Silvanus Osoro Onyiego

Hon. Silvanus Osoro (South Mugirango, UDA) Thank you very much, Hon. Deputy Speaker. In as much as the Constitution talks about Parliament as bicameral, each House has its own distinct roles. Anything that touches on the county governments goes to the Senate. Likewise, whatever touches on the national Government comes...

Hon. Silvanus Osoro (South Mugirango, UDA) Hon. Temporary Speaker, pursuant to the provisions of Standing Order 44 (2) (a) , I rise to give a Statement on behalf of the House Business Committee, which met on Tuesday, 30th July 2024, to prioritise business for consideration during the week of 5th...

Hon. Silvanus Osoro (South Mugirango, UDA) Hon. Temporary Speaker, point of correction, I am the Majority Whip and not the Deputy Majority Whip. Thank you very much for giving me the opportunity. 1st August 2024 NATIONAL ASSEMBLY DEBATES 14 Hon. Silvanus Osoro (South Mugirango, UDA)I rise to support the Report...

Hon. Silvanus Osoro (South Mugirango, UDA) Thank you very much, Hon Temporary Speaker. Dr. Lilian Gogo is my mother-in-law. I do not want to… For that reason, I support this Report. She is cheering on her son-in-law. (Loud consultations) The Temporary Speaker (Hon. (Dr) Rachael Nyamai)Order, Members! Hon. Osoro, Hon....

Hon. Silvanus Osoro (South Mugirango, UDA) Thank very much, Hon. Speaker. After we had an issue here on 25th June 2024, the following Sunday I tried to attend a church, a men’s conference in Ruiru Constituency. Immediately I entered that church that I do not worship in, people started singing...

Hon. Silvanus Osoro (South Mugirango, UDA) Hon. Speaker, this is an unprecedented matter…

Hon. Silvanus Osoro (South Mugirango, UDA) Let me explain what I mean. In as much as I agree with you, I think the drafters of the Constitution did not envision or anticipate a period where the President would reject an entire Bill and send it back to Parliament. Hon. Speaker,...

Hon. Silvanus Osoro (South Mugirango, UDA) Thank you very much, Hon. Temporary Speaker. Though with a very heavy heart, I wish to second. I thank all the Members for their participation and agreement with the President's reservations regarding the Bill. (Question proposed) (Question put and agreed to) COMMUNICATION FROM THE...

Hon. Silvanus Osoro (South Mugirango, UDA) Thank you very much, Hon. Temporary Chairlady. Our responsibilities, as a bicameral Parliament, are enshrined in the Constitution under Articles 95 and 96 – that is oversight, legislation and representation. I agree with all the sentiments made by my colleagues as far as the...

Hon. Silvanus Osoro (South Mugirango, UDA) Thank you very much, Hon. Temporary Speaker. I also support the Report by the Budget and Appropriations Committee. We are living in very interesting times, especially economically. It requires us to take a lot of measures so as to live within our means, in...

Hon. Silvanus Osoro (South Mugirango, UDA) Yes, Hon. Speaker. Hon. Speaker Go ahead and lay them. Hon. Silvanus Osoro (South Mugirango, UDA) Thank you, Hon. Speaker. I beg to lay the following Papers on the Table: Reports of the Auditor-General and Financial Statements of the National Governments Constituencies Development Fund...

Hon. Silvanus Osoro (South Mugirango, UDA) Thank you very much, Hon. Speaker. We must appreciate our Constitution of Kenya 2010 and the independent offices provided therein. The National Police Service is an independent institution. They do not take instructions from Parliament or His Excellency the President. They work and exercise...

Hon. Silvanus Osoro (South Mugirango, UDA) Thank you very much, Hon. Speaker. Indeed, we have a lot on our tray this week and early next week. For that reason, I second. (Question proposed)

Hon. Silvanus Osoro (South Mugirango, UDA) Thank you very much, Hon. Speaker. Listening to my colleagues from the other side of the House, it is clear that one need not be a rocket scientist to know that they are playing populist politics as far as this Report is concerned. You...

Hon. Silvanus Osoro (South Mugirango, UDA) Thank you, Hon. Speaker. Everybody is very happy that the kitty of every Woman Representative will get additional Kshs30 million and every constituency will get extra Ksh50 million. Considering the tax base and our taxes going back into the years, that means there was...

Hon. Silvanus Osoro (South Mugirango, UDA) Thank you very much, Hon. Speaker. I was struggling to understand what she was saying. When I talked about additional Ksh500 million going to NGAAF and additional Ksh10 billion going to NG-CDF, I meant that... Hon. Speaker I have ruled her out of order....

Hon. Silvanus Osoro (South Mugirango, UDA) Thank you very much, Hon. Speaker. Indeed, we have a lot on our tray this week and early next week. For that reason, I second. (Question proposed)

Hon. Silvanus Osoro (South Mugirango, UDA) Thank you very much, Hon. Speaker. Listening to my colleagues from the other side of the House, it is clear that one need not be a rocket scientist to know that they are playing populist politics as far as this Report is concerned. You...

Hon. Silvanus Osoro (South Mugirango, UDA) Thank you, Hon. Speaker. Everybody is very happy that the kitty of every Woman Representative will get additional Kshs30 million and every constituency will get extra Ksh50 million. Considering the tax base and our taxes going back into the years, that means there was...

Hon. Silvanus Osoro (South Mugirango, UDA) Thank you very much, Hon. Speaker. I was struggling to understand what she was saying. When I talked about additional Ksh500 million going to NGAAF and additional Ksh10 billion going to NG-CDF, I meant that... Hon. Speaker I have ruled her out of order....

Hon. Silvanus Osoro (South Mugirango, UDA) Thank you, Hon. Speaker. I also rise to support Hon. Mbui’s request for statement on the conduct and the directions given by the PSRA in regard to private security firms raising the minimum wage of security officers to Ksh30,000. The era of people or...

Hon. Silvanus Osoro (South Mugirango, UDA) Thank you very much, Hon. Speaker. What has happened in the recent past, started like a joke from what many considered as mere statements by very top leaders of this country. It started from statements like, you know, the Government is like a shareholding...

Hon. Silvanus Osoro (South Mugirango, UDA) Thank you very much, Hon. Speaker. I stand guided and I will not delve into the conduct of His Excellency the Deputy President. However, nothing stops any Member of this House from bringing a censure Motion on the conduct of His Excellency the Deputy...

Hon. Silvanus Osoro (South Mugirango, UDA) Thank you very much. As I said yesterday, we have a limited time in this Session. We only have Sittings this month. We will again go for a short recess early next month. That means we have to sacrifice everything, including condensing what we...

Hon. Silvanus Osoro (South Mugirango, UDA) Thank you very much. As I said yesterday, we have a limited time in this Session. We only have Sittings this month. We will again go for a short recess early next month. That means we have to sacrifice everything, including condensing what we...

Hon. Silvanus Osoro (South Mugirango, UDA) Hon. Deputy Speaker, I beg to lay the following Papers on the Table: QUESTIONS AND STATEMENTS

Hon. Silvanus Osoro (South Mugirango, UDA) Hon. Deputy Speaker, I beg to move the following Motion: THAT, this House resolves to exempt the business appearing as Orders No.15 and 16 in today’s Order Paper from the provisions of Standing Order 40 (3) , being a Wednesday Morning, a day allocated...

Hon. Silvanus Osoro (South Mugirango, UDA) Hon. Deputy Speaker, I beg to move the following Motion: THAT, pursuant to the provisions of Standing Order 30 (3) (c) , this House resolves to hold a morning sitting on Thursday, 6th June 2024, commencing at 9.30 a.m. for purposes of considering priority...

Hon. Silvanus Osoro (South Mugirango, UDA) Thank you very much, Hon. Temporary Speaker. I take this opportunity to congratulate the Mediation Committee for reaching out and making this decision, and allocating Ksh400.1 billion to county governments. This is the first time that they are being allocated this substantial amount. It...

Hon. Silvanus Osoro (South Mugirango, UDA) Thank you very much, Hon. Temporary Speaker. I think Hon. Kawanjiku is confused this morning. Maybe, he ate some muguka in the morning. (Laughter) The Temporary Speaker (Hon. David Ochieng’) Hon. Osoro, proceed and finalise your contribution. Hon. Silvanus Osoro (South Mugirango, UDA) Thank...

Hon. Silvanus Osoro (South Mugirango, UDA) Hon. Temporary Speaker, all along, I have known muguka as part of the crops, and by saying that… The Temporary Speaker (Hon. David Ochieng’) Did you do that? Hon. Silvanus Osoro (South Mugirango, UDA) I did not. The Temporary Speaker (Hon. David Ochieng’) Okay,...

Hon. Silvanus Osoro (South Mugirango, UDA) Hon. Deputy Speaker, I beg to lay the following Papers on the Table: QUESTIONS AND STATEMENTS

Hon. Silvanus Osoro (South Mugirango, UDA) Hon. Deputy Speaker, I beg to move the following Motion: THAT, this House resolves to exempt the business appearing as Orders No.15 and 16 in today’s Order Paper from the provisions of Standing Order 40 (3) , being a Wednesday Morning, a day allocated...

Hon. Silvanus Osoro (South Mugirango, UDA) Hon. Deputy Speaker, I beg to move the following Motion: THAT, pursuant to the provisions of Standing Order 30 (3) (c) , this House resolves to hold a morning sitting on Thursday, 6th June 2024, commencing at 9.30 a.m. for purposes of considering priority...

Hon. Silvanus Osoro (South Mugirango, UDA) Thank you very much, Hon. Temporary Speaker. I take this opportunity to congratulate the Mediation Committee for reaching out and making this decision, and allocating Ksh400.1 billion to county governments. This is the first time that they are being allocated this substantial amount. It...

Hon. Silvanus Osoro (South Mugirango, UDA) Thank you very much, Hon. Temporary Speaker. I think Hon. Kawanjiku is confused this morning. Maybe, he ate some muguka in the morning. (Laughter) The Temporary Speaker (Hon. David Ochieng’) Hon. Osoro, proceed and finalise your contribution. Hon. Silvanus Osoro (South Mugirango, UDA) Thank...

Hon. Silvanus Osoro (South Mugirango, UDA) Hon. Temporary Speaker, all along, I have known muguka as part of the crops, and by saying that… The Temporary Speaker (Hon. David Ochieng’) Did you do that? Hon. Silvanus Osoro (South Mugirango, UDA) I did not. The Temporary Speaker (Hon. David Ochieng’) Okay,...