Ben Njoroge

All parliamentary appearances

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• 18 Jun 2013 in Senate: On a point of order, Madam Temporary Speaker. I do not think it is fair for the Kakamega Senator to first tell this House that he has seen me enjoying a beer while, indeed, I am a Christian and I do not drink beer. Even a more serious point of order, I hope the Senator is not trying to give the doctors a carte blanche whereby they can get away with all the sins that qualified doctors can commit--- view
• 18 Jun 2013 in Senate: Thank you, Madam Temporary Speaker, for the opportunity to contribute and support the Motion by Sen. (Dr.) Machage. Indeed, the Motion is well conceived and well timed. It serves this nation at the right time when we are embarking on a new journey. We have a new Constitution that guarantees and promises the people The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposes only. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor, Senate. view
• 18 Jun 2013 in Senate: Madam Temporary Speaker, although I would want to bring the amendments now, I am mindful of the fact that we do not have the requisite number to vote on an amendment. So, I would propose to bring my amendment later. As I finish, Madam Temporary Speaker, it is important also that as we make our proposals to the Government, that if we propose, for example, the number of Level 4 hospitals--- view
• 18 Jun 2013 in Senate: Madam Temporary Speaker, on this one I think I am well versed. view
• 18 Jun 2013 in Senate: Madam Temporary Speaker, I am not very sure that my friend was not burning to come to the microphone. In that case, can I just allow him to give me the information? view
• 18 Jun 2013 in Senate: Yes, indeed, Madam Temporary Speaker; I have consulted some of my colleagues. Indeed, we are intending to bring the amendment as one because there were various amendments that had been proposed. So, they will be brought as one by my other colleagues. As I finish, I just want to also make my colleagues aware that as we put the yardstick on what we would want this Jubilee Government to attain, it is important that we also give or put measurable goals which are also attainable. As we have proposed that we ask the Government to make sure that by the ... view
• 18 Jun 2013 in Senate: On a point of order, Madam Temporary Speaker. Although the Senator for Nyamira is a personal friend of mine, I just want to bring to your attention that he has already contributed to this Motion. view
• 11 Jun 2013 in Senate: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I also join my colleagues in congratulating you. I want to say that you have, indeed, stood strong in the face of unfriendly fire. The matter we are facing now is not as obvious as it might seem. How did we get here? Is it possible that, that Bill was forwarded unintentionally by the National Assembly to the President for assent? The answer is, “It was not forwarded unintentionally or in good faith.” The procedures of Parliament are known to the leadership of the National Assembly. I wish to state unequivocally that this is a very important ... view
• 2 Jun 2013 in Senate: On a point of order, Mr. Speaker, Sir. Mr. Speaker, Sir. Is Sen. Orengo in order to impute that Senators from the Jubilee side are not willing and are not committed to devolution when they air their views on this Motion in the House? It is the right of Senators to express their views without any fear that they may be adjudged by any one of us. I think that we have not even gotten to the Motion itself that the Senator has brought to the Floor of the House. Now that he has brought and prosecuted his matter he ... view
• 2 Jun 2013 in Senate: Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. I come from the Kiambu County and, indeed, in this country, it should be the first county to stand and support the idea and the theme of this Motion. If there is any problem that we are having as a county, it is the problem of alcohol abuse by our young people who eventually grow into drinking adults and who also, at the end of the day, grow into drinking parents. As leaders and as a people of a country, we are all facing a problem that must be called a national disaster. I ... view