Elizabeth Ongoro Masha

All parliamentary appearances

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• 2 Jul 2014 in Senate: Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. I beg to move the following Motion:- THAT, aware of the critical role played by the agricultural sector in Kenya’s economy; cognizant of the fact that coconut farming is largely practiced in the coastal region; aware that coconut farming has been largely neglected and its potential not fully exploited for maximum benefits; appreciating that the crop has multiple benefits including the natural mnazi drink which has medicinal value, coconut cooking oil, coconut cream, cooking flavours, makuti roofing materials, construction poles and brooms; cognizant of the fact that it takes a very long period for ... view
• 2 Jul 2014 in Senate: Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, today is a very interesting day for me and I believe for all of us who have had occasion to either visit the coastal region or to partake of the many benefits of the tree that has been fondly referred to as the tree of life. Today I present before you and these honorable Senators a Motion in support of the tree of life. Why do we call it the tree of life? This mysterious tree has the potential and ability to produce over 100 varieties of products that can be used locally to the benefit ... view
• 2 Jul 2014 in Senate: Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, today is a very interesting day for me and I believe for all of us who have had occasion to either visit the coastal region or to partake of the many benefits of the tree that has been fondly referred to as the tree of life. Today I present before you and these honorable Senators a Motion in support of the tree of life. Why do we call it the tree of life? This mysterious tree has the potential and ability to produce over 100 varieties of products that can be used locally to the benefit ... view
• 26 Jun 2014 in Senate: Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, getting an opportunity to speak after so many truths have been spoken by a wise man like Senator number one, G.G. Kariuki is quite a task. Nevertheless, I feel privileged to support this Statute Law (Miscellaneous Amendments) Bill by Sen. Wako. It is very well thought, very intelligent and timely. I was in the Tenth Parliament when most of these Bills were passed. At that time, we had not factored in the new system of governance that we are now operating within. You know that with the promulgation of the new Constitution, the governance structures were ... view
• 26 Jun 2014 in Senate: On a point of order, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir. Is the hon. Senator in order to input improper motive on the mental capability of some Senators in this House? view
• 26 Jun 2014 in Senate: Hon. Senators, every Senator in the House has contributed to this Bill. Therefore, I now call upon the Mover to reply. view
• 26 Jun 2014 in Senate: Hon. Senators, you will realise that many of these amendments and Bills affect counties. Do you want us to take a vote at a later date? view
• 26 Jun 2014 in Senate: We have set aside Wednesdays for Bills. view
• 26 Jun 2014 in Senate: We do not sit on Monday. I direct that we put the question on Tuesday at 3.00 pm. view
• 26 Jun 2014 in Senate: Members, you are aware that the business of the Senate is guided by the Standing Orders. We are guided by Standing Order No.39 which states that the business of the Senate shall always be guided by the Standing Orders. We are guided by Standing Order No.39 which states that the business of the Senate shall proceed in the sequence it is laid in the Order Paper. However, we had the same scenario obtaining yesterday and I made a ruling. I made use of Standing Order No.32(2) which states: “Business shall be disposed of in the sequence in which it appears ... view