James Orengo

All parliamentary appearances

Entries 3621 to 3630 of 4273.

• 5 Apr 2011 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, all cheques that are accepted on account of allotment must be bankers’ cheques. This cheque is received from Ali. We have just agreed that he is deceased. I do not know whether the cheque is from the Public Trustee, who are the administrators. Once we have received the cheque, then there is an account that we have to check with the Central Bank of Kenya if it is valid for purposes of this payment. So, it is not a cheque that you would pay, you are receipted and everything moves forward like instant coffee. We ... view
• 30 Mar 2011 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I beg to reply. view
• 30 Mar 2011 in National Assembly: I have had opportunity to see the documents the hon. Member has in respect of land rent that is due and that has been paid. I am, therefore, going to direct that the title deeds be issued with immediate effect. view
• 30 Mar 2011 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, we are in the process of computerizing our records; in fact, for the Nairobi Registry, if you want to know the rent due and payable, you can do it using your mobile phone. However, in respect of the registries that are outside Nairobi, the process of computerization has not been possible because of lack of funds. However, until and unless we get rid of human intervention--- As I have said before, even making inquiries as to file and the like have been difficult and is subject to a lot of bureaucracy. So, the answer really is ... view
• 30 Mar 2011 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I beg to reply. (a) No section of the Nyanza Golf Club is blocking the public from accessing the beaches of Lake Victoria as there is neither a road, access, nor a reservation for a road passing through Nyanza Golf Club land to Lake Victoria. I am not aware of a state of tension and insecurity between the club and local residents. (b) In the circumstances, I will not take any action. However, for the sake of record and completeness and to satisfy my learned friend, I have brought with me maps showing how and when the ... view
• 30 Mar 2011 in National Assembly: They may be useful to the extent of the land of the Nyanza Golf Club. The maps show that the entire land, including the region bordering Lake Victoria was given to Nyanza Golf Club. In fact, the road that they now follow towards the airport, which is called Harambee Road – there is no sign post – at that time was called Mandan Road. Instead of Lake Victoria, you will find the word “Kavirondo”. So, these are very old maps. I want him to look at it. Indeed, if these people had access before, then these maps would not have ... view
• 30 Mar 2011 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I am laying the map on the Table, including the Title Deed given in 1958. view
• 30 Mar 2011 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I agree but I think he should declare his interest that he is a member of the club and a Member for the area. Therefore, he is weighed down by these competing interests. view
• 30 Mar 2011 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, this Statement is in response to a request made by the hon. Member for Limuru in regard to the Government policy on revocation of title deeds. Over the years, especially between 1990 and 2002, a lot of land earmarked for public utility purposes was irregularly allocated and titles issued to private developers. These allocations were done with or without the concurrence of the public entities in whose hands these public lands were entrusted, thereby compromising operations of these public institutions. The allocation and subsequent issuance of title deeds to individuals on public utility land was irregular and ... view
• 30 Mar 2011 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, under the Government Lands Act, the Government can only allocate an alienated Government land. Reserve for public use is already alienated for such use and cannot be available for a second alienation. Any such alienation is illegal. The people who broke the law in such allocation should not complain when the land they were irregularly allocated is returned back to the Government. Initiatives such as the Presidential Commission of Inquiry into the Illegal and Irregular Allocation of Public Land, the Kenya Anti-Corruption Commission and the Public Investments Committee have all recommended revocation of irregularly acquired titles as ... view