Janet Ongera

All parliamentary appearances

Entries 281 to 290 of 457.

• 26 Nov 2014 in Senate: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I support. view
• 13 Nov 2014 in Senate: Mr. Speaker, Sir, could the Vice Chairperson further clarify why the military went to Kapedo in clear violation of Article 241(c) without the necessary approval of the National Assembly? Further, could the Commander of the KDF take political responsibility and resign in view of what has happened in Baringo, West Gate and other places? This includes the Cabinet Secretary hon. Rachel Omamo. When will they take political responsibility and resign? view
• 13 Nov 2014 in Senate: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, this Senate is here to stay. If I may quote in Swahili: “ Sisi kama Wanaseneti hatubanduki ” This means that we shall not be moved. This Senate has not been created by an Act of Parliament but by a plebiscite of Kenyans. It was not just an ordinary plebiscite but a landslide plebiscite. It horrifies me to see that the Speaker of the National Assembly is treating this House with contempt and yet we know that the Senate is actually the guardian angel of the counties. It is not just the guardian angel, but the ... view
• 13 Nov 2014 in Senate: Thank you, Madam Temporary Speaker, for giving me this opportunity to also contribute to this Motion. From the outset, I would like to congratulate the able Chairman of this Ad hoc Committee, the leader of the Kisii Delegation, Sen. Chris Obure, and also the able Vice- Chair, my sister, Sen. Fatuma Dullo, that we work very closely with. This is a very important Committee that went about to recommend the establishment of the public compensation bureau. It is the high time that we had such a bureau in this country, because a lot of people’s claims are not being settled ... view
• 12 Nov 2014 in Senate: Mr. Speaker, Sir, last Wednesday, I sought a Statement regarding the state of insecurity in Kapedo. I was assured that Statement from the Chairman of the Committee on Security and Foreign Relations would be presented to the House today. view
• 12 Nov 2014 in Senate: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I understand the difficulties the Chairman is experiencing in getting this Statement. However, Parliament is Parliament. When we ask for a statement, we demand that we are given the answer. Bearing the difficulties, insecurity and the issues that are facing Kapedo, we needed to get an urgent answer. It is not enough to be told that these officers are out of the country. Parliamentary business must go on. This is a digital Government, so they claim! view
• 12 Nov 2014 in Senate: Mr. Speaker, Sir, the Statement that has been sought by Sen. Melly is a very important one. I want to add to that Statement that, if the Chairman could The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposes only. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor, Senate. view
• 12 Nov 2014 in Senate: On a point of order, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. Is Sen. Mositet in order to imply that women who contested as Senators and lost are not real women? What does he mean by what he said? view
• 12 Nov 2014 in Senate: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, is Sen. Mositet implying that the women who lost were not mature enough? view
• 12 Nov 2014 in Senate: That is what he implies, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. view