James Orengo

All parliamentary appearances

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• 13 Jul 2021 in Senate: Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, people are now going all over exploring the space, the Moon and Mars. One would imagine the first thing they normally do is to plant their flags. When the North and South poles were almost inaccessible, the people who went there did so with their flags and a sense of pride. Maybe one of these days Kenya will also be in the space race. As people go to Mars, the moon and other planets, we would want to hear the National Anthem being played from Mars and not just another country where our patriots in form ... view
• 13 Jul 2021 in Senate: Sen. (Dr.) Zani, there are little things that matter, but we do not think about them most of the time. For example, the significance, the words and the people who composed the National Anthem. I think there is a bit of controversy on whether the words came from Mr. Hyslop who was a director of Music. Sometimes he is given the accolades as the composer. When one hears the music and the words, I think it is a truly Kenyan composition in terms of words and composition in whichever language; English or Swahili. view
• 13 Jul 2021 in Senate: I would hope that as we encourage every legislation and even now that magistrates are writing their judgements in Swahili, we hope there should be a popular version of the National Anthem, for example, in the Pokot language. Let us have people sing it with their drums or whatever music they have. When the Senate Majority Leader goes to Siaya County, he would then listen to the Luo version of the National Anthem. The instrument there, would be nyatiti as opposed to other music instruments. When I go to see Sen. (Dr.) Zani in Kwale County, I hope to hear ... view
• 13 Jul 2021 in Senate: There is not so much one can say about this Bill in terms of its necessity. If we can protect everything, including our Coat of Arms and flag, the National Anthem also deserves to be in a place of honour. That honour must be written in our Statute books. I hope all of us know the National Anthem from the first to the last stanza in Swahili and English. Sometimes when one hears it being played, people are comfortable with the first stanza. When it gets to the second, one will see lips moving. If you know how to read ... view
• 13 Jul 2021 in Senate: Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, in conclusion, since we are talking about the National Anthem and what it says, we should begin to have a reawakening again about the needs of our people so that the National Anthem is just not empty words. If you go through the National Anthem which is in the Schedules to our Constitution, there are words which are very powerful. They invoke the name of the Almighty and how we want to live in “peace and liberty”, “ amani na uhuru” in the first stanza. These are essential to having a stable nation. Even in a ... view
• 13 Jul 2021 in Senate: what Kenya is and the direction that it is going. There are people wanting to do business with Kenya. People want to see more Kenyans than any other nationality in terms of countries from Africa. At least I got that impression from the people I was talking to across the board. When you go to a meeting where you were invited by non-Kenyans and in the program you see the flag of Kenya, and somebody out there who knows how to sing the National Anthem of Kenya, you feel proud that Kenya is not just an idea; Kenya is not ... view
• 6 Jul 2021 in Senate: Madam Temporary Speaker, the point I wanted to make is that this Statement by the Senator for Vihiga is serious. The moment we begin to belittle it, it appears like we are just in a marketplace enjoying ourselves about who is criticizing the President and who is not. view
• 6 Jul 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
• 6 Jul 2021 in Senate: The Senator for Vihiga has been consistent on this pandemic issue. Let us not lose the point because many people are dying. If you look at the super spreaders, we are all guilty. If you look at the meetings which have taken place in Nairobi in the past two or three days, the super spreaders are known. Sen. Murkomen, with all the respect I have for you, you are on the wrong note on this one. Before you criticize the Deputy Senate Majority Whip, you should have started with your two leaders. Actually you are in a very unique position ... view
• 6 Jul 2021 in Senate: Madam Temporary Speaker, this is a very critical question not facing just Kenya but the entire world community. I think it is important to go through the statements that we have made in this House, beginning with the Special Committee that was established by this House. Look at what kind of contributions we have made to impact the fight against this pandemic. More importantly, I would agree with those who hold the view that the Government of Kenya has not come out more aggressively and in a very orderly fashion to show us how they have fought this pandemic and ... view