Tom Odhiambo Ojienda

Sen. (Prof.) Tom Odhiambo Ojienda, SC Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I rise under Standing Order No.53 (1) to seek a Statement from the Standing Committee on Health concerning the status of healthcare service provision in all sub-counties in Kisumu County. Mr. Speaker, Sir, concerns have been raised about the lack...

Sen. Tom Odhiambo Ojienda, SC Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I speak in a special capacity. Let me disclose my interest in this matter. I am the advocate for Kwale Sugar International Company. I must disclose on record that I am the lawyer for Kwale Sugar International Company against Mkopuo Network...

Sen. Tom Odhiambo Ojienda, SC So, I am declaring that I am the lawyer---

Sen. (Prof.) Tom Odhiambo Ojienda, SC Hon. Cabinet Secretary, you may proceed to respond. The Cabinet Secretary for Roads and Transport (Hon. Murkomen) : Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. The total number of farm tractors presented for post-accident inspection are as tabulated below-

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Sen. Tom Odhiambo Ojienda, SC

Sen. Tom Odhiambo Ojienda, SC Hon. Senator, just ask your question and let the Cabinet Secretary answer.

Sen. Tom Odhiambo Ojienda, SC It is okay. The Cabinet Secretary has heard your question. Allow him to respond. The Speaker (Hon. Kingi) Okay, thank you. Sen. Tom Odhiambo Ojienda, SC Proceed, Hon. Cabinet Secretary. The Cabinet Secretary for Roads and Transport (Hon. Murkomen) : Mr. Speaker, Sir, we have...

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 Labour and Social Welfare regarding the various fees introduced by the Human Resource Management Professional Examinations Board (HRMPEB) . In the Statement, the Committee...

Sen. (Prof.) Tom Odhiambo Ojienda, SC Madam Temporary Speaker, thank you for giving me the opportunity to contribute to the Affordable Housing Bill (Senate Bills No.75 of 2023) . The architecture of the Affordable Housing Bill is founded under Article 43 (1) of the Constitution as set out and it...

Sen. (Prof.) Tom Ojienda, SC Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. I have just one or two contributions to the BPS. I first thank the Standing Committee on Finance and Budget for tabling this report before the Senate today. It is notable from the BPS that there is an increment...

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Sen. (Prof.) Tom Odhiambo Ojienda, SC Kindly use the microphone, Senator.

Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. Mine is very short. It is on the same Question on appointment of directors. There was an appointment for directors at Sony Sugar Company. The same tussle is there in such a way that even now the stalemate is going on with the appointment...

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Sen. (Prof.) Tom Odhiambo Ojienda, SC Hon. Senators, it is now 6.30 p.m. time to adjourn the Senate. The Senate, therefore, stands adjourned until tomorrow, Thursday, 29th February, 2024 at 2.30 p.m. When we resume, Sen. (Prof.) Ojienda will have a balance of three minutes to conclude his contribution. The...

Sen. (Prof.) Tom Odhiambo Ojienda, SC On a point of order, Madam Temporary Speaker.

Sen. (Prof.) Tom Odhiambo Ojienda, SC I am sure you will not refuse if I am to inform you. Madam Temporary Speaker, I have listened to two contributions, one from the Majority Whip, Sen. (Dr.) Khalwale---

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Sen. (Prof.) Tom Odhiambo Ojienda, SC On a point of order, Madam Temporary Speaker.

Sen. (Prof.) Tom Odhiambo Ojienda, SC Let us listen to him. What is your point of order, Sen. Oketch Gicheru?

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Sen. (Prof) Tom Odhiambo Ojienda, SC Please proceed.

Sen. (Prof) Tom Odhiambo Ojienda, SC Sen. Miraj, please proceed.

Sen. (Prof.) Tom Ojienda, SC Thank you, Madam Temporary Speaker. In this Third Session of Parliament, it is clear that Senate must clear pending business, which includes Bills. This morning we were discussing Statements submitted to the Committee on National Security and Foreign Relations and most of the Statements have...

Sen. (Prof) Tom Odhiambo Ojienda, SC Thank you, Madam Temporary Speaker. Let me come to the Dispatch Box to commiserate with the family of the late Kelvin Kiptum, in solidarity with the Senators for Elgeyo Marakwet and Nandi counties. February 15, 2024 SENATE DEBATES 54 Sen. (Prof) Tom Odhiambo Ojienda,...

Thank you very much, Madam Temporary Speaker. I also want to spare a few minutes for my colleagues. First, I am very grateful to the people of Nyandarua for giving me an opportunity to come to the Senate. It has been a great Session, especially for those of us who...

Sen. (Prof.) Tom Ojienda, SC Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I rise, pursuant to Standing Order No.53 (1) , to seek a Statement from the Standing Committee on Roads, Transportation and Housing on the state of operational capacity of Kisumu International Airport. In this Statement, the Committee should- TRADE VIABILITY...