ODHIAMBO, ELISHA OCHIENG

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) Hon. Temporary Speaker, I am trying to add meat to support Hon. Gikaria.

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) 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) On a point of order, Hon. Temporary Speaker. The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Rachael Nyamai) Order, Hon. Ndindi. I have a point of order. What is out of order, Hon. Odhiambo? Hon. Elisha Odhiambo (Gem, ODM) Hon. Temporary Speaker, I am listening to Hon. Ndindi Nyoro...

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. The Temporary Speaker (Hon. (Dr) Rachael Nyamai)Order, Hon. Peter Kaluma. 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...

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...

Hon. Elisha Odhiambo (Gem, ODM) Hon. Temporary Speaker, I beg to second the Motion by Hon. KJ. It is important that our country preserves our indigenous technologies from outsiders. Establishment of a science museum is a good thing. I congratulate Hon. KJ for thinking this far in terms of technology...

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

Hon. Elisha Odhiambo (Gem, ODM) Hon. Temporary Speaker, is it right for Hon. Rindikiri to indicate and say that Members of Parliament are mad? Is that the right language to use in an honourable House?

Hon. Elisha Odhiambo (Gem, ODM) I have two Masters Degrees that you do not have. One from United States International University Africa, (USIU) and another from the University of Nairobi. I also have two Bachelor’s Degrees that you do not have. One from Kenyatta University and the other one from...

Hon. Elisha Odhiambo (Gem, ODM) On a point of order, Hon. Temporary Speaker. 7th August 2024 NATIONAL ASSEMBLY DEBATES 17

Hon. Elisha Odhiambo (Gem, ODM) Thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker for giving me the opportunity to make my contribution to the Motion by Hon. Mishi Mboko. What is important for Kenya and the world over, is to mainstream mental health in all our medical institutions. We also need to have...

Hon. Elisha Odhiambo (Gem, ODM) Thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker, for defending me. I have two relatives today in Kiambu mental health institution because of muguka. Therefore, this is something I talk about with a lot of passion. More importantly, let me make this point clear. Most hospitals in Europe...

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

Hon. Elisha Odhiambo (Gem, ODM) Thank you, Hon. Speaker. What comes to my mind is when the Member on the Floor is talking about competence. There are two things: Competency and competence. What does she mean? Thank you. (Laughter)

Hon. Elisha Odhiambo (Gem, ODM) On a point of order. The Temporary Chairlady (Hon. (Dr) Rachael Nyamai) : What is out of order Hon. Elisha? Hon. Elisha Odhiambo (Gem, ODM) Thank you, Hon. Temporary Chairlady. Hon. Didmus has made his point. The Temporary Chairlady (Hon. (Dr) Rachael Nyamai) : What...

Hon. Elisha Odhiambo (Gem, ODM) Hon. Speaker, my Chairman was very candid that there is consultation with the Kenya Navy to be able to transport that generator to the island. That is what I wanted to clarify.

Hon. Elisha Odhiambo (Gem, ODM) Thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker. I rise to support the Motion by Hon. (Capt.) Ruweida Obo. She illuminates the importance of our military in securing the safety of this country and ensuring that our borders are safe. The role they play for the country is...