view
• 2 Nov 2011 in National Assembly: On a point of order, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I do not know whether you heard the hon. Member talking about a scandal. Which scandal on the basis of the information I have provided here? view
• 2 Nov 2011 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I have provided facts here. So, let the hon. Member address the facts. If there is a scandal, let him say so. As far as I am concerned, there is no scandal because there was no money lost. I provided evidence here. If the hon. Member is allowed to get away with that kind of language, we know what the media will do. That is how these Members get away with crime. view
• 2 Nov 2011 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I want to be brief but you will allow me to clarify certain issues, which will put a number of matters into perspective. view