Johnson Arthur Sakaja

All parliamentary appearances

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• 8 Sep 2020 in Senate: Mr. Deputy Speaker, it is quite unfortunate that on such a matter, the Senate is constrained because it is a matter to deal with tax raising measures. If you look at the Senate Standing Order No. 224, it is possible for you, since these are very important issues. You should recommend that the Committee on Finance and Budget jointly sits with the corresponding Committee in the National Assembly to look at this issue. This issue is affecting not just the area where Sen. Halake was born, but even the urban areas. A lot of renewable energy is becoming the go-to ... view
• 8 Sep 2020 in Senate: The Kenya Renewable Energy Association projects 20 per cent increase in demand as we move forward for solar and other renewable sources, yet we are making it further out of reach. I was glad, I heard the Leader of Majority in the National Assembly in a burst of wisdom, propose that both Houses need to relook at our Standing Orders to provide for co-sponsoring of legislation or even Motions, so that before we are told that such a Motion or Statement is a money Bill or not, within the purview of the Senate, Sen. Halake would easily get someone from ... view
• 8 Sep 2020 in Senate: On a point of order, Madam Temporary Speaker. I acknowledge that the Chair has changed its occupant. The resolution earlier today in the Senate Business Committee - which Senator Kang’ata and Sen. Dullo can confirm – is that because of the sheer number of these Statements, they should be read in terms of the title, tabled and referred to the Committees, so that we can go to further business. That was the resolution and Sen. Kang’ata can confirm. If we could effect that, we can go to some of the Bills that we have been waiting for, as well as ... view
• 8 Sep 2020 in Senate: Madam Temporary Speaker, two minutes are many. The Senator for Lamu knows that I feel very strongly about the issues he has raised with respect to the people of Lamu. I have been there previously, but officially when we had the problems in Mpeketoni. At that time, I was chairing a Joint Committee of the National Assembly and the Senate on National Cohesion and Equal Opportunities. We could see the pain and the real underlying problems taking place in that area. We have subsequently gone there with other Committees. The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information ... view
• 8 Sep 2020 in Senate: Madam Temporary Speaker, the people of Lamu are extremely accommodative and loving. The young people there are hardworking, but lack opportunities. This is why for a long time they have become fodder for the recruitment by terrorist group. I have been there as the Vice Chairperson of the Committee on National Security and Foreign Relations and in other capacities. The issue of radicalization comes about when young people, who have education and energy, see opportunities passing them and see other people coming and taking advantage of what is rightfully theirs. This is why I would ask that weight be put ... view
• 8 Sep 2020 in Senate: Let me finish that statement. view
• 8 Sep 2020 in Senate: I got inspired because of my love for Lamu County. Sen. Loitiptip removed a politician who would have been in the seat in Lamu from 1992 to 2013 because of the faith of the young people, and also because they were tired. If you do not speak on these issues, they will be tired again. Keep talking about them, let us see action and I am ready to support. view
• 8 Sep 2020 in Senate: Yes, Madam Temporary Speaker. I am very sorry, Sen. Halake. I earlier had a Statement that was deferred, but would like on the record to withdraw it, so that it is not brought back next week because of time. view
• 4 Aug 2020 in Senate: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I do not understand why you have let Sen. Cheruiyot get off with that proposal of WhatsApp . He is a commissioner. He needs to view
• 4 Aug 2020 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