James Orengo

All parliamentary appearances

Entries 1941 to 1950 of 4273.

• 23 Oct 2018 in Senate: Excellency Raila Odinga for being appointed High Representative for Infrastructure Development in Africa. I will be quick to point out that the position that he has been given has nothing to do with him resigning from politics. In fact, it enhances his position as a politician in the country. Just for the record, in case people forgot, there was Jean Ping who was the Chairman of the African Union (AU) leave alone being a High Representative. He had served in the public service as a diplomat, politician in the UN system and a Minister in Cameroon. Eventually he contested a ... view
• 23 Oct 2018 in Senate: Madam Temporary Speaker, if you look at the record of the AU, the people who have been appointed high representatives are practicing politicians and former presidents. There is distinction between those high or special representatives and liaison officers. The former President of Mali is now the High Representative for South Sudan. One can continue to mention many others who have been in similar positions. It was not without significance that, that appointment came on Mashujaa Day. If it was lost on many people who did not know the circumstances under which that appointment came to be made on Mashujaa Day, ... view
• 23 Oct 2018 in Senate: If you look at the work cut out for Hon. Raila, it has some relevance with what we are discussing here. He will be dealing with the infrastructure in the whole of Africa. This will include transnational highways, high speed railways and how we will use the African skies for Africa; for growth and sustainable development. Those who are praying this would lead to Hon. Raila’s retirement, woe unto to them because it will not happen. They may retire even before Hon. Raila retires and that should be made clear. view
• 23 Oct 2018 in Senate: Having said that, let it not be thought that I abusing this opportunity to go into other matters. This is a very important Bill. If you look at Kenyan towns and cities 40 years ago whose plans were developed during the colonial times, and for about five to 10 years after Independence, they were maintained as such. These were beautiful urban developments. Quickly on my fingers I can mention Kericho, Eldoret, Nakuru, Nanyuki and Kisumu. These were beautiful cities. Nakuru, for example, even the railways station was not just made for passengers. However, it was constructed to be an iconic ... view
• 23 Oct 2018 in Senate: There was a master plan for Nairobi City County in 1948. If we had kept that master plan and used it for the development of this city in terms of infrastructure, we would not be having the kind of jams we experience in Nairobi City County every day. Uhuru Highway opposite Serena Hotel used to be called Queen Elizabeth Way. There is a line of constructions which have been erected and developed along that part of what is now Uhuru Highway which should not have been there in the first place. In fact, if you look at those plans from ... view
• 23 Oct 2018 in Senate: When you are on Uhuru Highway in the morning and there is heavy traffic jam, you will find matatus, lorries and motorcycles on pavements meant for pedestrians. That is addressed in this Bill under Clause 13, which makes provision for contravening the use of pavements. It shows how those pavements should be used and by whom. In addition, if you contravene these provisions you will be liable to a fine not exceeding Kshs100,000 or imprisonment for a term not exceeding six months. While on a tour of the United States of America (USA), we were taken to a small town ... view
• 23 Oct 2018 in Senate: I think the national Government is trying to retain roads which should be county roads within its portfolio. We should have that sensible discussion because if these resources were available to the counties, we would be seeing more positive work. Look at the county where the distinguished Senator for Kakamega comes from. I think your Governor has been able to do a lot of things with resources. I think since the Kibaki Government and the construction of mama Lucy Kibaki Hospital, the national Government has not been able to build a new Level 5 hospital or an even a superior ... view
• 17 Oct 2018 in Senate: Madam Temporary Chairperson, I second that the New Clause 25A be read a Second Time. view
• 17 Oct 2018 in Senate: I second. view
• 17 Oct 2018 in Senate: Madam Temporary Speaker, I also rise to support this Motion. The Motion is predicated on Article 43 of the Constitution but before I come to that, I also join in congratulating Sen. (Dr.) Musuruve for bringing this Motion. Typically, she is hardworking on matters that relate to the PWDs of our society. This Motion is premised under Article 43(f) which is about the right to education. I wanted to point out that there is a more fundamental pillar on which this Motion should be based. That is Chapter Two of the Constitution which is about The Republic. It talks about ... view