James Orengo

All parliamentary appearances

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• 22 Sep 2021 in Senate: In the exercise of our duty as the elected representatives of people, we have summoned the people concerned to appear before Parliament to give that explanation, and they have failed to do so. If you ask me, this is a matter in which there is nothing that has been placed before the House that can demonstrate that the CSs had any justifiable reasons not to appear before the Senate. If they have sent any such explanation, none has been brought to my notice. Mr. Speaker, Sir, there was a famous American jurist who said that the breakdown of law and ... view
• 22 Sep 2021 in Senate: In the exercise of our duty as the elected representatives of people, we have summoned the people concerned to appear before Parliament to give that explanation, and they have failed to do so. If you ask me, this is a matter in which there is nothing that has been placed before the House that can demonstrate that the CSs had any justifiable reasons not to appear before the Senate. If they have sent any such explanation, none has been brought to my notice. Mr. Speaker, Sir, there was a famous American jurist who said that the breakdown of law and ... view
• 22 Sep 2021 in Senate: If we continue like this, Cabinet Secretaries will begin to say that we have no powers to summon them and they can come when they want. In fact, they are already conducting themselves as if we do not have those powers. When we call them, they will say Senate does not have those powers. The excuse they keep on repeating is that Senate has no responsibilities when it comes to the national Government. However, the Constitution is clear and does not make distinction between the powers of the National Assembly and Senate or their Committees to summon CSs. view
• 22 Sep 2021 in Senate: If we continue like this, Cabinet Secretaries will begin to say that we have no powers to summon them and they can come when they want. In fact, they are already conducting themselves as if we do not have those powers. When we call them, they will say Senate does not have those powers. The excuse they keep on repeating is that Senate has no responsibilities when it comes to the national Government. However, the Constitution is clear and does not make distinction between the powers of the National Assembly and Senate or their Committees to summon CSs. view
• 22 Sep 2021 in Senate: It is not without a reason that specifically the powers to summon a CS are provided for in the Constitution. If it was something in the Standing Orders or the Powers and Privileges Act, probably we would not take it seriously but this is a matter that is provided for in the Constitution of Kenya. view
• 22 Sep 2021 in Senate: It is not without a reason that specifically the powers to summon a CS are provided for in the Constitution. If it was something in the Standing Orders or the Powers and Privileges Act, probably we would not take it seriously but this is a matter that is provided for in the Constitution of Kenya. view
• 22 Sep 2021 in Senate: If for any reason, we tell the public that we are unable to explain what has happened with regard to these increases in the cost of fuel and electricity or that the CSs failed to appear, then the authority of Parliament would collapse. view
• 22 Sep 2021 in Senate: If for any reason, we tell the public that we are unable to explain what has happened with regard to these increases in the cost of fuel and electricity or that the CSs failed to appear, then the authority of Parliament would collapse. view
• 22 Sep 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
• 22 Sep 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