James Orengo

All parliamentary appearances

Entries 881 to 890 of 4273.

• 16 Jun 2020 in Senate: as an integral part of Parliament. The same powers given to Parliament in Plenary are given to Committees. Committees can summon witnesses. view
• 16 Jun 2020 in Senate: Mr. Speaker, Sir, having said that, this Senate should never be in a position where there is dictation on how we handle our business. This is a very important institution. In fact, if you go by why in the federalist papers they say the Senate is an important institution, you will know that we are here because the Standing Orders and the Constitution give us powers to make the decisions we are making. view
• 16 Jun 2020 in Senate: I would like to say this as I finish. Salome the daughter of Herod danced so well for Herod. When Herod asked her want she wanted, she asked for the head of John the Baptist. Today, some people have danced so well. They are not looking for justice, but for somebody’s head. That head is not for Salome, but for somebody. view
• 16 Jun 2020 in Senate: Gov. Waiguru’s head is being asked for, not by the County Assembly; I can tell you that and I have the evidence. The people looking for Waiguru’s head is not the County Assembly. view
• 16 Jun 2020 in Senate: Mr. Speaker, Sir, with those remarks, I support. The stone has heard me. view
• 16 Jun 2020 in Senate: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I second. view
• 9 Jun 2020 in Senate: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I wish to support this Statement. One of the fundamental rights articulated in the Constitution is the right to health. However, specifically, in an emergency situation, a patient has a right to treatment regardless of ability to pay. If a situation is likely to cause death, serious injury or disability if not attended to promptly, it is an emergency and the hospital has to deal with it. They do not have a discretion. Both public and private hospitals have a duty to administer medical care to a person experiencing an emergency. Therefore, this message should go out ... view
• 2 Jun 2020 in Senate: On a point order, Mr. Speaker, Sir. view
• 2 Jun 2020 in Senate: On a point order, Mr. Speaker, Sir. view
• 2 Jun 2020 in Senate: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I want to invite you to look at Standing Order 194. It speaks specifically to the powers of the Chairpersons of Committees. It says: “Subject to the provisions of these Standing Orders and the directions of the committee, a Chairperson of a Committee shall- (a) Preside at meetings of the Committee; (b) Perform the functions and exercise the powers assigned to the office of the Chairperson by the Committee, resolutions of the Senate or legislation; and (c) Be the spokesperson of the Committee” view