James Orengo

All parliamentary appearances

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• 19 Oct 2010 in National Assembly: Madam Temporary Deputy Chairlady, I just wanted someone to help me, because I did not have time to frame what I have a problem with. If it is an attempt to translocate what is in the Chapter on Leadership and Integrity in the Constitution to this Bill, then hon. Odhiambo-Mabona should go back to that Chapter on Leadership and Integrity. For example, the issue of corruption is dealt with very firmly in that chapter. view
• 19 Oct 2010 in National Assembly: Madam Temporary Deputy Chairlady, that is an economic crime. There is a wide distinction between economic crime and corruption. They are not the same. Even the statutes we have in place contain a distinction between economic crimes and corruption. I am trying to say that these proposals leave lot of that in the other guidelines and qualification found under the Chapter on Leadership and Integrity. I would rather that you refer to the Chapter on Leadership and Integrity, or if you want it to be translocated to the Bill, then repeal it in its entirety, so that nobody will have ... view
• 19 Oct 2010 in National Assembly: On a point of order, Madam Temporary Deputy Chairlady. Did you hear what hon. M. Kilonzo said? He said that he taught the gracious lady well. However, the gracious lady surpasses the teacher! So, I do not know who--- view
• 19 Oct 2010 in National Assembly: Madam Temporary Deputy Chairlady, I just wanted them to clarify the point, because I did not know that when a Kamba teaches you, you have to fight hard! view
• 14 Oct 2010 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, just a practical suggestion, in so far as the first seven Orders are concerned on the Order Paper, there is difference between the two Orders Papers that have been laid on the Table. Indeed, the House commences business normally at 3.30 p.m. Just to make sure that we use our time well and effectively, can we not dispose of the seven Orders, which are similar in both Order Papers and then tackle this matter substantively? I am not trying to run away from the problem raised by hon. Members, but just a practical and effective way ... view
• 14 Oct 2010 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I would have wanted to answer this Question but unfortunately this matter is in court and I have a bundle of documents here which include the plaintiff of a case filed by the KWS against the County Council of Taita Taveta. There are several other pleadings including an affidavit sworn in relation to the land which is subject to this Question. As you can see from the Question itself, what is in contention is ownership of that land and what is in contention in this case is also the ownership of the same land. So, I ... view
• 14 Oct 2010 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I beg to reply. (a) The Government has plans to acquire suitable agricultural land to settle landless squatters throughout the country. However, the key limitation to the settlement of squatters is availability of funds to purchase farms. As a matter of record, in the last three financial years, we have not had any money allocated for that purpose. (b) The following are the methods that are used to identify land for squatter settlement:- view
• 14 Oct 2010 in National Assembly: (i) In respect of purchase of privately owned land, the Government places advertisements in daily newspapers with national circulation inviting interested registered land owners to declare interest in selling land to the Government. The price is then determined if that expression of interest is successful. The price is determined by the valuation report from the Government Chief Valuer after a visit by a technical committee to ascertain suitability and arability of the land. view
• 14 Oct 2010 in National Assembly: (ii) In respect of reservation of Government land, the Commissioner of Lands reserves available Government land which is subsequently planned, surveyed and demarcated for allocation to landless families. This may be in rural areas for agricultural purposes or in urban areas for housing. view
• 14 Oct 2010 in National Assembly: (iii) Setting a part of trust land on agreement between the county council and the local communities. The available land is allocated to the landless families mainly for housing or agricultural purposes. view