Elizabeth Ongoro Masha

All parliamentary appearances

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• 27 May 2009 in National Assembly: Thank you, Madam Temporary Deputy Speaker. In those two minutes, I would like to say that, in supporting this Motion, the issue of squatters in this country cannot be considered in isolation. We must consider it alongside the issue of land grabbers. It is my opinion that when we talk about squatters, let us not limit ourselves to the rural squatters. We also have urban squatters, who are victims of circumstances created by land grabbers in this nation. We should address the issue of squatters constitutionally by pegging a limit to the acreage of land that can be owned by ... view
• 27 May 2009 in National Assembly: Thank you, Madam Temporary Deputy Speaker. I support the Motion. view
• 23 Apr 2009 in National Assembly: Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I want to start by saying that the matter that is before us is very weighty, and we have built upon a foundation. That foundation was called national unity or the Grand Coalition. As a House, we cannot build upon any other foundation. This Government was formed on the basis of an understanding that there will be constant consultation between the two Principals. We cannot continue building on any other foundation but that which has already been agreed upon. view
• 23 Apr 2009 in National Assembly: Considering what has been happening from yesterday, it is apparent that there was no consultation between the two Principals. As the two parties, PNU and ODM, and as hon. Members of this House, we cannot then sit and start talking about a child that was already born! We all agreed on the formation of a national unity Government. We cannot sit here and listen to some hon. Members of this House insinuate that one Principal is lesser than the other! view
• 23 Apr 2009 in National Assembly: If that is the case, then we do not have any reason for sitting here! If that is the case, then can we all go back to the foundation so that we can really critically look at that foundation and critically deal with issues that, maybe, were not dealt with at that time. view
• 5 Feb 2009 in National Assembly: Thank you, Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, for giving me this opportunity to contribute to this a Bill that I think is very important to this nation at such a time like this. view
• 5 Feb 2009 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, this is a time we are trying to heal as a nation. It is a time that we are struggling to move forward. view
• 5 Feb 2009 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, I want to state that I have very high regard for the international justice system. However, I want to also state that, I feel that, as a nation, we are not a failed state. We are not a failed nation and it is not true that we should start thinking of an international solution to a problem that I truly believe is local. view
• 5 Feb 2009 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, I feel that the events that led to the January, 2008, violence were local problems. I believe that as a nation, we have what it takes. We have a rich history behind us that would give us a very good platform in dealing with this problem that I feel is truly local. In my opinion, a local problem requires local solutions. While The Hague could be an option, at this stage, I do not think we should be considering it. It is my opinion that we should all support this Bill. This Bill will give ... view
• 2 Dec 2008 in National Assembly: Thank you, Madam Temporary Deputy Speaker. I rise to support this Bill. However, I am of the opinion that the benefits of this Bill, and its possible negative effects, should be debated thoroughly, so that this House can arrive at an informed decision. It should be clear why we should adopt this Bill and implement its proposals. It is also important to note that GMO agricultural materials form only a small component of biotechnology. When we talk of GMOs, we do not talk about the entire package of biotechnology, but only a small component of biotechnology. I have examined the ... view