James Orengo

All parliamentary appearances

Entries 1971 to 1980 of 4273.

• 27 Sep 2018 in Senate: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I apologise for coming a little late when this matter was already on the Floor of the House. However, right from the outset, I support the Petition. Having said that, we must remember the history of these evictions. It is important that it is put into perspective. No amount of shouting will alter the history behind these evictions. There are some born again Christians who, today, will speak very loudly about the issue of evictions. However, when these evictions started right at the beginning, they were quiet about them. I heard the Senate Majority Leader say that ... view
• 27 Sep 2018 in Senate: Mr. Speaker, Sir, this is a matter that in another jurisdiction, we would have summoned the President before this Parliament. We could also have summoned the Deputy President to tell us what is happening and how they are dealing with this problem. Yesterday, I was listening to the security team on the ground telling us how they are dealing with it. In fact, if we look at what the security team is doing in terms of the Constitution, it is not quite right. It is also not quite right to point at some body in the Opposition or Minority trying ... view
• 27 Sep 2018 in Senate: There is Opposition. view
• 27 Sep 2018 in Senate: There is Opposition. view
• 27 Sep 2018 in Senate: Mr. Speaker, Sir, let those who are talking about there being no Opposition know what happened in the National Assembly. The point I am trying to make is that let us be part of the solution. It is part of incitement of our people talking without offering solutions. I have a background in Kericho and Narok counties. If you want to know how I am related to people in Narok County ask ole Nampaso. I also have relationships in Kajiado and Meru counties. I am a true Kenyan. Even in Isiolo County, I have some background. If you have any ... view
• 27 Sep 2018 in Senate: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I said: “He may be part of the problem.” The word “may” is permissive. He can either be part of the solution or part of the problem. I am giving him the benefit of the doubt. However, since he lives in the twilight zone as far as the English language is concerned, I sympathise with him. view
• 27 Sep 2018 in Senate: Mr. Speaker, Sir, yesterday, I was in Iten with the Senate Majority Leader and he could see what they people here think of me as compared to him. view
• 27 Sep 2018 in Senate: The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposes only. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor, Senate. view
• 27 Sep 2018 in Senate: On a point of order, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I sympathise with the views of Sen. Kang’ata. Right now in the USA, they are trying to go through confirmation hearings of certain judges to go to the Supreme Court. As a lawyer, the best thing to do is; lay before the House the judgments that he is complaining The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposes only. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor, Senate. view
• 27 Sep 2018 in Senate: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I just want to remind Sen. Kang’ata that if you have same sex marriages or relationships, sodomy is still an offence in this country. It has not been rendered unconstitutional. Try it tomorrow and you will see the consequences. view