James Orengo

All parliamentary appearances

Entries 2261 to 2270 of 4273.

• 1 Oct 2015 in Senate: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I was not going to say anything about this, but I would take the advice given by the distinguished Senator for Mombasa and ask you to look at the old Constitution and contra-distinguish those provisions as they relate to power of assent of the President. In the old Constitution, Parliament was defined as consisting of the National Assembly and the President. If you look at the Articles of that old Constitution on the manner in which reservations were required to be made, there is a marked difference with this new Constitution which is based on the fact ... view
• 1 Oct 2015 in Senate: On a point of order, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I really respect the Chair and do not want to be misunderstood on this matter. I ended by saying that you have the final word and I abide by it. So, I hope that makes it clear. view
• 1 Oct 2015 in Senate: On a point of order, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I have heard you say that we are going to Mombasa courtesy of a member of the Senate, but you did not make it clear. If it is the whole Senate then I do not have any problem with it, but if a member of the Senate or any member of the public is seen to be paying for the Senate to do its official business, it has many consequences about integrity and accountability. It is something which must be totally frowned upon. Unless this matter is made very clear, some of ... view
• 30 Sep 2015 in Senate: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I want to say something. view
• 30 Sep 2015 in Senate: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I want to come on a point of order but let it be a clarification. view
• 30 Sep 2015 in Senate: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I also want to ride on this request. I would not use it to make a Statement but I want to know why a Cabinet Secretary, in desiring to give directive or instructions to a duly constituted constitutional body, would 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
• 30 Sep 2015 in Senate: Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, mine is a very small duty that has been rightly pointed out by the Senate Minority Leader. This is a procedural Motion but I have an amendment to the Motion, which is important in the sense that – as mentioned by Sen. (Prof.) Anyang'-Nyong'o – Sen. Mutula Kilonzo Jnr. has been sitting with this Committee from 31stJuly, 2015. It would not be quite complete to pass the Motion as it is. I can say without any doubt – Sen. (Prof.) Lesan is looking at me – that he has been a very important Member of this ... view
• 30 Sep 2015 in Senate: Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, His Excellency, Retired President Daniel Arap Moi required a teacher who had a long beard to be shaved. I think it would be good for Dr. Machage to visit a barber. view
• 30 Sep 2015 in Senate: Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, I was just saying that because he was losing his trademark - being known as somebody who knows the Standing Orders and now that he is losing it, the beard is of no significance. view
• 30 Sep 2015 in Senate: As I was saying, sometimes we are overly sensitive. Like in this matter, it is important that when those who are in public office are being oversighted, they should not 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