Wilberforce Ojiambo Oundo

Hon. Dr Ojiambo Oundo (Funyula, ODM) Thank you, Hon Speaker. Pursuant to provisions of Standing Order 44 (2) (c) , I rise to request a statement from the Chairperson of the Departmental Committee on Energy regarding the operations of KUDURA Power East Africa in Western Kenya. KUDURA Power East Africa...

Hon. (Dr) Ojiambo Oundo (Funyula, ODM) Thank you, Hon. Speaker. Let me state from the outset that the government has no business being in business. That has been my mantra all along. The government has no business being in business. As my colleagues have said, this is not the first...

Hon. (Dr) Ojiambo Oundo (Funyula, ODM) Hon. Speaker, I also went to school. I have a PhD in Land Economics (Evaluation of Financial Assets) , so there is nothing you can teach me that I do not know. But given the matter as it is, we should listen to the...

Hon. (Dr) Ojiambo Oundo (Funyula, ODM) Hon. Speaker, I just read the statement verbatim. They are not my words. I am not even finished, so I do not know what the point of concern is. Hon. Speaker You read further and said… Hon. (Dr) Ojiambo Oundo (Funyula, ODM) Yes, I...

Hon. (Dr) Ojiambo Oundo (Funyula, ODM) Hon. Speaker, with your benevolence, can we also joyride and add one more question? Hon. Speaker Which one? Hon. (Dr) Ojiambo Oundo (Funyula, ODM) I have an issue that has remained pending for so many years in my constituency, concerning the construction of a...

Hon. (Dr) Ojiambo Oundo (Funyula, ODM) Let me conclude, Hon. Speaker.

Hon. Dr Ojiambo Oundo (Funyula, ODM) Thank you, Hon Speaker. Pursuant to provisions of Standing Order 44 (2) (c) , I rise to request a statement from the Chairperson of the Departmental Committee on Energy regarding the operations of KUDURA Power East Africa in Western Kenya. KUDURA Power East Africa...

Hon. (Dr) Ojiambo Oundo (Funyula, ODM) Thank you, Hon. Speaker. Let me state from the outset that the government has no business being in business. That has been my mantra all along. The government has no business being in business. As my colleagues have said, this is not the first...

Hon. (Dr) Ojiambo Oundo (Funyula, ODM) Hon. Speaker, I also went to school. I have a PhD in Land Economics (Evaluation of Financial Assets) , so there is nothing you can teach me that I do not know. But given the matter as it is, we should listen to the...

Hon. (Dr) Ojiambo Oundo (Funyula, ODM) Hon. Speaker, I just read the statement verbatim. They are not my words. I am not even finished, so I do not know what the point of concern is. Hon. Speaker You read further and said… Hon. (Dr) Ojiambo Oundo (Funyula, ODM) Yes, I...

Hon. (Dr) Ojiambo Oundo (Funyula, ODM) Hon. Speaker, with your benevolence, can we also joyride and add one more question? Hon. Speaker Which one? Hon. (Dr) Ojiambo Oundo (Funyula, ODM) I have an issue that has remained pending for so many years in my constituency, concerning the construction of a...

Hon. (Dr) Ojiambo Oundo (Funyula, ODM) Let me conclude, Hon. Speaker.

Hon. (Dr) Ojiambo Oundo (Funyula, ODM) Are we really being…

Hon. (Dr) Ojiambo Oundo (Funyula, ODM) Of course. You know, Dr Nyikal and I are the veterans in this House. So, we understand these matters. I can, therefore, allow him to inform me.

Hon. (Dr) Ojiambo Oundo (Funyula, ODM) Hon. Temporary Speaker, it is good that I conclude so that other Members can contribute. These interventions are unnecessary even though they are very good for the debate. I will reiterate. We might have examined the law and concluded that since the provision uses...

Hon. (Dr) Ojiambo Oundo (Funyula, ODM) He has asked me to substantiate. None of those members are members of the Institute of Surveyors of Kenya (ISK) , the professional body that regulates all the professionals in the land sector. I can go on record on this. None of them. Secondly,...

Hon. (Dr) Ojiambo Oundo (Funyula, ODM) The framers of the Act were not out of the moon. They knew the mandate of the commission as set out in the Constitution. That is why in their framing and their language, they have repeatedly used land professionals. Repeatedly! It would have been...

Hon. (Dr) Ojiambo Oundo (Funyula, ODM) Thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker. From the onset, let me make it very clear that I am a member of the Institution of Surveyors of Kenya (ISK) and a senior valuer in this country. The National Land Commission (NLC) operates within the realm of...

Hon. (Dr) Ojiambo Oundo (Funyula, ODM) Hon. Temporary Speaker…

Hon. (Dr) Ojiambo Oundo (Funyula, ODM) Let me wind up.

Hon. (Dr) Ojiambo Oundo (Funyula, ODM) As much as we want to fall back into technicalities and shouting matches, the fact remains that we have been presented with what appears to be an incompetent Commission. Period!

Hon. (Dr) Ojiambo Oundo (Funyula, ODM) Hon. Temporary Speaker, this is a very good debate we could have… The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari)You have two minutes. Hon. (Dr) Ojiambo Oundo (Funyula, ODM) This is a very good debate we could have in other forums so that we conclude this...

Hon. (Dr) Ojiambo Oundo (Funyula, ODM) Hon. Temporary Speaker, we have interacted with these nominees. They are not being disclosed for the very first time on the Floor today. Their names were bandied and presented here. We have had our own time to do background checks. You cannot populate a...

Hon. (Dr) Wilberforce Oundo (Funyula, ODM) Thank you, Hon. Speaker for giving me this opportunity to contribute to the Division of Revenue Bill, which is a routine annual Bill as provided for in the Constitution of Kenya, 2010. As I support, allow me to make two comments on the same....

Hon. (Dr) Wilberforce Oundo (Funyula, ODM) Thank you, Hon. Speaker for giving me this opportunity to contribute to the Division of Revenue Bill, which is a routine annual Bill as provided for in the Constitution of Kenya, 2010. As I support, allow me to make two comments on the same....

Hon. (Dr) Ojiambo Oundo (Funyula, ODM) Hon. Chairlady, the problem with this country is that people like selling fear. As we always say, we have no money to buy fear. We are broke. So, Leader of the Majority Party, do not sell to us fear. We have no money to...

Hon. (Dr) Ojiambo Oundo (Funyula, ODM) Of course, I am a happy man today. Once we finish, I will carry the Chairperson, and we will go to where we normally go. (Laughter) 5th March 2026 NATIONAL ASSEMBLY DEBATES 48 Hon. (Dr) Ojiambo Oundo (Funyula, ODM)THAT, the Bill be amended by...

Hon. (Dr) Ojiambo Oundo (Funyula, ODM) Yes, I just wanted to draw to the attention of the Chairperson and the Leader of the Majority Party that it probably could have been a bit neater, in view of the importance of this Fund and the Board, if those being appointed under...

Hon. (Dr) Ojiambo Oundo (Funyula, ODM) Even Sir George wants to say something. He has been quiet for long. I totally support the amendments. Hon. Chairlady, probably we could also think through, and Sir George will guide us. What if the person misappropriated the funds and went to piga sherehe...

Hon. (Dr) Ojiambo Oundo (Funyula, ODM) Hon. Temporary Chairlady, I support. As I support, allow me to commend the Committee and the Hon. Leader of the Majority Party for listening to the concerns we raised. They have literally done justice to the Bill and will continue doing justice to it....

Hon. (Dr) Ojiambo Oundo (Funyula, ODM) Thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker. Let me join my colleagues in commenting on the Budget Policy Statement (BPS) for the 5th March 2026 NATIONAL ASSEMBLY DEBATES 101 Hon. (Dr) Ojiambo Oundo (Funyula, ODM)Financial Year 2026/2027, set before us by virtue of the Public Finance...

Hon. (Dr) Ojiambo Oundo (Funyula, ODM) Once again, I support and ask the Almighty God to bless the Leader of the Majority Party and the Hon. Chairman of the Committee. For record purposes, what we normally debate here is the Bill as published. The Committee Report is only meant to...

Hon. (Dr) Ojiambo Oundo (Funyula, ODM) I have received the information gladly. As we debate, normally at any given time, all Departmental Committees are expected to receive reports on budget performance and output on quarterly basis. We need to tie up around that line so that as we legislate, we...

Hon. (Dr) Ojiambo Oundo (Funyula, ODM) Hon. Chairlady, the problem with this country is that people like selling fear. As we always say, we have no money to buy fear. We are broke. So, Leader of the Majority Party, do not sell to us fear. We have no money to...

Hon. (Dr) Ojiambo Oundo (Funyula, ODM) Of course, I am a happy man today. Once we finish, I will carry the Chairperson, and we will go to where we normally go. (Laughter) 5th March 2026 NATIONAL ASSEMBLY DEBATES 48 Hon. (Dr) Ojiambo Oundo (Funyula, ODM)THAT, the Bill be amended by...

Hon. (Dr) Ojiambo Oundo (Funyula, ODM) Yes, I just wanted to draw to the attention of the Chairperson and the Leader of the Majority Party that it probably could have been a bit neater, in view of the importance of this Fund and the Board, if those being appointed under...

Hon. (Dr) Ojiambo Oundo (Funyula, ODM) Even Sir George wants to say something. He has been quiet for long. I totally support the amendments. Hon. Chairlady, probably we could also think through, and Sir George will guide us. What if the person misappropriated the funds and went to piga sherehe...

Hon. (Dr) Ojiambo Oundo (Funyula, ODM) Hon. Temporary Chairlady, I support. As I support, allow me to commend the Committee and the Hon. Leader of the Majority Party for listening to the concerns we raised. They have literally done justice to the Bill and will continue doing justice to it....

Hon. (Dr) Ojiambo Oundo (Funyula, ODM) Thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker. Let me join my colleagues in commenting on the Budget Policy Statement (BPS) for the 5th March 2026 NATIONAL ASSEMBLY DEBATES 101 Hon. (Dr) Ojiambo Oundo (Funyula, ODM)Financial Year 2026/2027, set before us by virtue of the Public Finance...

Hon. (Dr) Ojiambo Oundo (Funyula, ODM) Once again, I support and ask the Almighty God to bless the Leader of the Majority Party and the Hon. Chairman of the Committee. For record purposes, what we normally debate here is the Bill as published. The Committee Report is only meant to...

Hon. (Dr) Ojiambo Oundo (Funyula, ODM) I have received the information gladly. As we debate, normally at any given time, all Departmental Committees are expected to receive reports on budget performance and output on quarterly basis. We need to tie up around that line so that as we legislate, we...

Hon. (Dr) Ojiambo Oundo (Funyula, ODM) Thank you, Hon. Deputy Speaker for this opportunity to comment on the Miscellaneous Fees and Levies (Amendment) Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 57 of 2025) . This is nothing new. We are just transitioning from a regulation to an Act of Parliament. I am...

Hon (Dr) Ojiambo Oundo (Funyula, ODM) Hon. Speaker, pursuant to the provision of Standing Order 44 (2) (c) , I rise to request for a Statement from the Chairperson of the 4th March 2026 NATIONAL ASSEMBLY DEBATES 4 Hon (Dr) Ojiambo Oundo (Funyula, ODM)Departmental Committee on Labour regarding a reported...

Hon. (Dr) Ojiambo Oundo (Funyula, ODM) Hon. Speaker, for the opportunity to also comment on the National Infrastructure Fund Bill, 2025. Without doubt, the need for the Infrastructure Fund, or for this Act of Parliament, cannot be gainsaid. However, there are a few fundamental issues, and I want the owners...

Hon. (Dr) Ojiambo Oundo (Funyula, ODM) Thank you, Hon. Speaker. In view of the great importance of the Bill under consideration, I just want to ask the Leader of the 4th March 2026 NATIONAL ASSEMBLY DEBATES 32 Hon. (Dr) Ojiambo Oundo (Funyula, ODM)Majority Party to indulge the Members considering that...

Hon. (Dr) Ojiambo Oundo (Funyula, ODM) Thank you, Hon. Deputy Speaker for this opportunity to comment on the Miscellaneous Fees and Levies (Amendment) Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 57 of 2025) . This is nothing new. We are just transitioning from a regulation to an Act of Parliament. I am...

Hon (Dr) Ojiambo Oundo (Funyula, ODM) Hon. Speaker, pursuant to the provision of Standing Order 44 (2) (c) , I rise to request for a Statement from the Chairperson of the 4th March 2026 NATIONAL ASSEMBLY DEBATES 4 Hon (Dr) Ojiambo Oundo (Funyula, ODM)Departmental Committee on Labour regarding a reported...

Hon. (Dr) Ojiambo Oundo (Funyula, ODM) Hon. Speaker, for the opportunity to also comment on the National Infrastructure Fund Bill, 2025. Without doubt, the need for the Infrastructure Fund, or for this Act of Parliament, cannot be gainsaid. However, there are a few fundamental issues, and I want the owners...

Hon. (Dr) Ojiambo Oundo (Funyula, ODM) Thank you, Hon. Speaker. In view of the great importance of the Bill under consideration, I just want to ask the Leader of the 4th March 2026 NATIONAL ASSEMBLY DEBATES 32 Hon. (Dr) Ojiambo Oundo (Funyula, ODM)Majority Party to indulge the Members considering that...

Hon. (Dr) Ojiambo Oundo (Funyula, ODM) On a point of order, Hon. Temporary Speaker. The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Farah Maalim) What is your point of order, Hon. (Dr) Wilberforce Oundo? Hon. (Dr) Ojiambo Oundo (Funyula, ODM) With reference to the young…

Hon. (Dr) Ojiambo Oundo (Funyula, ODM) Thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker. Let me also stand here to support the Report by the Public Debt and Privatisation Committee on the MTDMS for Financial Years 2026/2027 to 2028/2029. The Strategy provides that domestic borrowing will account for 82 per cent and external...