Tom Odhiambo Ojienda

Sen. (Prof) Tom Odhiambo Ojienda, SC Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I have three Statements this afternoon. The first Statement is on the status of Kisumu-Busia Road infrastructure. I rise pursuant to Standing Order No.53 (1) to seek a Statement from the Standing Committee on Roads, Transportation and Housing on...

Sen. (Prof.) Tom Odhiambo Ojienda, SC

Sen. (Prof.) Tom Odhiambo Ojienda, SC Thank you, Senator. Proceed, Sen Dullo.

Sen. (Prof.) Tom Odhiambo Ojienda, SC Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. I rise pursuant to Standing Order No.53 (1) to seek a Statement from the Standing Committee on Health regarding the response to the recent outbreaks of malaria and other diseases in Kisumu County. Being in the lake region,...

Sen. (Prof.) Tom Odhiambo Ojienda, SC Thank you, Madam Temporary Speaker. My supplementary question to the Cabinet Secretary for Co-operatives and MSMED pertains to the measures the Ministry is undertaking. Specifically, I would like to know what steps are being taken not only to enhance the functions of cooperatives in...

Sen. (Prof.) Tom Odhiambo Ojienda, SC Yes, Madam Temporary Speaker. OPERATIONS AND IMPACT OF KISUM FISH MARKET COMPLEX April 1, 2025 SENATE DEBATES 24 PERENNIAL STRIKES BY DIGITAL TAXI DRIVERS April 1, 2025 SENATE DEBATES 25 COMMUNICATION FROM THE CHAIR VISITING DELEGATION FROM ESAMI

Sen. (Prof.) Tom Odhiambo Ojienda, SC I thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I have several Statements. I will quickly start with the first one. The first statement is on the state of media freedom and working conditions of journalists in Kisumu County. STATE OF MEDIA FREEDOM AND WORKING CONDITIONS FOR...

Sen. (Prof.) Tom Ojienda Odhiambo, SC Mr. Speaker, Sir, Posta was once a vital communication logistics hub in Kenya. However, in today's paced digital economy where emails, Short Message Services (SMSs) and private courier services have replaced traditional mail, serious concerns arise as to whether continued Government investment in Posta...

Sen. (Prof.) Tom Odhiambo Ojienda, SC Hon. Cabinet Secretary, note down those two questions. You will take more and then when you rise to respond, you respond to them at a go. Sen. Sifuna, proceed. March 19, 2025 SENATE DEBATES 18 The Speaker (Hon. Kingi) Hon. Cabinet Secretary, note down...

Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. Madam Cabinet Secretary, I saw a very curious statement from your Ministry on 17th March, 2025, regarding the circumstances surrounding the deployment of KDF in July, 2024. As you know, I am a firm believer in the freedom of the media. We must accept that...

Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. Let me thank the Cabinet Secretary for her eloquence. We are proud of you. My question would be a bit off our discussion today. There is a court case--- (The Speaker (Hon. Kingi) spoke off the record) Let me align it, Hon. Speaker. I am...

Sen. (Prof.) Tom Ojienda Odhiambo, SC Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I have three Statements, and the first Statement is on the welfare of National Government Administration Officers in Kisumu County. WELFARE OF NATIONAL GOVERNMENT ADMINISTRATION OFFICERS IN KISUMU COUNTY

Sen. (Prof.) Tom Odhiambo Ojienda, SC Mr. Speaker, Sir, I rise pursuant to Standing Order No.53 (1) to seek a Statement from the Standing Committee on National Security, Defense and Foreign Relations regarding the welfare of the National Government Administrative Officers in Kisumu County. Chiefs, Assistant Chiefs, Deputy County Commissioners...

Sen. (Prof.) Tom Ojienda, SC Mr. Speaker, Sir, I have three Statements. The first statement is on the revitalization of the Port of Kisumu. I rise pursuant to Standing Order No. 53 (1) to seek a Statement from the Standing Committee on Roads, Transportation and Housing regarding the current state,...

Sen. (Prof.) Tom Odhiambo Ojienda, SC Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I have three Statements. RISE IN GAS-RELATED EXPLOSIONS ACROSS THE COUNTRY March 13, 2025 SENATE DEBATES 6 Sen. (Prof.) Tom Odhiambo Ojienda, SCThese incidents raise serious concerns about compliance with safe regulations, the effectiveness of regulatory oversight by agencies...

Sen. (Prof.) Tom Odhiambo Ojienda On a point of order, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir. The Temporary Speaker (Sen. Abdul Haji) What is your point of order, Sen. Ojienda? Sen. (Prof.) Tom Odhiambo Ojienda The Senator for Kiambu County cannot impute bad faith on lawyers. No, it is incorrect.

Sen. (Prof.) Tom Odhiambo Ojienda, SC

Sen. (Prof.) Tom Ojienda, SC What is your point of order? The Cabinet Secretary has already sat down.

Sen. (Prof.) Tom Odhiambo Ojienda, SC Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I have two Statements. The first Statement is on the implementation of the affordable housing projects in Kisumu County. IMPLEMENTATION OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECTS IN KISUMU COUNTY PROPOSED 10 PER CENT LAND RATE POLICY FOR KISUMU COUNTY

Sen. (Prof.) Tom Odhiambo Ojienda, SC Mr. Speaker, Sir, I wish to comment on the Statement by Sen. Mwenda Gataya Mo Fire on distribution of funds for road projects across the counties. This statement could not have come at a better time. The budgetary allocation for road construction projects under...