Ben Njoroge

All parliamentary appearances

Entries 131 to 140 of 299.

• 7 May 2015 in Senate: Mr. Speaker, Sir, next week runs from Tuesday to Thursday. So, I do not know the exact day to expect an answer from Sen. (Prof.) Lesan. Can he be specific? view
• 7 May 2015 in Senate: Next week actually runs from Monday to Friday. view
• 30 Apr 2015 in Senate: Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. view
• 30 Apr 2015 in Senate: Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. I rise to seek a Statement from the Chairperson of the Committee on Health regarding the opening of a new multi- million shillings Battery Assembly Factory in Naivasha that has raised concern among the residents of the area in Nyamathi which borders Maraigushu. This is in the backdrop of the negative effects of lead in a community in Mombasa. In the Statement, the Chairperson should address the following:- (a) State whether the risks and dangers involved have been evaluated and explained to the residents? The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for ... view
• 30 Apr 2015 in Senate: Yes, I am Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. view
• 30 Apr 2015 in Senate: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, six weeks will be too long considering that Naivasha is almost one hour drive from Nairobi. Given the fact that they carried out a similar exercise before in Mombasa, I do not think they will encounter many obstacles in Naivasha. Therefore, they do not need six weeks. This situation has far reaching effects to the residents of that area and needs to be addressed immediately. It cannot be left unattended for a long time. view
• 30 Apr 2015 in Senate: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, the factory is already operating. view
• 30 Apr 2015 in Senate: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, we will address it on Tuesday, next week. view
• 9 Apr 2015 in Senate: Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, thank you for the opportunity. I am very grateful as a Member of this Committee to all the Senators who have supported our Report. This is also a big lesson to the CRA and IBEC because they had overstepped their mandate and sought Kshs250 billion while not involving the Senate. As far as the county allocations are concerned, the Senate has the final say. I would like to urge governors to use this money in a transparent manner. This money is not meant for them to do their private businesses. Thank you. view
• 1 Apr 2015 in Senate: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I stand to hail Sen. Mbura for this Petition. Our Embassy in Saudi Arabia should have a desk where complaints can be lodged. view