Wilberforce Ojiambo Oundo

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• 24 Nov 2021 in National Assembly: Kenya. Whatever we produce are not our own products as we are simply in the assembling business. We import knocked down kits, assemble and then pretend that we are seriously doing research. If KIRDI had been appropriately supported, the Nyayo Pioneer Car would be roving this country. However, since KIRDI has had no support in terms of research to produce new technology domestically, we have had to import most of those things. Surely, we cannot progress on our own that way. Our constituencies have industrial development centres where basic tools are supposed to be produced. It is not surprising that ... view
• 24 Nov 2021 in National Assembly: Hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker, this Bill has its own challenges and shortcomings. As a Committee, we had public participation where we listened to stakeholders. We will bring amendments to enrich the Bill and make it much better so that we legislate for posterity. We hope and pray that in the next remaining eight or so years, we will have a truly industrial country or one that will set off for industrial development. This means we need to ensure that the revenue generated in this country is used prudently and not stolen through corrupt means so that we have enough funds ... view
• 24 Nov 2021 in National Assembly: With those few remarks, I support the Bill. The electronic version of the Official Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor. view
• 23 Nov 2021 in National Assembly: Hon. Speaker, thank you for giving me this opportunity. I want to go on record that since I came here; I have literally wondered what the role of the Senate is. I have had the opportunity to read the Constitution and my understanding is very clear. They are supposed to participate in law-making, strictly in matters relating to counties. Where they got the audacity to believe they can deal with all matters in this country is something that has always baffled me for as long as I have been here. In many occasions when we have had meetings with them, ... view
• 23 Nov 2021 in National Assembly: The remaining issue here is the Cross-Petition. We must settle the matter as soon as possible so that we can avoid the duplication of roles, wastage of time and wastage of public resources. I wonder what role the Senate has in summoning the Director or the Inspector-General of Police. What role does the Senate have to deal with foreign affairs issues? We need to conclude this matter for the benefit of the people of Kenya. It is not about you or us, but it is about the people of Kenya. Thank you, Hon. Speaker. The electronic version of the Official ... view
• 23 Nov 2021 in National Assembly: Hon. Speaker, I sat here as we debated this Bill in the Committee of the whole House. Public Private Partnerships is the way to go. Eventually, the Government is not going to have funds to undertake anything. By accepting the proposed amendments, the most important thing is that we shall be sending a clear message to the The electronic version of the Official Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor. view
• 23 Nov 2021 in National Assembly: Senate that we are not interested in sibling rivalry. What is good for Kenya is good for Kenya. I want to implore Members to pass these amendments. We have so many projects in the pipeline that are pending and need to be funded. Kenya has to develop fast. We have no luxury of time. With those few remarks, I support. view
• 23 Nov 2021 in National Assembly: Hon. Temporary Deputy Chairman, as much as the amendment looks harmless, it indicates the limited understanding of PPPs in general. We are going to have very many projects that are probably not physical in nature that are going to be initiated through this model. As we have said, in the spirit of accommodating our Senate colleagues, we should let it to go through but I foresee we might have to amend. This is because there will be so many other projects in other sectors requiring the cooperation. That is why the House meant this should be on a need-to-need basis. ... view
• 23 Nov 2021 in National Assembly: Hon. Temporary Deputy Chairman, it is a good amendment, but I am just curious. Probably we need a further explanation. Why would matters that fall under the penal code be included here? These are things of assault, threatening and obstructing. Those kinds of things are already adequately covered in the penal code and I would really have imagined members of the Senate would have known that very clearly. Nevertheless, probably the Chairlady could further explain why that was sustained, knowing very well that this is a matter already covered in the penal code. view
• 23 Nov 2021 in National Assembly: Hon. Temporary Deputy Chairman, again I join my colleague, the Whip of the Majority Party, in really raising concerns on the text and the wording of that particular New Clause 75E. I am not so sure whether the committee – I need to be apprised because it has been of time – is a tribunal to the sense that it has got powers of a court of law. If it does not, then obviously that amendment is just superfluous and will have no value at all or it will have to be struck out by any court because a committee ... view