Ledama Olekina

All parliamentary appearances

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• 13 Jun 2019 in Senate: Madam Temporary Speaker, today, I am a very proud Senator. I am proud of Sen. (Eng.) Mahamud, Sen. Kihika, Sen. Sakaja, Sen. Mutula Kilonzo Jnr. and, of course, myself, for having stood firm for the people of this Republic. We fought for devolution; today when we sat down in that Mediation Committee, we were guided by Article 202 of the Constitution as well as Article 96 that has brought us here. We are here to defend the interests of counties and their governments and also to ensure that the funds or taxes which are collected or raised by the national ... view
• 13 Jun 2019 in Senate: I want to tell Kenyans that today, the National Assembly failed you. They failed you because the Members of the Mediation Committee from the National Assembly went there as an extension of the national Government and their interest was only to ensure that the national Government gets money. It is very sad because the Constitution is clear that revenue raised nationally shall be shared equitably among the national and county governments. Madam Temporary Speaker, when we went to look at the Division of Revenue Bill, I was perplexed when a Member of the National Assembly told me that I was ... view
• 13 Jun 2019 in Senate: Madam Temporary Speaker, just 30 seconds! view
• 13 Jun 2019 in Senate: Madam Temporary Speaker, I want to tell Kenyans that we said no because we want them to get services. We said no because we believe that devolution is the only thing that will help you. We are in the current situation because of the National Assembly. If you look at the same Article 203, it is clear. When we raised these issues, our colleagues did not want to hear anything about it. Article 203(3) says- “The amount referred to in Clause (2) shall be calculated on the basis of the most recent audited accounts of revenue received, as approved by ... view
• 13 Jun 2019 in Senate: Until today, the National Assembly has piles of the Auditor-General’s audited financial statements as recent as 2017 but they are still considering the money based on 2013/2014 Financial Year. It is a shame and Kenyans must know that the Senate is the only arm of this Republic that will defend them. view
• 13 Jun 2019 in Senate: Finally, Kenyans must know that whatever is happening today at the National Assembly is an effort in futility. Until we have the Division of Revenue Bill agreed upon and passed by the two Houses, this is just a public relations exercise. view
• 13 Jun 2019 in Senate: Thank you, Madam Temporary Speaker. Sir Winston Churchill once said that a pessimist sees difficulties in every opportunity while an optimist sees opportunities in every difficulty. This Senate has seen opportunities in what many consider as difficulties and, therefore, I would rate us optimists. 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
• 13 Jun 2019 in Senate: I rise to support the Motion of taking the Senate to Kitui County in order to interact with the people of Kitui. A lot has happened today and this has put this House on the map and history of this nation as people who care about devolution. view
• 13 Jun 2019 in Senate: Kitui County is a great county. Whenever I hear of Kitui, I think of great legal minds like the former Chief Justice, Kitili Mwendwa; Willy Mutunga; Makau Mutua; and even the former head of the Law Society of Kenya (LSK) Eric Mutua. They all come from there. When I hear of Kitui, I think of industries like the cotton industry. I am so proud of the Governor of Kitui County for having started a textile industry to create employment. These are things that we need to see, learn and share with our counties. view
• 13 Jun 2019 in Senate: Madam Temporary Speaker, what is happening in Makueni County should worry everyone in Kenya. These counties are close by and share a border. The oil spillage in Kiboko River will affect many lives. Taking the Senate to Kitui County will give us an opportunity to interact with the people of that area and ensure that they are accorded what is rightfully theirs. It is sad when people suffer and can never reach Nairobi City County to get their services. view