Wilberforce Ojiambo Oundo

Hon. (Dr) Ojiambo Oundo (Funyula, ODM) Thank you, Hon. Deputy Speaker. I stand to comment on these proposed amendments to the Statutory Instruments (Amendment) Act. I do so as a former member of the Committee under your chairmanship as well as that of Hon. Kamket. The Committee also had Sir...

Hon. (Dr) Ojiambo Oundo (Funyula, ODM) Thank you, Hon. Speaker. I stand to support the Report by the Public Petitions Committee and the amendment by Hon. Atandi. Investments in real estate are expensive undertakings. As such, many investors look for innovative ways and look at the cocktail of investment options...

Hon. (Dr) Ojiambo Oundo (Funyula, ODM) Thank you, Hon. Deputy Speaker. I stand to comment on these proposed amendments to the Statutory Instruments (Amendment) Act. I do so as a former member of the Committee under your chairmanship as well as that of Hon. Kamket. The Committee also had Sir...

Hon. (Dr) Ojiambo Oundo (Funyula, ODM) Thank you, Hon. Speaker. I stand to support the Report by the Public Petitions Committee and the amendment by Hon. Atandi. Investments in real estate are expensive undertakings. As such, many investors look for innovative ways and look at the cocktail of investment options...

Hon. (Dr) Ojiambo Oundo (Funyula, ODM) Hon. Temporary Speaker, as we always say, prevention is better than cure. The role of community health promoters, who were initially known as community health workers or community health volunteers, cannot be over- emphasised. The role that they play in community sensitisation and education...

Hon. (Dr) Ojiambo Oundo (Funyula, ODM) On a point of order. The Temporary Chairman (Hon. David Ochieng’) : Hon. Oundo, what is out of order? Hon. (Dr) Ojiambo Oundo (Funyula, ODM) Hon. Temporary Speaker, I read the Bible but I do not know the exact verse: It is written that...

Hon. (Dr) Ojiambo Oundo (Funyula, ODM) Thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker, for giving me this opportunity. Indeed, if there is anything — let me echo the sentiment of the Leader of the Majority Party — that causes butterflies in our stomachs, it is the calls we receive from our constituents...

Hon. (Dr) Ojiambo Oundo (Funyula, ODM) Hon. Temporary Speaker, as we always say, prevention is better than cure. The role of community health promoters, who were initially known as community health workers or community health volunteers, cannot be over- emphasised. The role that they play in community sensitisation and education...

Hon. (Dr) Ojiambo Oundo (Funyula, ODM) On a point of order. The Temporary Chairman (Hon. David Ochieng’) : Hon. Oundo, what is out of order? Hon. (Dr) Ojiambo Oundo (Funyula, ODM) Hon. Temporary Speaker, I read the Bible but I do not know the exact verse: It is written that...

Hon. (Dr) Ojiambo Oundo (Funyula, ODM) Thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker, for giving me this opportunity. Indeed, if there is anything — let me echo the sentiment of the Leader of the Majority Party — that causes butterflies in our stomachs, it is the calls we receive from our constituents...

Hon. (Dr) Ojiambo Oundo (Funyula, ODM) Hon. Temporary Chairman, I support the amendments moved by the Chairman because, in any case, it is a running commission and therefore, if you submit the report after six months, it would have been overtaken by events. I need to catch your attention. I...

Hon. (Dr) Ojiambo Oundo (Funyula, ODM) I agree with the Chairman of the Committee. We have complained unceasingly about this since the last term that, such a fundamental amendment to an Act of Parliament should not come through the Statute Law (Miscellaneous Amendments) Bill. I sincerely thank the Committee for...

Hon. (Dr) Ojiambo Oundo (Funyula, ODM) I also find the amendments by the Departmental Committee on Education curious. They have no relationship at all with the provisions of the Constitution and the way things are. Even if the TSC submitted reports to both the National Assembly and the Senate, the...

Hon. (Dr) Ojiambo Oundo (Funyula, ODM) Hon. Temporary Chairman, as they consult, they need to come out clearly. What is the importance of the amendment? Is it as Hon. Kaluma has put it? At times, you can give financial inducement, not knowing whether it constitutes a bribe or not. Or...

Hon. (Dr) Ojiambo Oundo (Funyula, ODM) Hon. Temporary Chairman, I had raised that matter earlier. If we set the reporting time for independent commissions at six months, let it be the same across all commissions. Some commissions should not report after three months, while others do so after six months....

Hon. (Dr) Ojiambo Oundo (Funyula, ODM) Yes.

Hon. (Dr) Ojiambo Oundo (Funyula, ODM) On a point of order, Hon. Temporary Speaker.

Hon. (Dr) Ojiambo Oundo (Funyula, ODM) Hon. Temporary Chairman, I totally agree with the Leader of the Majority Party because yesterday, there was a bit of confusion and I was part of the confusion because I think I had read the Bill in advance before it had been passed. I...

Hon. (Dr) Ojiambo Oundo (Funyula, ODM) Thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker. I also join my colleagues in congratulating those Members who have painstakingly sat through to the end. I want it to go on record that the law-making process takes place in the Committee of the whole House. When the...

Hon. (Dr) Ojiambo Oundo (Funyula, ODM) We do not have Quorum. We lack Quorum.

Hon. (Dr) Ojiambo Oundo (Funyula, ODM) The Bill that is before us is very important and fundamental to human and animal life and the general welfare of the people of Kenya. Looking at the numbers and how we are in this Chamber at this particular moment, in view of the...

Hon. (Dr) Ojiambo Oundo (Funyula, ODM) It is a small part.

Hon. (Dr) Ojiambo Oundo (Funyula, ODM) A very small one, Hon. Speaker. (Laughter)

Hon. (Dr) Ojiambo Oundo (Funyula, ODM) Hon. Temporary Chairman, I support the amendments moved by the Chairman because, in any case, it is a running commission and therefore, if you submit the report after six months, it would have been overtaken by events. I need to catch your attention. I...

Hon. (Dr) Ojiambo Oundo (Funyula, ODM) I agree with the Chairman of the Committee. We have complained unceasingly about this since the last term that, such a fundamental amendment to an Act of Parliament should not come through the Statute Law (Miscellaneous Amendments) Bill. I sincerely thank the Committee for...

Hon. (Dr) Ojiambo Oundo (Funyula, ODM) I also find the amendments by the Departmental Committee on Education curious. They have no relationship at all with the provisions of the Constitution and the way things are. Even if the TSC submitted reports to both the National Assembly and the Senate, the...

Hon. (Dr) Ojiambo Oundo (Funyula, ODM) Hon. Temporary Chairman, as they consult, they need to come out clearly. What is the importance of the amendment? Is it as Hon. Kaluma has put it? At times, you can give financial inducement, not knowing whether it constitutes a bribe or not. Or...

Hon. (Dr) Ojiambo Oundo (Funyula, ODM) Hon. Temporary Chairman, I had raised that matter earlier. If we set the reporting time for independent commissions at six months, let it be the same across all commissions. Some commissions should not report after three months, while others do so after six months....

Hon. (Dr) Ojiambo Oundo (Funyula, ODM) Yes.

Hon. (Dr) Ojiambo Oundo (Funyula, ODM) On a point of order, Hon. Temporary Speaker.

Hon. (Dr) Ojiambo Oundo (Funyula, ODM) Hon. Temporary Chairman, I totally agree with the Leader of the Majority Party because yesterday, there was a bit of confusion and I was part of the confusion because I think I had read the Bill in advance before it had been passed. I...

Hon. (Dr) Ojiambo Oundo (Funyula, ODM) Thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker. I also join my colleagues in congratulating those Members who have painstakingly sat through to the end. I want it to go on record that the law-making process takes place in the Committee of the whole House. When the...

Hon. (Dr) Ojiambo Oundo (Funyula, ODM) We do not have Quorum. We lack Quorum.

Hon. (Dr) Ojiambo Oundo (Funyula, ODM) The Bill that is before us is very important and fundamental to human and animal life and the general welfare of the people of Kenya. Looking at the numbers and how we are in this Chamber at this particular moment, in view of the...

Hon. (Dr) Ojiambo Oundo (Funyula, ODM) It is a small part.

Hon. (Dr) Ojiambo Oundo (Funyula, ODM) A very small one, Hon. Speaker. (Laughter)

Hon. (Dr) Ojiambo Oundo (Funyula, ODM) Hon. Temporary Chairman, I support the amendments moved by the Chairman because, in any case, it is a running commission and therefore, if you submit the report after six months, it would have been overtaken by events. I need to catch your attention. I...

Hon. (Dr) Ojiambo Oundo (Funyula, ODM) I agree with the Chairman of the Committee. We have complained unceasingly about this since the last term that, such a fundamental amendment to an Act of Parliament should not come through the Statute Law (Miscellaneous Amendments) Bill. I sincerely thank the Committee for...

Hon. (Dr) Ojiambo Oundo (Funyula, ODM) I also find the amendments by the Departmental Committee on Education curious. They have no relationship at all with the provisions of the Constitution and the way things are. Even if the TSC submitted reports to both the National Assembly and the Senate, the...

Hon. (Dr) Ojiambo Oundo (Funyula, ODM) Hon. Temporary Chairman, as they consult, they need to come out clearly. What is the importance of the amendment? Is it as Hon. Kaluma has put it? At times, you can give financial inducement, not knowing whether it constitutes a bribe or not. Or...

Hon. (Dr) Ojiambo Oundo (Funyula, ODM) Hon. Temporary Chairman, I had raised that matter earlier. If we set the reporting time for independent commissions at six months, let it be the same across all commissions. Some commissions should not report after three months, while others do so after six months....

Hon. (Dr) Ojiambo Oundo (Funyula, ODM) Yes.

Hon. (Dr) Ojiambo Oundo (Funyula, ODM) On a point of order, Hon. Temporary Speaker.

Hon. (Dr) Ojiambo Oundo (Funyula, ODM) Hon. Temporary Chairman, I totally agree with the Leader of the Majority Party because yesterday, there was a bit of confusion and I was part of the confusion because I think I had read the Bill in advance before it had been passed. I...

Hon. (Dr) Ojiambo Oundo (Funyula, ODM) Thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker. I also join my colleagues in congratulating those Members who have painstakingly sat through to the end. I want it to go on record that the law-making process takes place in the Committee of the whole House. When the...

Hon. (Dr) Ojiambo Oundo (Funyula, ODM) We do not have Quorum. We lack Quorum.

Hon. (Dr) Ojiambo Oundo (Funyula, ODM) The Bill that is before us is very important and fundamental to human and animal life and the general welfare of the people of Kenya. Looking at the numbers and how we are in this Chamber at this particular moment, in view of the...

Hon. (Dr) Ojiambo Oundo (Funyula, ODM) It is a small part.

Hon. (Dr) Ojiambo Oundo (Funyula, ODM) A very small one, Hon. Speaker. (Laughter)

Hon. (Dr) Oundo Ojiambo (Funyula, ODM) Hon. Temporary Chairlady, the valuation for rating is what we call central valuation and is a professional practice. So, my amendment to Clause 23 seeks to put very clear procedures and how it goes to the end; who sets the practice slots? How is...

Hon. (Dr) Ojiambo Oundo (Funyula, ODM) Hon. Temporary Chairman, I beg to move: THAT, clause 12 of the Bill be amended — 5th October 2023 NATIONAL ASSEMBLY DEBATES 37 Hon. (Dr) Ojiambo Oundo (Funyula, ODM) Hon. Temporary Chairman, I beg to move: THAT, clause 14 of the Bill be amended...

Hon (Dr) Ojiambo Oundo (Funyula, ODM) Hon. Temporary Chairlady, I beg to move: THAT, Clause 19 of the Bill be amended by deleting paragraph (d) and substituting therefor the following new paragraph— No.6 of 2021 No.5 of 1996 ‘ (d) auction the rateable property at the market value in a...

Hon (Dr) Ojiambo Oundo (Funyula, ODM) Give me one minute, Hon. Temporary Chairlady. The Temporary Chairlady (Hon. (Dr) Rachael Nyamai) : I will give you one minute. Hon (Dr) Ojiambo Oundo (Funyula, ODM) Hon. Temporary Chairlady, I think Hon. Chepkonga has not read the Land Act. Sections 96 and 97...

Hon. (Dr) Ojiambo Oundo (Funyula, ODM) In view of the Committee’s amendment that has just been passed, my amendment to Clause 21 is no longer necessary. (Proposed amendment to Clause 21 by Hon. (Dr) Ojiambo Oundo withdrawn) (Clause 21 as amended agreed to) Clause 22 The Temporary Chairlady (Hon. (Dr)...

Hon. (Dr) Ojiambo Oundo (Funyula, ODM) Hon. Temporary Chairlady, I beg to move: THAT, Clause 8 of the Bill be amended — Hon. (Dr) Ojiambo Oundo (Funyula, ODM) Hon. Temporary Chairlady, allow me to mention the issue of the community land. Looking at the Community Land Act, it creates three...

Hon. (Dr) Ojiambo Oundo (Funyula, ODM) Thank you. Indeed, we have concluded the Committee of the whole House. He needs to go on record. I will raise the matter at an appropriate time. Standing Orders say constitutional matters can be raised at any time before the conclusion of a Bill....

Hon. (Dr) Ojiambo Oundo (Funyula, ODM) No. I have not dropped everything. Let me just give a guide. When we look at my amendment under Clause 2 on page 1355, there is what is labelled (a) , (b) and (c) . I have dropped all of the amendments on that...

Hon. (Dr) Ojiambo Oundo (Funyula, ODM) Hon. Temporary Chair, just in the same vein as the Chair of the Committee has indicated, there are a few amendments I proposed. I want to drop most of them, save for two. The one in reference to property and the other under

Hon. (Dr) Ojiambo Oundo (Funyula, ODM) Hon. Temporary Chairlady, I beg to move: THAT, Clause 32 of the Bill be amended in subclause (4) by deleting the expression “Chief Government Valuer” and substituting therefor the expression “National Land Commission”. Under Article 67 (2) (g) of the Constitution of Kenya, the...

Hon. (Dr) Ojiambo Oundo (Funyula, ODM) In view of the loss of the amendment on Clause 25, there is no need of carrying Clause 30. The Temporary Chairlady (Hon. (Dr) Rachael Nyamai) : That is clear. (Proposed amendment by Hon. (Dr) Ojiambo Oundo withdrawn) (Clause 30 agreed to) Clause 31...

Hon. (Dr) Ojiambo Oundo (Funyula, ODM) Hon. Temporary Chairlady, this is just a follow-up to the amendments I had made in Clause 25. In view that Clause 25 was not carried, there is no need to prosecute amendment on Clause 30 because it was a consequential amendment to Clause 25....

Hon. (Dr) Ojiambo Oundo (Funyula, ODM) Hon. Temporary Chairlady. I beg to move: THAT, clause 29 of the Bill be amended by —

Hon. (Dr) Ojiambo Oundo (Funyula, ODM) Hon. Temporary Chairlady, I want to inform the general public that leaving the clause as it is will mean that the only instances that rating will be excluded are as per those amendments as carried by the majority: freehold agricultural land. So, if in...

Hon. (Dr) Ojiambo Oundo (Funyula, ODM) Hon. Temporary Chairlady, I beg to move: THAT, Clause 23 of the Bill be amended by inserting the following new sub- clauses immediately after subclause (2) —

Hon. (Dr) Ojiambo Oundo (Funyula, ODM) Hon. Temporary Chairlady, my amendment is largely addressed by the Committee’s amendments. So, I drop my amendments to Clause 25. (Proposed further amendment to Clause 25 by Hon. (Dr) Ojiambo Oundo withdrawn) (Clause 25 as amended agreed to) (Clause 26 agreed to) Clause 27...

Hon. (Dr) Ojiambo Oundo (Funyula, ODM) Hon. Temporary Chairlady, I beg to move: THAT, Clause 3 of the Bill be amended in sub-clause (1) — Hon. (Dr) Ojiambo Oundo (Funyula, ODM) Hon. Temporary Chairlady, I beg to move: THAT, the Bill be amended by deleting Clause 5 and substituting therefore...

Hon. (Dr) Ojiambo Oundo (Funyula, ODM) Yes, we agree we have made rules and the rules must be respected at all costs and time, but I have sat here the whole afternoon because of this particular Question. We, the people of Samia in Funyula Constituency have immense interest in this...

Hon. (Dr) Ojiambo Oundo (Funyula, ODM) On a point of order.

Hon. (Dr) Ojiambo Oundo (Funyula, ODM) I also wanted to follow up on the same NHIF issue. Does the NHIF cover matters related to treatment of infertility in both men and women?

Hon. (Dr) Ojiambo Oundo (Funyula, ODM) Thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker, for giving me this opportunity. I also thank my colleague, Hon. Gikaria, for bringing this Bill here. We should never discourage a colleague from presenting Private Member’s Bills because this is one of our roles under Article 95 of...