Kennedy Mong'are Okong'o

All parliamentary appearances

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• 19 Nov 2013 in Senate: Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, first of all, I wish to thank Sen. Chelule for this timely Motion which I support. Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, things changed during the NARC Government because a lot was done in terms of subsidies. Some loans were also written off. We need to get the data of all the loans accruing with farmers. It is so tragic and sad that 50 years after Independence, our farmers have become workers in the factories and industries in that regard. Even the idea of amalgamation of corporations, especially including the AFC, must be very well thought out in ... view
• 12 Nov 2013 in Senate: On a point of clarification. I want the Chairman to clarify, with regard to payments, about Kshs80 million paid to local businesses. Could the list be provided so that we see who benefited from the Kshs80 million? view
• 7 Nov 2013 in Senate: Thank you, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, for giving me this opportunity to support this well thought out Bill by my good friend, Sen. (Dr.) Boni Khalwale. Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, I have to start with a book that I went through, written by “Senator No. 1”, hon. G.G. Kariuki. The title of the book is “Illusion of view
• 6 Nov 2013 in Senate: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I wanted to clarify the perception that Safaricom has been helping Kenyans. Even the KRCS gets donations from people and corporate bodies. It is important for the Chairman, when he comes to issue statements to beware of public issues which need clarifications. I am amused by the casual manner in which some statements are answered here. That is something that this House needs to take note of. Every Chairman should be careful when they are issuing statements here for the sake of the public and for our own interest. view
• 6 Nov 2013 in Senate: On a point of order, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. The Chairperson never ceases to amuse. The answer is very clear. I am not here to please anybody. I am here to carry out my constitutional responsibility and to put on alert Chairpersons who are supposed to represent the Government, but come up with shoddy and same old--- view
• 6 Nov 2013 in Senate: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, is the Chairperson in order to say that I have not made by maiden speech in this House? view
• 6 Nov 2013 in Senate: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I was among the first Senators to make a maiden speech in this House. view
• 6 Nov 2013 in Senate: Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, for the opportunity to contribute to the Motion that was brought by Sen. Karaba, requesting the national Government to assist in developing institutions which will empower the young ones who go to nursery schools to get the necessary standards. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I am a Member of the Committee on Education, Information and Technology and we have had an opportunity to travel to almost 14 counties. What we have seen in those counties is deplorable. The conditions of the young ones have been forgotten. If you go to places like Tana River County, ... view
• 31 Oct 2013 in Senate: Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir, for this opportunity. As I listened to the Chairperson giving his Statement, there was nothing new. If you read the HANSARD of many parliaments on murder cases, it is the same language about cartridges and the 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
• 10 Oct 2013 in Senate: Madam Temporary Speaker, I beg for your indulgence that I pass the request for the Statement to the Chairperson of the Committee on Education, Information and Technology. We will revert on this in two week’s time. view