Silvanus Osoro

Thank you very much, Hon. Speaker. Anytime I listen to the former Deputy President speak, I cannot help but to wish that there was another way to have him brought back to this House to be impeached again for the second time or even the third time. This is because...

Thank you very much, Hon. Deputy Speaker. I beg to move that the Social Protection Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 12 of 2025) be now read a Third Time. I also ask the Hon. Member of Kwanza to second.

Much obliged, Hon. Deputy Speaker. You are all aware that we are proceeding on recess for a month. I can only commit two weeks after the recess.

Thank you, Hon. Speaker. Pursuant to the provisions of Standing Order 44 (2) (c) , I request for a Statement from the Chairperson of the Departmental Committee on Administration and Internal Security regarding mining machinery belonging to Rio Kavirondo Limited, seized at Rongo Police Station in Migori County. Rio Kavirondo...

Thank you very much, Hon. Speaker. Prime Cabinet Secretary, I am giving chances to many Members because it is almost the same thing. Try to comprehend what they say, for your response. Yes, Hon. Osoro. I also want to inform the House and the Prime Cabinet Secretary that South Mugirango...

Hon. Speaker, I beg to lay the following Papers on the Table:

Thank you, Hon. Deputy Speaker. You know, the Deputy Leader of the Majority Party was a drama teacher in school. He speaks with a lot of expressions when making a point and that is very good. What we are seeking in this Procedural Motion is to exempt the business appearing...

On a point of order. What is your point of order, Hon. Osoro? Sorry, Hon. Deputy Speaker. It is not my wish to interrupt my learned senior, Hon. Millie. This is unrelated to her submission. I see that Hon. Gisairo is not properly dressed for the Chamber. He is actually...

Thank you, Hon. Speaker. I join my colleague, Hon. Makilap, in welcoming all the students to the chamber of Parliament, particularly the students from South Mugirango Constituency. Hon. Speaker, I must confess that I was very happy when I heard you mention that my students are here. It is the...

Thank you very much, Hon. Speaker. One thing should be very clear as I second this particular Bill. The growing hardly tell that they will get old at some point. While in your 30s, you have to know that there is a time you will be 40 or 50. I...

Thank you very much, Hon. Speaker. I support the Statement by Hon. Kimaiyo regarding the issues of bursary. It is what I would call unclear division of roles between different sectors of the Government. 17th April 2025 NATIONAL ASSEMBLY DEBATES 10 This House has debated so much on what the...

Hon. Temporary Speaker, I beg to move the following Procedural Motion: THAT, this House resolves to exempt the Business appearing as Orders 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17 and 18 in today’s Order Paper from the provisions of Standing Order 40 (3) , being a Wednesday morning,...

Hon. Temporary Speaker, I beg to move that the Anti-Money Laundering and Combating of Terrorism Finance Laws Bill (National Assembly Bill No.5 of 2025) be now read a Third Time. I also request Hon. Murugara to second.

Much obliged, Hon. Speaker.

It is necessary, Hon. Speaker. We commit to have him appear next Wednesday or the other Wednesday before we break. Next Wednesday is okay.

Thank you very much, Hon. Speaker. I rise to second the Report by the Committee. As the Chairman has put it, the Committee sat down and appreciated that the nominee is qualified to serve in the capacity of principal secretary upon the review of his credentials. The Committee also indicated...

Thank you very much, Hon. Speaker. I beg to lay the following Papers on the Table:

Thank you very much, Hon. Speaker. I associate myself with the sentiments that have been made by my colleagues. I have had an opportunity to discuss with one of the top education stakeholders as far as the drama festival is concerned. He informed me that the theme of this year's...

Thank you very much, Hon. Temporary Speaker. I beg to move: THAT, this House resolves to exempt the Business appearing as Order Nos. 9, 11 and 12 in today's Order Paper from the provisions of Standing Order 40 (3) , being a Wednesday Morning, a day allocated for Business not...

Hon. Temporary Speaker, the committees have a set standard of two weeks to respond. I will submit this request to the relevant Committee. I commit to doing it, and the answer will be given in two weeks.

Thank you very much, Hon. Temporary Speaker. I also rise to support this very important Bill that seeks to remove the 25 per cent Excise Duty on imported transformer spare parts. That should be very clear. This confirms that the Bill rejected last year was not as bad as people...

Sorry, Hon. Temporary Speaker. Somebody who was asking for the transformer carried me away. (Laughter) Are you prepared for this? You may proceed on behalf of the Leader of the Majority Party. Yes, I am. Thank you very much. I beg to move that the Anti-Money Laundering and Combating of...

Hon. Speaker, I beg to lay the following Papers on the Table: Reports of the Auditor-General and Financial Statements for the year ended 30th June, 2024, and the certificates therein in respect of:

Thank you very much, Hon. Speaker. Indeed, I asked for a minute to appreciate the delegation from Zambia for the hospitality they accorded us when we visited them with you, as the House Business Committee sometime last year but one. I am reminded by the Majority Leader that it was...

Thank you very much, Hon. Speaker. I second.

Hon. Speaker, I beg to move the following Motion: THAT, pursuant to the provisions of the Standing Order 175, and further to the resolution of the House on 27th October 2022, this House approves the appointment of Members to the respective Committees of the House as specified in the Schedule...

Thank you very much, Hon. Speaker. When I moved this Motion, I indicated that coming up with a list of Members appointed to various Committees is not easy. The movement of one Member to one Committee affects another Member. Address the issue he has raised. It is very simple. That...