James Orengo

All parliamentary appearances

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• 9 Jun 2009 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I have said categorically that when it comes to my knowledge that any particular officer has overstayed in his or her station, I normally take the necessary steps. However, working in a large Ministry like I do, I am prepared to deal with any cases that may escape my attention. There are some hon. Members of Parliament who have come to me with specific cases which I have dealt with. I urge Mr. Kigen to come to me with specific cases. This is because I do not want to punish or move staff on mere allegation. view
• 9 Jun 2009 in National Assembly: Mr. Kigen should also realise that my hands are tied once a matter is taken to court. The issue he has talked about is a matter which is before court and I cannot comment on it in the House without violating the sub judice rule. However, I stand advised by the Attorney-General. All those papers are with the Attorney-General so that he can advise me as to whether or not there is a court order which requires any particular officer to comply with or it is just a general court order which does not require some kind of compliance. On ... view
• 9 Jun 2009 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I have asked for the money. I will get the answer on Thursday, as to whether we have the money. More importantly, we are trying to harmonise and amalgamate all legislation affecting land, because at some point, whether or not we have finished adjudication or not, the land laws that we have in this country are so many, and are in conflict. The exercise we are undertaking is meant to bring harmony, which will include a more expeditious way of handling adjudication processes, so that they do not take too long or the 40-50 years that the ... view
• 12 May 2009 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, you may be aware that, that particular Ministry was very badly struck yesterday. The Minister and the Assistant Minister were all involved in an accident. Could I ask that this Question be deferred to tomorrow, with your permission? view
• 12 May 2009 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I request that the Question be deferred. It is obvious the Minister is not here. I do not want to take his brief on the reasons why he is not here. I request that you defer the Question to Thursday afternoon. view
• 12 May 2009 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, certainly, we are not yet tired. I want to inform the hon. Member that there was a bit of restructuring of Government last week. The Assistant Minister in that Ministry was promoted to the Ministry of Nairobi Metropolitan Development. So, the Minister’s hands are a little bit tied. When the time comes, we will answer that Question if given time. As to whether or not we are being paid to work, that I admit, we are being paid, including Mr. Mungatana. He is doing a good job. Thank you. view
• 12 May 2009 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, Dr. Eseli is a doctor. However, he does not read the Constitution that he carries when he is being sworn in as a Member of Parliament. Under the doctrine of collective responsibility, which is provided for under Section 16 of the Constitution, I am, in fact, within my right to speak for and on behalf of the Government. Probably he does not believe me but I am part of it. view
• 12 May 2009 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I beg to reply. Yikivumbu is not an adjudication section. In fact, it is Government land but we have taken steps to reserve the land for purposes of a squatter settlement scheme. Before the squatters can be given title deeds, the land must be planned, surveyed and registered. For now, it is Government land and until it is reserved as a settlement scheme, we may not be able to do what the hon. Member requires immediately. view
• 12 May 2009 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I think somebody was just being charitable when my predecessor went their in 2006/2007 and declared that the squatters who were on that land were going to be settled, but there is an entire and distinct legal process that requires to be undertaken. If it was Trust land it would have been much easier but since it is Government land the process is a little bit complicated. I can assure you that in the next financial year, this is one of the schemes where people would be settled. The people who would be settled have been identified ... view
• 12 May 2009 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I urge the hon. Member to continue coming to the Ministry of Lands. We have been working very well up to last week. Continue coming and ensure that no new names are introduced. view