Elisha Ochieng Odhiambo

Hon. Elisha Odhiambo (Gem, ODM) Power generation capacity of this country is 3,300 MW. The effective capacity is 2,600 MW. Consumption is 2,347 MW when mama mboga is cooking in the evening.

Hon. Elisha Odhiambo (Gem, ODM) He has said that the generation capacity is 2,300 MW. That is a shortfall of our consumption when mama mboga is cooking in the evening. That is an important correction.

Hon. Elisha Odhiambo (Gem, ODM) We are not being influenced.

Hon. Elisha Odhiambo (Gem, ODM) On a point of order.

Hon. Elisha Odhiambo (Gem, ODM) Hon. Deputy Speaker, I listened to the Member for Buuri, and his last statement was that this sector is full of cartels. He should withdraw that because he has not substantiated it. He said that the Committee is under influence. Which influence? From where? 12th...

Hon. Elisha Odhiambo (Gem, ODM) On a point of order.

Hon. Elisha Odhiambo (Gem, ODM) On a point of order, Hon. Temporary Speaker.

Hon. Elisha Odhiambo (Gem, ODM) Thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker. I have noticed there is a Member who has just walked in. I do not know whether he is putting on a blanket and whether that is parliamentary. Hon. DK, what is he wearing on top? Is it a blanket...

Hon. Elisha Odhiambo (Gem, ODM) On a point of order, Hon.Deputy Speaker. Hon. Deputy Speaker: There is a point of order. What is your point of order, Member for Gem Constituency? Hon. Elisha Odhiambo (Gem, ODM) Hon. Deputy Speaker, I have listened to the Chairman of the Departmental Committee on...

Hon. Elisha Odhiambo (Gem, ODM) Hon. Temporary Speaker, I am trying to add meat to support Hon. Gikaria.

Hon. Elisha Odhiambo (Gem, ODM) Yes.

Hon. Elisha Odhiambo (Gem, ODM) Hon. Temporary Speaker, I have listened to you and you have said that it looks like my Chairman read a Statement presented to him. I want 30th April 2025 NATIONAL ASSEMBLY DEBATES 31 Hon. Elisha Odhiambo (Gem, ODM)to talk to my friend, Hon. (Dr) Oundo....

Hon. Elisha Odhiambo (Gem, ODM) Hon. Temporary Chairman---

Hon. Elisha Odhiambo (Gem, ODM) Thank you, Hon. Speaker. My question is reading 046/2025 instead of 036/2025, if we follow the sequence. 30th April 2025 NATIONAL ASSEMBLY DEBATES 24

Hon. Elisha Odhiambo (Gem, ODM) Could the Cabinet Secretary -

Prime Cabinet Secretary. 30th April 2025 NATIONAL ASSEMBLY DEBATES 25

Hon. Elisha Odhiambo (Gem, ODM) Hon. Speaker, I think I am largely satisfied. Initially there was a rigmarole of having to come back home and apply for some documents.

Hon. Elisha Odhiambo (Gem, ODM) On a point of order, Hon. Temporary Speaker.

Hon. Elisha Odhiambo (Gem, ODM) Hon. Temporary Speaker, I undertake that we will reply to the Statement Request within a maximum of two weeks’ time.

Hon. Elisha Odhiambo (Gem, ODM) Hon. Temporary Speaker, I am listening to Hon. Ndindi Nyoro and it is like he is in a lecture hall. We are talking about the competence and competencies of individuals nominated to serve in this Government. We are considering their suitability. We are not talking...

Hon. Elisha Odhiambo (Gem, ODM) I think he has a hangover of having been the Chairperson of the Budget and Appropriations Committee.

Hon. Elisha Odhiambo (Gem, ODM) On a point of order, Hon. Temporary Speaker.

Hon. Elisha Odhiambo (Gem, ODM) Thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker. Hon. Peter Kaluma has made a statement that the distribution of electricity in respective areas in the country is still very low. However, he contradicted the very fact that power distribution in Central Kenya is at 89 per cent. That...

Hon. Elisha Odhiambo (Gem, ODM) The statement was out of context, and I was just trying to help him to state a fact. In terms of coverage, Homa Bay…

Hon. Elisha Odhiambo (Gem, ODM) I am assisting him. In terms of coverage, Homa Bay…

Hon. Elisha Odhiambo (Gem, ODM) Hon. Temporary Speaker…

Hon. Elisha Odhiambo (Gem, ODM) Thank you, Hon. Speaker. I would like to convey my heartfelt condolences along with those of the people of Gem Constituency following the sudden and untimely demise of our esteemed constituent, the former Member for Kisumu West Constituency. During his three years in this House,...

Hon. Elisha Odhiambo (Gem, ODM) On a point of order, Hon. Speaker.

Hon. Elisha Odhiambo (Gem, ODM) Thank you, Hon. Speaker. Inferring from the statement of Hon. Jematiah, it will appear that the Members who have been elevated to the positions of Chairpersons and Vice-Chairpersons were appointed and not elected. Ask more women to go for elective positions and make sure that...

Hon. Elisha Odhiambo (Gem, ODM) Hon. Deputy Speaker, I second the amendment as edified by Hon. Atandi of Alego Usonga on ensuring the officers culpable of tax exemptions are held to account. Thank you, Hon. Deputy Speaker.

Hon. Elisha Odhiambo (Gem, ODM)

Hon. Elisha Odhiambo (Gem, ODM) Hon. (Dr) Nyikal.

Hon. Elisha Odhiambo (Gem, ODM) Hon. Temporary Speaker, I beg to move and request my colleague, the Member for Seme, Hon. (Dr) Nyikal, to second. Thank you.

Hon. Elisha Odhiambo (Gem, ODM) Thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker. Members have spoken to this Motion but, more importantly, I will respond to the last point that has been raised by Hon. Caroli on call drops and preferring a charge of Ksh10 as compensation. This is a conversation that all...