Erick Okong'o Mogeni

All parliamentary appearances

Entries 2481 to 2490 of 2536.

• 11 Sep 2018 in Senate: In Uganda, for example, freedom of the press is under threat day in, day out. Talking about issues of gender, we, as a country, know the challenges facing us. We cannot compare Kenya with a country like Rwanda which is far ahead in terms of gender representation. view
• 11 Sep 2018 in Senate: I conclude by congratulating the three colleagues who will represent us and urge them that next time they table such a report, please let us boldly discuss issues dealing with political instability, conflicts and challenges that are faced by these twelve member states so that we can build on it to build a better future for the inhabitants of those states. view
• 11 Sep 2018 in Senate: Madam Temporary Speaker, with those remarks, I support. 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
• 7 Aug 2018 in Senate: Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I just wanted those who sit on the other side of the House to note that Sen. Cherargei is the Chairman of the Standing Committee on Justice, Legal Affairs and Human Rights, yet all the legal brains are on this side. view
• 7 Aug 2018 in Senate: Therefore, it is for convenience--- view
• 7 Aug 2018 in Senate: Mr. Speaker, Sir, we have three Senior Counsel in the House, and they all sit on this side. Therefore, for purposes of easier consultation, Sen. Cherargei has found it more convenient to sit on this side. Because the Standing Orders are silent on this issue, for purposes of giving comfort to the Chairman of the Standing Committee on Justice, Legal Affairs and Human Rights so that he can consult quickly among Senior Counsels, you should rule that he has not breached any of the Standing Orders by choosing to sit closer to where Senior Counsel sit. Thank you, Mr. Speaker, ... view
• 1 Aug 2018 in Senate: Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. I also want to add my voice to this debate. First, I want this House to note that if at all there was any breach of the sub judice rule, which I doubt, because we have already had proceedings and debate on this issue, the proceedings that took place at the Committee stage under our Standing Orders, are proceedings of this House. So, we have already had a discussion on the Solai issue. Secondly--- view
• 1 Aug 2018 in Senate: Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. I also want to add my voice to this debate. First, I want this House to note that if at all there was any breach of the sub judice rule, which I doubt, because we have already had proceedings and debate on this issue, the proceedings that took place at the Committee stage under our Standing Orders, are proceedings of this House. So, we have already had a discussion on the Solai issue. Secondly--- view
• 1 Aug 2018 in Senate: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, the point I want to make is that already we did task this Committee to look into this matter. They have prepared a report which is before the House. I want to tie that to the Constitution that we passed in 2010. Under Article 33 of the Constitution, Kenyans have freedom of expression, which includes freedom to seek, receive and impart information or ideas. The only limitation to that right in Article 33 is found in Article 24 of our Constitution. The only way you can allow limitation of that constitutional right is a situation that ... view
• 1 Aug 2018 in Senate: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, the point I want to make is that already we did task this Committee to look into this matter. They have prepared a report which is before the House. I want to tie that to the Constitution that we passed in 2010. Under Article 33 of the Constitution, Kenyans have freedom of expression, which includes freedom to seek, receive and impart information or ideas. The only limitation to that right in Article 33 is found in Article 24 of our Constitution. The only way you can allow limitation of that constitutional right is a situation that ... view