James Orengo

All parliamentary appearances

Entries 4261 to 4270 of 4273.

• 15 Jan 2008 in National Assembly: If we are talking about our traditions, there was a time when this Parliament, for 20 years, imported something which was never in the law. When you were taking the Oath of Allegiance, you mentioned the name of the President. That was a usage that was not in accordance with the law. I am glad that, when some of you were more clear-headed in the Seventh Parliament, you refused to take an oath which was not in accordance with the law. So, to cut a long story short, just tell us under which provisions, otherwise, let us finish this job! ... view
• 15 Jan 2008 in National Assembly: Mr. Clerk, Sir, I respect what the Attorney-General has said. The only problem with him is that on any single issue, even on the Constitution of Kenya and the way of altering the Constitution, he has more than five opinions on any single issue! view
• 15 Jan 2008 in National Assembly: Mr. Clerk, Sir, secondly, his reading of the National Assembly Powers and Privileges Act is totally irrelevant. The National Assembly Powers and Privileges Act has nothing to do with the election of the Speaker. It relates to the powers and privileges of the National Assembly. The election of the Speaker is provided for under the Constitution. view
• 15 Jan 2008 in National Assembly: The Standing Orders are made in accordance with the provisions of the Constitution. It is a superior law because it flows from the Constitution unlike the National Assembly Powers and Privileges Act. Under the National Assembly Powers and Privileges Act, for example, one of the provisions of Section Five says that while you are a sitting hon. Member of Parliament, when you travel from your home to the House, you cannot be arrested on a civil debt or trespass. It deals with a totally different subject. The Attorney-General should know that. Mr. Clerk, Sir, on the question of Erskine May's ... view
• 15 Jan 2008 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, on a point of order. view
• 15 Jan 2008 in National Assembly: I am seeking your directions on this matter because, according to Section 1 and 1(A) of the Constitution, Kenya is a Republic. Section 1(A) says that Kenya is a multi-party democratic state. That means that the sovereignty of this nation is in the Republic. It is not on any individual. It is not in any office. Ja nuary 15, 2008 PARLIAMENTAR Y DEBATES view
• 15 Jan 2008 in National Assembly: I am on a point of order! You have got to learn your rules again. I am just about to finish my point of order. view
• 15 Jan 2008 in National Assembly: I do not know why he is feeling so edgy and he is an old Member of this House. What I am trying to say is a grave constitutional matter. view
• 15 Jan 2008 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, you will take into account the fact that, in Uganda, when there is contestation as to who is the President and, for example, there is an election petition, it has to be resolved within 30 days. In the United States, that is the position. But here, and that is why we cannot go to those courts, they would take their time. view
• 15 Jan 2008 in National Assembly: I remember representing the hon. Member for Othaya in an election petition which went to the Court of Appeal. Most of you did not know what was happening on the other side. I was his lawyer in the Court of Appeal. It was decided--- view