James Orengo

All parliamentary appearances

Entries 2311 to 2320 of 4273.

• 17 Jun 2015 in Senate: Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, I begin, first of all, by thanking the team of Sen. Kagwe, Sen. Elachi and Sen. (Dr.) Khalwale for the wonderful job they did when we had a stalemate on the question of division of revenue. I also thank, hon. T.J. Kajwang’, a Member of the National Assembly, not for remaining firm and supporting the team from the Senate but because he was doing right for the country. I hope that the spirit of bipartisanship which our team demonstrated when they went for negotiations will colour other businesses that we will deal with in the Senate. ... view
• 16 Jun 2015 in Senate: On a point of order, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir. Is it appropriate for the Senator to refer to preparations for the visit by Obama when we know that when even our own President is going to Kakamega, the people of Kakamega are told to clean the streets and do everything possible to make the town clean? What is wrong with us trying to make our city better in preparation for the visit by President Obama? view
• 28 May 2015 in Senate: On a point of order, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. view
• 28 May 2015 in Senate: Yes, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. One of the principles of this Constitution, not just on devolution but across the national and county spectrum, is the principle of non-discrimination and equitable sharing of resources both at the national and county levels. Through various mechanisms, Parliament in the distribution of resources, both at the national and county levels, tries to make a determination on the share of these resources based on those principles, particularly the one to do with equity and additionally to make sure that no communities are marginalized or do not access resources for their empowerment and upliftment in life. ... view
• 28 May 2015 in Senate: On a point of information, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. It is not really the people who voted for us. In this particular respect most of the time it is the people who we campaigned for. In Siaya County it is the person I campaigned for. They are the people who are doing these things. view
• 28 May 2015 in Senate: I thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, and the Senator for Mandera, for giving me the opportunity to second this Motion which I support. I want to begin by urging the Membership of this House that belongs to the Jubilee Coalition Government that it would appear like we are whining. I would like to appeal to them that since now we have a decision by the Supreme Court on the question of which Bills must come to the Senate and what is the procedure for enactment of legislation, it is no longer a question where we should be begging but ... view
• 27 May 2015 in Senate: Mr. Speaker, Sir, the young Senator for Nandi has really tried. He has got a bright future. view
• 27 May 2015 in Senate: On a point of order, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I know the distinguished Senator for Nyeri does not have difficulties with pronunciations. I would understand if a senator for Siaya would have called it “London” but coming from Nyeri would he have rather called it “Rondon”? view
• 27 May 2015 in Senate: Mr. Speaker, Sir, we appreciate the coming of President Obama to Kenya but as we all know, his tenure is coming to an end next year. Luckily, in that part of the world, people do not try to manufacture a third or fourth term like in this region. It would be very unfortunate, going by precedence that President Obama does not come to Kenya on an official state visit. I want a clarification whether the Government of Kenya has actually sought and given invitation for President Obama to come to Kenya on an official visit. As you know, the USA ... view
• 27 May 2015 in Senate: On a point of order, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I think the distinguished Senator for Kisumu has unconditionally apologised but I was a little worried when he initially said that he is withdrawing because of the “most powerful Chair.” I do not know whether he was withdrawing because the Chair is powerful or because he was out of order. I am concerned about this because next time I may be addressing the House and I may be intimidated on the basis that the Chair is the most powerful rather than obeying the rules of the House. May I get a clarification ... view