Erick Okong'o Mogeni

All parliamentary appearances

Entries 1951 to 1960 of 2473.

• 4 Nov 2020 in Senate: I was recently informed that people in Nyamira County who want to do the COVID-19 test in public hospitals are being informed that there are no regiments and are thus referred to private hospitals. Such individuals are being charged Kshs8,000 in private hospitals. Where are the poor people we represent going to get Kshs8,000 for the COVID-19 test yet we know that money was given to all the counties. Nyamira County was given Kshs150 million to fight the COVID-19 situation. Where did that money go? view
• 4 Nov 2020 in Senate: In most counties, governors have made public announcements that there is no more COVID-19. I wonder whether those governors are living in Kenya because this is the time that we need proactive county governments. Can you imagine how long it will take to train another doctor to the level of Dr. Alusiola who died in Kakamega County? How long will it take to train such a doctor? I ask the National Government to wake up and not place so much trust on our county governments. We shall never succeed unless the National Government takes the driver’s seat. view
• 4 Nov 2020 in Senate: I watched CNN the other day and learned that the WHO has approved rapid testing kits for COVID-19 that gives results with 30 minutes. The Government should engage the WHO to get those testing kits into the country so that we can be able to do as many tests as possible. The National Government must also reevaluate the COVID-19 protocols that we suspended. It is currently business as usual at funerals. People are holding weddings and other social gatherings where more than 1,000 people congregate. Dead bodies are now being kept for more than 24 hours in homesteads, people are ... view
• 3 Nov 2020 in Senate: Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I think I should have the first go, then, I will leave it to my colleagues. I thank everybody who participated in this process, more so, the strategy that was employed by this House in passing a resolution and taking full ownership of this process. view
• 3 Nov 2020 in Senate: Any serious case must be argued by serious lawyers. In 2002 when the election of George Bush was being challenged by Al Gore, Al Gore picked Warren Christopher, the former Secretary of State, to lead his team of lawyers, while George Bush picked James Baker. I think it was with wisdom that this House settled on Senior Counsel, Sen. Orengo, Sen. Mutula Kilonzo Jnr. and I, plus other members from our Directorate of Legal Services. view
• 3 Nov 2020 in Senate: I thank profusely the team from our drafting department led by Dr. Okello and Ms. Mercy Thanji, who did a lot of work in the background. She appeared in court with us and did the preparation of the submission and filing of authorities. I hope the leadership is taking note of that lady who has exhibited a lot of passion in arguing cases that touch on the mandate of the Senate before the Court. I remember appearing with her when we argued Advisory No.3 of 2019 before the Senate. view
• 3 Nov 2020 in Senate: I also thank Members for their vigilance. If you recall there was a time when a rumour went around that we were about to compromise this matter. It took the intervention of Sen. Murkomen and Sen. Cheruiyot to insist that the matter must be heard and a decision be rendered on merit. view
• 3 Nov 2020 in Senate: Mr. Speaker, Sir, there is no doubt that as you have rightly put it, this is a landmark decision. I think the window of opportunity that we have to reassert the legislative mandate of the Senate cannot be gainsaid. 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
• 3 Nov 2020 in Senate: When we started this suit there was a lot of ridicule from our colleagues from the National Assembly. Others kept on reminding us that they are the one who disburse money and participate in budget making process and, therefore, the Judiciary would be cowed and may not give orders that are favourable to the Senate, but here we are. Having kept faith in our Judiciary, we have gotten a judgement that has for once restated the role that your office, as the Speaker, should play in making determination on Bills that affect counties. This is a landmark decision because it ... view
• 3 Nov 2020 in Senate: Constituencies Development Fund (NG-CDF) which will involve undertaking of certain development activities at the county level, that is a Bill that affect counties. We look upon your office working with us to ensure that this decision is used to the benefit of this House and that going forward, all these 24 Bills that were declared unconstitutional will get input from this House in the legislative process. I thank you. view