James Orengo

All parliamentary appearances

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• 28 Jan 2020 in Senate: This is because we have only two days to sit, hear them and make a determination. Could he tell us how many applications he wants to make? Then it may be better for those applications to be handled together or be handled in the process of the proceedings. As they argue their case, they can make those applications. Otherwise, we may find we are going to spend the whole day on these preliminary issues without going to the substance and the time they have for each application here. Mr. Speaker, Sir, I note that in the notice that they have ... view
• 28 Jan 2020 in Senate: Mr. Speaker, Sir, the point which has been made is the point made by Sen. Wetangula. My understanding of the preliminary objection which has been filed is that there are no proper proceedings before us. We do not have jurisdiction. Now, to urge that position; to call in evidence now would mean that we go into a hearing, and that is what we are trying to avoid so that we deal with the question of the preliminary objection. However, if he wants additional evidence, then I think it will be neater for us to go into the hearing. Allow the ... view
• 28 Jan 2020 in Senate: therefore, persuade us that there are no proper proceedings before us. When he is doing that, you do it on the basis of what is on record, which we have already. view
• 28 Jan 2020 in Senate: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I want the Senate Majority Leader to listen to me a little bit. I find myself in an odd situation because we should not be participating at this time. We also want to make sure that there is fair hearing which is important. The county assembly has put up a case not just of the charges. They have also given us a record of what happened at the County Assembly of Kiambu, who was there and who was not. So, the question as to whether or not there was an impeachment is important throughout from the moment ... view
• 4 Dec 2019 in Senate: Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. I want to thank you for this very well-considered ruling. 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 Dec 2019 in Senate: Sometimes I wonder why in the very many years of this Parliament, we have not published a compendium of the rulings of the Speakers. There was a time when an issue arose in the “Lower House” and we were able to get published rulings of the Speaker of the Parliament in New Zealand. I cannot say that they are doing any better because our Houses of Parliament have come out with very good rulings. I think this is one of the very best. First, thank you for demystifying the fact that it is only the courts that interpret the Constitution ... view
• 4 Dec 2019 in Senate: This is the second time that he is a candidate for suspension or removal. Most of the time - let us be honest to ourselves - when we have some of these laws, the first targets are always politicians and parliamentarians, not even Judges. When they being made, be very careful. Your political life can be brought to an end. 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 Dec 2019 in Senate: There are people who are elected here and never really serving because they were busy in the courts, like they have started with the Senator for Nandi. This is just the beginning. You need to be made of steel. In this, it does not depend on which side you belong. On this issue, there are no sides. It can land on you any time. With bridges or no bridges, it can land on you. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, what you have done--. In fact, I was the first to make it known to you that I need a copy of ... view
• 4 Dec 2019 in Senate: What you imagine you can never do in your life and you have yourself charged in a criminal court like the former Member from Nakuru, Hon. Mark Mwithaga who was charged for assault on his wife. Before the charge was instituted in court, the wife said: “I have not been beaten and you can take me to the doctor”. However, he was charged without evidence from the wife, was convicted and sentenced to serve three years in Naivasha Maximum Prison for simple assault. These things can happen. view
• 4 Dec 2019 in Senate: I know that it is not easy to read the Standing Orders, the Constitution, a whole judgment and do cross reference. It is possible for one to actually have a tunnel vision where they only look at the Standing Orders and forget about the other things but you did not do that. You have made a comprehensive ruling and it shows the reason as to why this House is the “Upper House” because I doubt--- Allow me to stop there. view