James Orengo

All parliamentary appearances

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• 6 Oct 2021 in Senate: 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
• 6 Oct 2021 in Senate: Mr. Speaker, Sir, at the moment we are going through a very difficult period in this country in relation to borrowing, debt and taxation. You can see even the citizens now going to court on issues of debt, borrowing and taxation, which means they are beginning to lose faith in the legislature; which should be seized of this matter. Without further ado, I agree that this matter be taken to the Committee with directions from you as Speaker. view
• 6 Oct 2021 in Senate: Mr. Speaker, Sir, thank you for giving me this opportunity to felicitate our new Member, Sen. Ngugi. He has started with a bang. I met him out there in the political field speaking with such degree of eloquence and comfort as if he is always been a politician. I equally treasure the words of your maiden speech. It is not easy to make a maiden speech but he has made it with so much confidence. The future of this country depends on young leaders. You will join the category of young leaders, distinguished Senators, who have shown so much promise ... view
• 6 Oct 2021 in Senate: 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
• 6 Oct 2021 in Senate: the Republic of Tanzania. Nyerere was saying that we in Kenya and Uganda categorise ourselves in terms of tribe and ethnicity and Tanzania was falling prey to tribalism. Mr. Speaker, Sir, I am saying this with all honesty because I think that I am partly guilty of this emerging trend. He called it ‘ upumbavu,’ which is a very strong word to use even in the Swahili language. He condemned political movements or decisions, which were made in terms of religion or ethnicity. The reason I am bringing this issue at this point is that Sen. Ngugi is a young ... view
• 6 Oct 2021 in Senate: On a point of order, Mr. Speaker, Sir. view
• 6 Oct 2021 in Senate: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I ask for indulgence to rise on a point of order on two issues. I request that we have a Kamukunji tomorrow and give adequate notice to every member of the Senate to attend. The question is that we are still having problems about finalizing the establishment of the Committees. As you can see, the Order Paper does not contain the Committees. There is one special Committee, if you are to apply Standing Order No.218 on Appointment and Functions of Standing Committees. These Standing Committees should always be there. They are supposed to be functioning. I urge ... view
• 6 Oct 2021 in Senate: 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
• 6 Oct 2021 in Senate: They have not been meeting because they cannot raise a quorum. They do not have the nine Members that are required in every Committee. They are missing three or four Members. That Committee is not functional at all. Mr. Speaker, Sir, I hope you will not accuse me of anticipating debate in the next Order, in the Divisions. I consulted with the Senate Majority Leader, Sen. Fatuma Dullo and Sen. Farhiya, on the issue of the Equalization Fund. Hon. Members have raised some issues. view
• 6 Oct 2021 in Senate: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I am afraid that if we go into Division, we may not get the requisite number to pass that Equalization Fund. At the Kamukunji meeting that we will have tomorrow, we will give Members an opportunity to raise those issues and find ways of settling them, lest we be accused that the National Assembly has passed the fund, while we have not. The Equalization Fund is very important. I was in Garissa when this issue was brought up and was personally at peace in supporting it. However, legitimate issues have been raised, which we need to discuss. view