Caroli Omondi

Hon. Caroli Omondi (Suba South, ODM) Hon. Temporary Speaker, it is there but the time limit is three years. After three years, they can be fired. That is what the original Sessional Paper told us. That is what it did. (Loud consultations)

Hon. Caroli Omondi (Suba South, ODM) Of course. In transactions like this, there are time limits and time provisions. People may not be happy when Hon. Ndindi Nyoro talks of incompetence. But the word competence is also used in law and in our national values. Competence is one of them....

Hon. Caroli Omondi (Suba South, ODM) I have three minutes, Hon. Temporary Speaker. Secondly, we are told that this valuation was done by Kenya Commercial Bank (KCB) ; another government agency. No arm's length transaction. A big problem. Additionally, that valuation was not subjected to competition, the way it would...

Hon. Caroli Omondi (Suba South, ODM) Thank you very much, Hon. Temporary Speaker. This has been a very useful debate. I thank Hon. Ndindi Nyoro for the very articulate contributions. Safaricom’s shareholding structure is currently as follows: Government of Kenya (GoK) is at 35 per cent while Vodacom is at...

Hon. Caroli Omondi (Suba South, ODM) I will not even answer that. Let me go on with my presentation. The second thing... (Laughter)

Hon Caroli Omondi (Suba South, ODM) Of course. That is my future running mate. (Laughter) 11th March 2026 NATIONAL ASSEMBLY DEBATES 62

Hon Caroli Omondi (Suba South, ODM) Hon. Temporary Speaker, there is a phraseology, “due and payable”, which may not be payable. That is law. The shares could have crystalised, but that does not mean you will be paid. That is why I suggest that it should be very clear that...

Hon. Caroli Omondi (Suba South, ODM) No. Can they tell us for how long? Hon. Temporary Speaker...

Hon. Caroli Omondi (Suba South ODM) Thank you very much, Hon. Speaker. I rise to oppose the proposed legislation on constitutional grounds. I want to pose a question on the constitutionality of this particular Bill. In particular, I am struggling to determine which provision of the Constitution this proposed Fund...

Hon. Caroli Omondi (Suba South, ODM) Yes. Section 25 of this proposed Bill talks about Government support measures, binding undertakings, letters of support, letters of credit, credit guarantees and similar instruments. If that section is read together with Article 214 of the Constitution of Kenya, where public debt is described,...

Hon. Caroli Omondi (Suba South ODM) Thank you very much, Hon. Speaker. I rise to oppose the proposed legislation on constitutional grounds. I want to pose a question on the constitutionality of this particular Bill. In particular, I am struggling to determine which provision of the Constitution this proposed Fund...

Hon. Caroli Omondi (Suba South, ODM) Yes. Section 25 of this proposed Bill talks about Government support measures, binding undertakings, letters of support, letters of credit, credit guarantees and similar instruments. If that section is read together with Article 214 of the Constitution of Kenya, where public debt is described,...

Hon. Caroli Omondi (Suba South, ODM) Thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker, and Hon. Member. I just wish to inform him that I fully agree and share his sentiments that we should not be kneeling to get development. The only problem with this Bill is that there is no parliamentary process...

Hon. Caroli Omondi (Suba South, ODM) On a point of information, Hon. Temporary Speaker.

Hon. Caroli Omondi (Suba South, ODM) Thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker, and Hon. Member. I just wish to inform him that I fully agree and share his sentiments that we should not be kneeling to get development. The only problem with this Bill is that there is no parliamentary process...

Hon. Caroli Omondi (Suba South, ODM) On a point of information, Hon. Temporary Speaker.

Hon. Caroli Omondi (Suba South, ODM) This is not a political rally.

Hon. Caroli Omondi (Suba South, ODM) Thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker. I rise to acknowledge the boldness of this Report and the good work done. If you look at the analysis and recommendations, it is a very bold Report. For example, Paragraph 25, in terms of solvency and debt sustainability...

Hon. Caroli Omondi (Suba South, ODM) This is not a political rally.

Hon. Caroli Omondi (Suba South, ODM) Thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker. I rise to acknowledge the boldness of this Report and the good work done. If you look at the analysis and recommendations, it is a very bold Report. For example, Paragraph 25, in terms of solvency and debt sustainability...

Hon. Caroli Omondi (Suba South, ODM) Thank you very much, Hon. Speaker. My main concern is the haste with which we are discussing such an important matter. This marks the first time in Kenya's history that we are addressing a field development plan for the commercial production of oil. We...

Hon. Caroli Omondi (Suba South, ODM) Thank you very much, Hon. Speaker. My main concern is the haste with which we are discussing such an important matter. This marks the first time in Kenya's history that we are addressing a field development plan for the commercial production of oil. We...

Hon. Caroli Omondi (Suba South, ODM) The power of the Committee on Selection is to nominate Members. I want to be shown the power of the Committee on Selection, under our Standing Orders, to discharge from a Committee. Hon. Speaker You have already made that point. Hon. Caroli Omondi (Suba...

Hon. Caroli Omondi (Suba South, ODM) Hon. Speaker, I am very happy that we are having this debate because I am sure it will be very beneficial to many Members. First, the moment I was elected the Chairperson of the CIOC, I automatically ceased being a Member of the Departmental...

Hon. Caroli Omondi (Suba South, ODM) Hon. Speaker, I rise under Standing Orders 174 (3) and 176. Let me start with Standing Order 174 (3) (b) in particular. I will read it for the benefit of the Members: 174 (3) (b) . A Member who is a Chairperson of a...