Wilberforce Ojiambo Oundo

All parliamentary appearances

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• 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
• 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