Erick Okong'o Mogeni

All parliamentary appearances

Entries 2011 to 2020 of 2536.

• 4 Nov 2020 in Senate: In the hospitals where we are told that beds have been set aside to cater for COVID-19 patients, they are non-existent. In Nyamira County, there is a hospital called Inaitambi where the Governor announced that he had set aside 50 beds to cater for the 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
• 4 Nov 2020 in Senate: COVID-19 patients but even the road leading to that hospital is non-existent. How will you take patients to a hospital that does not even have roads? I call upon the Chairperson of the Committee on Health to urgently visit our counties, do an assessment and prepare a report for tabling in this House. We must shame these governors. view
• 4 Nov 2020 in Senate: Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, I was informed that in most counties the dressing code of governors has changed since they received money that was meant to combat COVI-19. The governors are being spotted in very expensive suits that have been purchased using money that was meant to save the lives of our people. Kisii County lost a Member of the County Assembly (MCA) who died on the way to Nairobi where he was being brought for specialized treatment. If we had all the facilities in Kisii County, how come we lost a MCA who was being transported for specialized treatment? ... view
• 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