Ledama Olekina

All parliamentary appearances

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• 8 Aug 2019 in Senate: In conclusion, I was not trying to demean the suggestion made by the distinguished Senator for Nairobi City County. I was just trying to be realistic in terms of the next steps. In my view, we ought to pray so hard that wisdom prevails in the ‘lower’ House and the national Government, so that we mediate on this matter and we disburse money to the counties, not governors. view
• 8 Aug 2019 in Senate: In conclusion, I was not trying to demean the suggestion made by the distinguished Senator for Nairobi City County. I was just trying to be realistic in terms of the next steps. In my view, we ought to pray so hard that wisdom prevails in the ‘lower’ House and the national Government, so that we mediate on this matter and we disburse money to the counties, not governors. view
• 8 Aug 2019 in Senate: I thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. view
• 8 Aug 2019 in Senate: I thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. view
• 7 Aug 2019 in Senate: Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I will be brief. I rise to support the Division of Revenue Bill. While supporting this Bill, I am happy that this House which is a House of union; a House that unites the entire country together has allowed wisdom to prevail. This fight between the national Government, county governments and the National Assembly is something which is dividing this country. It is about time that Kenyans knew that we are not asking for the money to be sent to the Governors. We are asking for what is devolved to be sent to the ... view
• 7 Aug 2019 in Senate: Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I will be brief. I rise to support the Division of Revenue Bill. While supporting this Bill, I am happy that this House which is a House of union; a House that unites the entire country together has allowed wisdom to prevail. This fight between the national Government, county governments and the National Assembly is something which is dividing this country. It is about time that Kenyans knew that we are not asking for the money to be sent to the Governors. We are asking for what is devolved to be sent to the ... view
• 7 Aug 2019 in Senate: the point of having a bi-cameral system of Parliament, yet when one House performs its role, the other House is always out there saying that it is not your role to divide the revenue. The money is divided by Parliament and Parliament is made up of two Houses. view
• 7 Aug 2019 in Senate: the point of having a bi-cameral system of Parliament, yet when one House performs its role, the other House is always out there saying that it is not your role to divide the revenue. The money is divided by Parliament and Parliament is made up of two Houses. view
• 7 Aug 2019 in Senate: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, as I support this Bill, I wish to remind Kenyans that as a country, it is important for all of us to understand what it is that we are spending. This will ensure that we do not complain tomorrow and say that there is no money to send to county governments, yet people who work in the county governments are paying taxes and expect services. view
• 7 Aug 2019 in Senate: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, as I support this Bill, I wish to remind Kenyans that as a country, it is important for all of us to understand what it is that we are spending. This will ensure that we do not complain tomorrow and say that there is no money to send to county governments, yet people who work in the county governments are paying taxes and expect services. view