Erick Okong'o Mogeni

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• 21 Jun 2022 in Senate: Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I join you and Sen. Olekina in welcoming our visitors from Narok North Constituency. Some of us who are neighbours of Narok County know that the best potatoes come from Narok North Constituency. Therefore, when we see these farmers here, we know that they contribute a lot to our food basket and the food security of our country, which is very commendable. Mr. Speaker, Sir, as you know, more than 70 per cent of our rural population depends on agriculture. They contribute 33 per cent of our Gross Domestic Product (GDP). Therefore, these are important ... view
• 21 Jun 2022 in Senate: The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor, Senate. view
• 21 Jun 2022 in Senate: Therefore, good people of Narok County, when you go back, look at the manifestos of all the parties that are seeking Presidency. I hope that you take time to read the manifesto of the Azimio La Umoja Coalition that has given a promise that it will fight corruption. Once we fight corruption, there will be a trickledown effect. It is people of Narok County and other parts of Kenya, who will have good roads. We thank you for visiting us and wish you a safe trip back to Narok County. view
• 21 Jun 2022 in Senate: Thank you, Madam Deputy Speaker, for giving me the opportunity to make my very final remarks as a Senator who served in the 12th Parliament. These remarks elicit some emotional moments because there are colleagues view
• 21 Jun 2022 in Senate: The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor, Senate. view
• 21 Jun 2022 in Senate: we have had bonds and memories for the last five years but whom we may not be crossing paths with in the next Parliament. There are a number of us who are moving on to higher offices like Sen. Mutula Kilonzo Jr., yourself and others who may not be with us next term. Madam Deputy Speaker, it has been a joy serving here. I thank the great people of Nyamira County, for having elected me overwhelmingly as their Senator. I thank my family for their support; beginning with my lovely wife, Ms. Jacky and our children, Nyamokami, Gikara, Okong’o Jnr ... view
• 21 Jun 2022 in Senate: Madam Deputy Speaker, we are all proud of that. I thank the CS for Agriculture, Livestock, Fisheries and Cooperatives, Hon. Peter Munya, with whom I have visited Nyamira County more than five occasions, including last week on Tuesday. We listened to the problems of tea farmers and see the interventions the Government can put in place, to ensure that we put smiles on the faces of farmers. I thank H.E. President Uhuru Muigai Kenyatta. He is a Statesman who will now go down to the annuals of history, as a man who has made it possible for various ethnic groups, ... view
• 21 Jun 2022 in Senate: The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor, Senate. view
• 21 Jun 2022 in Senate: I hope that the next Senate, the 13th Parliament, will allow liberals to also thrive in this House. The tenure of Senators should not be synonymous with the surrender of liberals. Those who are passionate in defense of the Constitution, human rights and ensuring that there is fairness, must be given room to thrive in this House. With other Members of the Justice Legal Affairs and Human Rights Committee, we pride ourselves for having stood firm and tabled a Report before this House, in defense of the six judges who have never been appointed by the President. The Judicial Service ... view
• 16 Jun 2022 in Senate: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I second. view