James Orengo

All parliamentary appearances

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• 7 Nov 2019 in Senate: He told us he stopped drinking 10 years ago. He may even have had a tot on that particular day to give him a little courage. I saw the Chief Justice one time here in Parliament Buildings trying to approach the President and he found it so difficult to do so. Everybody was around the President. This is a very humble man that we should listen to. What he is saying, he is saying it for the country. My Chairman, you have made a very bold statement and I congratulate you for it. Adding that to the stand you took ... view
• 7 Nov 2019 in Senate: Yes; Judge Chunilal Madan who could disregard the Executive when he felt it was right to do so. Chief Justice Maraga should also stand firm. In saying this, we are not saying that the Executive does not have a role. The Executive has a very important role, but they should respect institutions. I thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. view
• 7 Nov 2019 in Senate: On a point of order, Mr. Speaker, Sir. view
• 7 Nov 2019 in Senate: Mr. Speaker, Sir, the Senator for Murang‟a cannot get away with this. This is a Statement made for and on behalf of the Senate Standing Committee on Justice, Legal Affairs and Human Rights and he is a Member of that Committee. This Statement has been discussed in that Committee, including today--- view
• 7 Nov 2019 in Senate: Mr. Speaker, Sir, it is--- view
• 7 Nov 2019 in Senate: Mr. Speaker, Sir, it is not in order for a Member of a Committee to oppose a Statement coming from his Committee. He should have raised these issues in the Committee. He is opposing it when it is too late. He will even be late to go to Heaven. view
• 7 Nov 2019 in Senate: On a point of order, Mr. Speaker, Sir. view
• 7 Nov 2019 in Senate: Mr. Speaker, Sir, there is a Standing Order about relevance. What we are discussing is the Statement by the Chairperson of the Committee on Justice, Legal Affairs and Human Rights. What is there in the Statement that he disagrees with? Do not talk about austerity measures, because the Government has not declared any austerity measures. Just tell us where you stand. view
• 7 Nov 2019 in Senate: On a point of order, Mr. Speaker, Sir. Sen. Kang‟ata has to declare his interest. I am leading him in a case where we have gone to the courts. He had to run all the way to Mombasa to challenge the actions of the Executive in the campaign against corruption. He is now saying that the Judiciary is interfering, and he was running to the courts when people were being locked up. He cannot blow hot and cold; he should declare his interest, because when he is in court he is saying something else. view
• 7 Nov 2019 in Senate: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I second. However, I hope that the new Speaker will deal with the Senator for Murang‟a firmly. view