Erick Okong'o Mogeni

All parliamentary appearances

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• 28 Apr 2021 in Senate: Madam Deputy Speaker, there are some matters that we cannot run away from. I began by stating to this House that this Committee made a serious inquiry as to whether this is a Bill under Article 257 initiated by the people of Kenya or by Parliament under Article 256. Each finding had consequences. 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
• 28 Apr 2021 in Senate: If we had found it was a Bill under Article 256, then it would not be a Bill that carries with it the supremacy of the people of Kenya. However, the moment the Committee made a finding that this is a Bill under Article 257 of the Constitution of Kenya, then it becomes the property of the people of Kenya and this House has no role in amending it. That is the finding of the Committee and what we have before us in the House. Madam Deputy Speaker, if we begin by understanding that that is the finding of the ... view
• 28 Apr 2021 in Senate: Is there another point of order? view
• 13 Apr 2021 in Senate: Madam Temporary Speaker, first, I want to thank the Committee for this very good Report. I also take this opportunity to wish the Chair of the committee good speed in his recovery. I read in the newspapers yesterday that he is such a committed Chair, that he conducted the last business of his committee from his hospital bed. Secondly, I also take this opportunity to congratulate Sen. A. Haji for his election as the Senator for Garissa. I hope the good Senator will ably wear the shoes of the late Sen. Haji who stood with this country the last time ... view
• 30 Mar 2021 in Senate: Madam Deputy Speaker, thank you. I also rise to support the Motion that is on the Floor to the effect that we alter our Calendar so that we adjourn from the 30th March, 2021, and resume our sittings on 11th May, 2021. First, I begin by trying to understand that what His Excellency the President did was to request and persuade Parliament to assist him in putting in place measures that can assist in stopping the transmission of COVID-19 pandemic. I do not think he was in any way trying to direct Parliament on how to conduct its business. Madam ... view
• 30 Mar 2021 in Senate: Madam Deputy Speaker, because of the devastating effects we have seen from this invisible enemy, I beg that we give science a chance and listen to it. In my county, just this morning, we buried somebody who died of COVID-19. On Friday, we are burying another resident of Nyamira who passed on from COVID-19. These are people we know. This virus is with us and it is causing devastating effects on our people. view
• 30 Mar 2021 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
• 30 Mar 2021 in Senate: As leaders, we need to lead by example. If you saw the reaction to the statement that was issued by the President, there are a number of organizations that wanted to challenge the decision by the President. They are waiting to see what action we will take as the Senate. The church is waiting. If you read online postings, they are asking if the Senate can hold its sessions, why not the church? Madam Deputy Speaker, if we make the decision not to adjourn today, there will be a trickle-down effect. Other bodies like our brothers in mosques, churches, and ... view
• 30 Mar 2021 in Senate: Just give me one minute to sum up. Even if you watch the updates that we are getting from our professional bodies like the Law Society of Kenya (LSK), we are losing members daily. The situation is not looking good, and I plead with Members that we lead by example. Let us sacrifice, adjourn, and observe how this virus behaves in the next 30 days, so that we can lead other Kenyans by example. I support. view
• 24 Mar 2021 in Senate: Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I rise to support the Motion that we alter our calendar to be having sittings once a week on Tuesday. We do not want to send a message of fear to Kenyans, but we must be realistic. That is why we are leaders. The situation is so bad, almost desperate. Mr. Speaker, Sir, if you have friends who are doctors, they will tell you and warn you that no matter your status in the society, you are likely to miss admission into an ICU facility, not only in Nairobi, but also across the country in ... view