Ledama Olekina

All parliamentary appearances

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• 9 Apr 2019 in Senate: When I hear anyone talking against manure, I remember the time when people said that the Blue Gum Tree was very bad for the environment yet the rich people were the only ones who were planting them. I have no doubt in my mind that this is a cartel movement run by people who want to take advantage of the poor by supplying them with these other fertilizers which are imported, Madam Temporary Speaker, It is time that we audit these Government policies and compare with the legislations which are there. I was asking about the Agricultural Act and because ... view
• 9 Apr 2019 in Senate: Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, thank you for the opportunity to comment on the Presidential Address and also thank the President for taking time to tell Kenyans what he, as the Head of State and Government, has done. view
• 9 Apr 2019 in Senate: I had an opportunity to keenly listen to the President on various issues that he spoke about. Briefly, although I am not here to criticize, I will state certain things or put the record straight. 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: During his Address, the President mentioned various projects that the Jubilee Government has completed. At that point, I asked myself if those who prepare the Speech for the President really verify some of the things they say have been done. I heard the President making reference to a road from Kakamega to Kisumu. As a Member of this House, I have had various opportunities to travel through that road while attending functions organised by Parliament. I do not know whether there is any other road between Kisumu and Kakamega but the one road which is there, which is around 47 ... view
• 9 Apr 2019 in Senate: Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, I was quite impressed that the President gave a lot of recommendations to the unity of this nation. He spoke heavily about the Building Bridges Initiative (BBI). I hope that the President will now take it further and ensure that it does not become an academic exercise. Let the views that will be collected from Kenyans – by this group of eminent personalities and distinguished Kenyans who were appointed by the President and the former Prime Minister to travel across the country to collect the views – be taken into consideration. That way, for once in ... view
• 9 Apr 2019 in Senate: The President spoke about corruption. Corruption is something that is eating this economy. It is a huge cancer. However, I was quite surprised that even during the Presidential Address the figures which were quoted are not the same ones which are being quoted by the newspapers. Sometimes there is a huge disconnect. I would want to believe what the President said but I also question the source of information from these other entities like the media that talk about the work which we have been doing to try and recover resources or public funds that have been illegally misappropriated by ... view
• 9 Apr 2019 in Senate: Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, I was quite disappointed because I expected the President to talk about how he intends to achieve the Big Four Agenda. This is something that every Kenyan looks up to. The President clearly spoke about 175,000 Kenyans who had registered to be considered for affordable housing. However, the President in his Address did not tell Kenyans how, during his tenure in office, he will ensure that at least, even the 175,000 Kenyans will qualify and benefit from the housing units. view
• 9 Apr 2019 in Senate: Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, the President appreciated the work that this Parliament does in considering legislation. However, I was quite shocked that the President, who assented into law certain legislations which were amended in the National Assembly but not brought to this House to be considered, did not point that out. I am particularly perturbed by this issue of names. I have stated clearly that if legislation is not brought before this House, I will not support it, and I stand by my words. I have seen many Kenyans queuing to be registered in this magical huduma number and yet ... view
• 9 Apr 2019 in Senate: Although I support the President, I will also be first to point out where I think we are just hearing stories and no tangible facts. Yes, our economy is growing, there is no doubt. However, the economy is growing only to those who want to continue taking advantage of the poor. One of the things which was very interesting to me here is that the President clearly indicated that funds will be available for lending to Small and Medium The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained ... view
• 9 Apr 2019 in Senate: Enterprises (SMEs). This is where the money is. I wanted to hear the President tell Kenyans that we borrowed Kshs350 billion to build the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) and this is how much we have paid back so far or he should have said this is how we will ensure we continue paying so that we do not continue burdening Kenyans. view