Tom Odhiambo Ojienda

Sen. (Prof.) Tom Odhiambo Ojienda, SC Mr. Speaker, Sir, I wish to address a few issues on the preliminary objection that has been raised before this House, this morning. There are two issues: One touches on the propriety of these proceedings and whether or not the proceedings before the Assembly...

Sen. (Prof.) Tom Odhiambo Ojienda, SC Mr. Speaker, Sir, I have several statements, but I will begin with the first one. INCREASED INSECURITY IN KISUMU COUNTY October 9, 2024 SENATE DEBATES 12 ACCUMULATION OF PENDING BILLS IN KISUMU CITY COUNTY UTILISATION OF EMERGENCY FUNDS BY KISUMU COUNTY GOVERNMENT October 9,...

Sen. (Prof.) Tom Odhiambo Ojienda, SC

Sen. (Prof.) Tom Odhiambo Ojienda, SCI am reliably informed that the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has already done a raid in Kapsabet County Offices. We hope that with the ongoing investigation, we shall be able to be told who bears the greatest responsibility for the corruption allegations that we...

Sen. (Prof.) Tom Odhiambo Ojienda

Sen. (Prof.) Tom Odhiambo Ojienda, SC

Sen. (Prof.) Tom Odhiambo Ojienda, SC Mr. Speaker, Sir, I rise to support the statement on copper and gold mining in Nyatike sub county in Migori County because it mirrors mining in various parts of this country. We have heard about the mines in Kakamega with the same framework. We...

Sen. (Prof.) Tom Odhiambo Ojienda, SC

Sen. (Prof.) Tom Ojienda Odhiambo, SC

Sen. (Prof.) Tom Odhiambo Ojienda, SC Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I will read all the statements. They are short statements. As you know, Kisumu County is a county of excellence and we lead in the broad-based system. September 18, 2024 SENATE DEBATES 11 Sen. (Prof.) Tom Odhiambo Ojienda, SCThe first...

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 Finance and Budget regarding utilisation of cess levied on sugarcane by the county government of Kisumu, particularly in construction and rehabilitation. (Loud consultations) The...

Sen. (Prof.) Tom Odhiambo Ojienda, SC I can hear you, but I cannot see you. I need to see you for you to proceed to vote. The Speaker (Hon. Kingi) Mr. Speaker, Sir, I am concerned about the time. I do not know whether we are in time for this...

Sen. (Prof.) Tom Odhiambo Ojienda, SC I rule that Sen. (Prof.) Tom Ojienda is not in a position to make a vote. Now, the following Senators should make their way to the Dispatch Box for purposes of casting their votes. Sen. Sifuna has been ruled disorderly for the rest of...

Sen. (Prof.) Tom Ojienda Odhiambo, SC Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I have four Statements this afternoon. The first Statement is on the employment of persons above the mandatory retirement age in Kisumu County. EMPLOYMENT OF PERSONS ABOVE MANDATORY RETIREMENT AGE BY KISUMU COUNTY GOVERNMENT FLOOD MITIGATION AND COMPENSATION TO...

Sen. (Prof.) Tom Odhiambo Ojienda, SC Mr. Speaker, Sir, I rise under Standing Order No.53 (1) to seek a Statement from the Standing Committee on National Security, Defence and Foreign Relations concerning the level of disaster preparedness in Kisumu County. Kisumu County has been severely affected by recurring floods, impacting...

Sen. (Prof.) Tom Ojienda Odhiambo, SC Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I take this opportunity to contribute to the Motion on the State of the Nation. Coming after the contributions by the Senate Majority Leader, the Senate Minority Leader and several July 18, 2024 SENATE DEBATES 11 Sen. (Prof.) Tom Ojienda...

Sen. (Prof.) Tom Ojienda Odhiambo, SC I know he knows that, that is the right thing. I believe that my party---

Sen. (Prof.) Tom Ojienda Odhiambo, SC Mr. Speaker, Sir, I will proceed and since Sen. Eddie will have a chance to speak, I will drop it, so that I move in a more structured manner. The Speaker (Hon. Kingi) Very well. Sen. (Prof.) Tom Ojienda Odhiambo, SC Mr. Speaker, Sir,...