Wilberforce Ojiambo Oundo

All parliamentary appearances

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• 24 Nov 2021 in National Assembly: Hon. Deputy Speaker, my point of order relates to the next Order No.13 and specifically, part (i) on the Committee of the whole House in respect to the County Government Grants Bill (Senate Bill No. 35 of 2021). Debate concluded yesterday evening. It was the expectation of every Member that we would be given adequate time to prepare any amendments we would want to move. In the past, the substantive Speaker has ruled that debate in the Second Reading is not in vain. It is disheartening that the only amendments appearing on the Order Paper are those prepared by the ... view
• 24 Nov 2021 in National Assembly: Hon. Deputy Speaker, I am sure that there are quite a number of my colleagues who share my views, but since I had not spoken to them because we have just been ambushed, I seek the benevolent sympathy of the Speaker so that we postpone this matter. Waiting a day or two will not be harmful or bring this country to a standstill. I submit. view
• 24 Nov 2021 in National Assembly: Thank you, Hon. Temporary Deputy Chairlady. As much as the proposed amendments are laudable and progressive, the use of the term “reasonable expenses” appears a bit misguided. An expense to repair a damaged aspect or part of the building is an actual expense. I do not know how the Chairperson intends to enforce what qualifies or does not qualify as a reasonable expense. He should instead be straightforward that it will be reimbursement based on actual receipts for work done. Thank you, Hon. Temporary Deputy Chairlady. view
• 24 Nov 2021 in National Assembly: The Chairperson can probably explain what is reasonable and how they intend to measure reasonable expenses. Otherwise, I suggest that we just make it a direct reimbursement for expenses incurred based on receipts or actual measured works done. That is a simple, straightforward and scientific process. view
• 24 Nov 2021 in National Assembly: Not on this. I think this is perfectly in order. It improves the existing laws. view
• 24 Nov 2021 in National Assembly: Hon. Temporary Deputy Chairlady, I think that particular amendment is good. It simply enforces what already exists with the passage of the Kaluma Bill on succession. I think we have resolved and covered these shenanigans that happen quite often. Probably, this could actually be redrafted by making reference to that amendment that was assented to so that we tie up all the laws in this spirit of succession and so as to deal with claims upon death of some funny characters way much from woods. Thank you, Hon. Temporary Deputy Chairlady. view
• 24 Nov 2021 in National Assembly: Hon. Temporary Deputy Chairlady, let me admit I was caught off time. I would have actually made far reaching amendments to that particular section, but as it stands, it is the most progressive way to avoid a situation where the CS and anybody else misuses and exempts literally all the properties that are affected from the provisions of this Act. On that score, I support. view
• 24 Nov 2021 in National Assembly: Hon. Temporary Deputy Chairlady, I want the Chairperson of the Committee to listen and indulge us. Based on practicability, the same issue of timelines came up when we were doing the Sugar Bill. Based on the experience, those of us who sit in the Committee on Delegated Legislation and based on the timelines required to prepare and submit a regulation in terms of drafting, public participation, validation and the rest, it is not practically possible to achieve that feat within six months. We discussed this matter and I think it was already on The Hansard record that we will retain ... view
• 24 Nov 2021 in National Assembly: Hon. Temporary Deputy Chairlady, if you read the totality of the Bill, the way it is drafted and set, it is in such a way that will delete the Distress for Rent Act. I must confess and admit that I have not gone through the amendments since the process began. I just hope and pray that the Act throughout the amendments has clearly realigned it so that we do not have an overlap between this Bill and the Rent Distress Act. I just hope and pray. I just wanted to go on record that there must be a clean-up process ... view
• 24 Nov 2021 in National Assembly: Hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker, thank you for giving me this opportunity. This Bill is important for us as a country. Under Vision 2030, Kenya is supposed to be industrialised by the year 2030. That means more Kenyans need to be employed directly and indirectly in the manufacturing and industrial sectors. However, as we stand now, the industry and manufacturing sector’s contribution to GDP has always remained small and has not been of much importance to this economy. As you are aware, many of the products we have in this country are imported. Even very basic items like toothpicks, which we ... view