Prof. Zadoc Abel Ogutu

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• 8 Jun 2022 in National Assembly: Hon. Speaker, I beg to move: THAT, the Motion be amended by inserting the following words after the figure ‘2022’- “Subject to deletion of the Committee recommendations appearing as paragraph – (i) 1437 on page 359 of the Report; (ii) 1443 on page 360 of the Report; (iii) 1540 on page 386 of the Report; and (iv) 1613 (ii) on page 400 of the Report.” view
• 8 Jun 2022 in National Assembly: I am moving this amendment on the ground that the matters upon which the recommendations are made have been in existence for a long time and somehow overtaken by time. At the same time, some of the recommendations were made ahead of time, including the policy intended to be put in place for purposes of managing various lapses in the lending of finances used in projects. view
• 8 Jun 2022 in National Assembly: It is on this basis I feel if this Report was to be approved with these recommendations, we will be doing a lot of injustice. This is because some of the players involved in this Report are already gone. So, the new players may have little in terms of the implications of the recommendations. view
• 8 Jun 2022 in National Assembly: Thank you, Hon. Speaker. view
• 8 Jun 2022 in National Assembly: Hon. Speaker, I have read the Report. I want to talk on one recommendation which touches on procurement of transformers in 2017/2018. The action taken by the management was a matter of urgency as indicated in the Report. This urgency was intended to provide power for the roll out of digital literacy project in schools. I have looked at the overall basis upon which the Committee has made these recommendations and read the whole Report. I have no problem but picked areas which perhaps should not be included in the Report. view
• 8 Jun 2022 in National Assembly: Thank you, Hon. Speaker. view
• 8 Jun 2022 in National Assembly: Thank you, Hon. Speaker. As the initial discussions have already generated the heat you have witnessed, we as a Committee had this matter discussed at length. We even heard views from various stakeholders. I agree with the Members that sometimes the opinion given by the various stakeholders cannot be fully captured in a final Report. Concerning the issue of Hon. Sankok and as a Committee Member, I am aware communication was made to him, including via WhatsApp and even a call was made. He was also requested to send somebody to represent him but he did not respond. Going by ... view
• 8 Jun 2022 in National Assembly: Hon. Speaker, the universities almost came to a standstill after an amendment that was made in 2018 if I am not wrong concerning the governance structure of the universities. The Vice- Chancellors took that as a reason for them to operate independently without consulting and without being consulted or without even being accountable to the Cabinet Secretary. It is for that reason that you had many issues with the University of Nairobi that touched on tuition that, sometimes, does not involve public consultations. This is why we are making this amendment so that, at least, as the Ministry gives out ... view
• 8 Jun 2022 in National Assembly: It is because, as much as the Ministry releases money from the Treasury, the bosses of the universities do not make that money reach the right channels. So, I also want to differ with the Members. It is very unfortunate to listen to one of the Members that I respect much when he is debating in this House. He called this Report trash, just because it has not captured one of 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
• 8 Jun 2022 in National Assembly: stakeholder’s opinions or simply because the Report is being presented at the 11th hour. So, Hon. Speaker, I want to say that this Report has taken us a lot of time. We have had a lot of consultations. It is very important that this House can respect this Report and be able to debate and make changes as they may find it necessary. view