James Orengo

All parliamentary appearances

Entries 3911 to 3920 of 4273.

• 1 Apr 2010 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, what we are supposed to give the Attorney-General is the draft Constitution as it is. As to the question of the Motion, I think we are trying to grapple with the mechanism of introducing the draft Constitution into the National Assembly. That was a mechanism which was totally unnecessary. We do not need to approve a Motion. We need to debate the proposed amendments, and then take to the Attorney- General the draft with the proposed amendments. view
• 1 Apr 2010 in National Assembly: In my view, although hon. Members may be persuaded otherwise, we do not need to vote on the Motion. That is the true interpretation of these particular provisions. When you were giving guidance on this matter, you read Subsection (2) of Section 47A, which says: “Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Constitution---“ So, Mr. Ruto should not look at any other section in the constitution which is contrary to what I have read. I think the law is clear and the next step is very clear. view
• 31 Mar 2010 in National Assembly: On a point of order, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. When the Division Bell rings, and a division is being taken, all the entrances and exits to the Chamber should be closed firmly. You may want to find out whether the exits and entrances behind you are closed firmly when a Division is going on. I think I saw one or two people walk in. view
• 31 Mar 2010 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, if you look at the current Constitution, you will find that the word, “Disciplined Force” is defined. If you look at the earlier version that was brought by Mr. Musila, you will also find that it actually defined what a Disciplined Force is. Although I agree with Mr. Mutula Kilonzo that legal interpretation can be stretched to include the other forces as it were, I think to leave it out in the Constitution without a definition when we know that in the current Constitution there is a definition of what the Disciplined Forces are--- If you ... view
• 31 Mar 2010 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I really want to be brief on this. I want to salute the gracious lady, Mrs. Mathenge, because she has stood very firm on this issue. She has refused to be intimidated and I think those who stand for what is right should follow her example. I have seen fellow hon. Members who want to play to the galleries and be on the right side, not of the argument, but which they think is most popular. So, I am supporting this amendment not so much for what is in the amendment, but for how she has ... view
• 31 Mar 2010 in National Assembly: Secondly, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I am against the death penalty and this amendment actually gets rid of the death penalty. view
• 31 Mar 2010 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I beg to support. view
• 31 Mar 2010 in National Assembly: On a point of order, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. The hon. Member cannot talk directly to the gracious lady from Dagoretti. view
• 30 Mar 2010 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I was looking for Mr. Kioni so that I seek his indulgence to issue my Statement on Tuesday, next week. I was a little bit optimistic that I would be able to prepare the Statement in time, but it has not been easy to do so. In view of the events of today and tomorrow, I will not really be out of order to ask for more time. view
• 25 Mar 2010 in National Assembly: I am much obliged! view