Johnson Arthur Sakaja

All parliamentary appearances

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• 10 Apr 2019 in Senate: Madam Temporary Speaker, issues of the common mwananchi must be taken seriously. This morning again, we have had a fire in Gikomba. We are tired of coming here, talking about Gikomba fires. If it was Karen Mall which was burning, the issue would have been resolved a long time ago. The police keep telling us that they are investigating but for the last six or seven years, an investigative report has not been brought to this House. As a result, we, as leaders, are even embarrassed to go to the ground and tell people: ― Poleni tena, this has happened.‖ ... view
• 10 Apr 2019 in Senate: Madam Temporary Speaker, I urge, as a House with a conscience, that we put the issues of the common mwananchi to the fore and not to the back burner. I thank the Senator and I hope the Committee that will address this, can also address all these other issues that we have brought with respect to compensation. These monies which they are supposed to get are appropriated in the budget. If you look at the budget estimates, the money for compensation is part of the project cost. They set up the Committee of Persons Affected by the Project (PAP), the ... view
• 10 Apr 2019 in Senate: Madam Temporary Speaker, I am just seeking your indulgence because I know that when this Petition is communicated to the relevant authorities, the HANSARD will also be shared. When I was speaking, I just forgot to add something that needs to be on HANSARD. With your indulgence, I mentioned certain areas, but also they have the same issue in Kibra – the compensation of the highway – Kungu Karumba, the railway and the housing. So, just for the record because the HANSARD will be shared, when those people come to that Committee they will know we also discussed that. view
• 10 Apr 2019 in Senate: Madam Temporary Speaker, I sought your indulgence to make sure that it reflects on record. My people in Kibra are watching and they have sent me a message and I had forgotten. Thank you, you are so kind. view
• 10 Apr 2019 in Senate: Thank you, Madam Temporary Speaker. I will go quickly because of time. Two issues come to mind when one looks at this Petition. One is the relation between the military and the civilians. That is something I am not sure which Committee will deal with it. Is it the Senate Committee on Lands and Natural Resources or the Senate Committee National Security, Defence and Foreign Relations? That is something that sticks out as a sore thumb in many parts of our country. Madam Temporary Speaker, we solved a similar problem in Utawala, Nairobi in 2015/2016 where a road that members ... view
• 10 Apr 2019 in Senate: On a point of order, Madam Temporary Speaker. view
• 10 Apr 2019 in Senate: On a point of order, Madam Temporary Speaker. Sen. Omogeni has referred to Sen. Dullo as the ―governor‖ of Isiolo. In as much as that is prophetic and admirable, could he either affirm or correct it? view
• 10 Apr 2019 in Senate: Thank you, Madam Temporary Speaker. First of all, as the Vice Chair of the Committee where one of the Statements has been committed, we will act on it accordingly. First of all, I thank all the Senators who brought Statements on very pertinent issues. I will focus on just two of them touching on education. There is the issue of transfers and equitable distribution of teachers. I would just like to ride on that statement and ask that when the Committee considers it, they should focus on one very important question that is not being answered. Transfers is one thing, ... view
• 10 Apr 2019 in Senate: Madam Temporary Speaker, I am about to finish. In Kinyanjui Road Primary School, when we asked the students what they wanted, they did not ask for equipment or anything else; they instead asked for food. That was the same response in Raila Educational Center in Kibera and Githurai Marurui. We take our children to school and they go back home with nothing in their stomachs, and nothing in their heads. 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
• 9 Apr 2019 in Senate: On a point of order, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. If I have heard you right, you have directed the Chair to take note of the Statement and liaise with the Member. However, this is a statement under Standing Order No.47(1). I seek clear direction because that is a general Statement. view