Wilberforce Ojiambo Oundo

All parliamentary appearances

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• 23 Apr 2025 in National Assembly: (Funyula, ODM). Thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker for allowing me to support the Treaty-Making and Ratification (Amendment) (No.2) Bill, (National Assembly Bill No.9 of 2024). Let me, speak from two points of view. I sat in the Committee on Delegated Legislation in the 12th Parliament. The saddest moment was when we had to annul regulations simply because there was no form of parliamentary participation in the process. I have also sat in the Departmental Committee on Trade, Industry and Co-operatives, and I have been involved in the ratification of several treaties, notably with the European Union and another by UAE, ... view
• 23 Apr 2025 in National Assembly: some semblance of the National Assembly participation in the treaty-making process. I say so in recognition to the statement by Hon. Millie Odhiambo. She indicated as it is written in the Constitution that, all treaties that are ratified by Kenya should become part and parcel of the laws of this country. Indeed, in the Constitution, the only body that is authorised to make laws is the National Assembly. The Senate just participates. For example, when you go to play a football match, there is a cheering squad. So, the Senate is like a cheering squad. Occasionally, the county assemblies make ... view
• 23 Apr 2025 in National Assembly: National Assembly represents the people. We presume the Act on behalf of the people and, consequently, whatever recommendations we make must be carried. This brings me to another similar issue, “that might be considered” does not make it mandatory. Clause 6B in page 293 states: (6) The responsible Cabinet Secretary shall ensure that – (a) all comments or submissions are considered before an economic treaty is made.” The word “considered” does not mean it is mandatory, unless in legal terms it is different from the typical English word. One can simply say, “I will consider but I am not duty- ... view
• 2 May 2024 in National Assembly: Hon. Temporary Chairlady, I want my colleague Hon. Murugara and the Chairperson to expound subclause 10 which is as follows: “A person who, being responsible for the publication in the Gazette of the final report submitted under this subsection fails to publish the report within the time required by the Commission after the report has been submitted to that person, commits an offence and is liable to imprisonment for a term of one year.” view
• 2 May 2024 in National Assembly: Hon. Temporary Chairlady, I want my colleague Hon. Murugara and the Chairperson to expound subclause 10 which is as follows: “A person who, being responsible for the publication in the Gazette of the final report submitted under this subsection fails to publish the report within the time required by the Commission after the report has been submitted to that person, commits an offence and is liable to imprisonment for a term of one year.” view
• 2 May 2024 in National Assembly: Please expound on the person who is supposed to publish, and in your own contemplation, why would he refuse to publish and yet he is employed and paid by public funds to do so? Explain to Kenyans so that they can see where the mischief lies and they can be prepared. Is a punishment of imprisonment for a term of one year enough, considering that the limitation is timebound? What if he continuously refuses to publish even after being jailed for a year? view
• 2 May 2024 in National Assembly: Please expound on the person who is supposed to publish, and in your own contemplation, why would he refuse to publish and yet he is employed and paid by public funds to do so? Explain to Kenyans so that they can see where the mischief lies and they can be prepared. Is a punishment of imprisonment for a term of one year enough, considering that the limitation is timebound? What if he continuously refuses to publish even after being jailed for a year? view
• 2 May 2024 in National Assembly: Thank you, Hon. Temporary Chairlady. view
• 2 May 2024 in National Assembly: Thank you, Hon. Temporary Chairlady. view
• 9 Jun 2022 in National Assembly: Thank you, Hon. Speaker. It is indeed a great honour for most of us to sit in this august House. Out of a population of close to 50 million Kenyans, if you are among the 349 Members who sit in this House, you are indeed the selected few in this country. We should be eternally grateful to the Almighty and never take it for granted because without God we would not be here. I wish to take this opportunity to sincerely thank the people of Funyula Constituency for giving me a chance to serve in this House. The people of ... view