Ledama Olekina

All parliamentary appearances

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• 20 Mar 2018 in Senate: Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. Let me first register my congratulatory messages to Sen. James Orengo for being validly elected by the National Super Alliance (NASA) Coalition to lead us in this House. The distinguished Senator comes in at the time when the Senate is fighting for the independence of this institution in this country. I want this to be taken as an example by other institutions – maybe the Judiciary, the Executive or this House – that the time for institutions in this country to fight for their positions is now. I also want to send messages to all ... view
• 20 Mar 2018 in Senate: Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I rise to welcome our visiting guests from Botswana. I have never been to Botswana, but now that they are here, I will make sure that one of our Committees will come there and benchmark. I also welcome the students from Inyokoni Secondary School. It is always good to be here for you to see where determination and dedication will lead us. This country really requires us to share our experiences and the best place to come and observe is the Senate. I wish I had an opportunity when I was growing up. Mr. Speaker, ... view
• 20 Mar 2018 in Senate: Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I rise pursuant to Standing Order No.46(2)(a), to make a statement on the following issues:- (i) The Plight of the Ilchamus Maasai community living in Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camps; (ii) Land ownership among the Maasai community and border conflicts; (iii) Disaster management within Narok County; and (iv) The inhumane treatment of the former Laikipia North Member of Parliament, Hon. Mathew Lempurkel. On the first issue, the plight of the Ilchamus Maasai community living in IDP Camps, I would like this House to be informed of the serious social, political and economic challenges facing the ... view
• 20 Mar 2018 in Senate: Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I wonder why we have an Order Paper because a distinguished Senator does not know on which Standing Order I am making my statement. I am making a statement under Standing Order No. 46(2)(a). I ask the distinguished friend from Kericho County to learn and understand our Standing Orders. I am focusing on matters of national interest. The Standing Orders are very clear. Allow me to read Standing Order 46 (2)(a) because this matter is very important. It says:- “A Senator may make a statement on a county issue or on an issue of general ... view
• 15 Mar 2018 in Senate: Thank you Mr. Speaker, Sir for giving me an opportunity to support this Petition. The issue of SGR has caused a lot of problems within the Maasai community, not only in Kajiado but also in Narok. I know that a lot of you saw that the Narok road split into two yesterday. This could have been an impact of the blasting that the SGR contractor is doing. However, on the Petition, I urge the Committee to come up with a standardised way of compensating land owners. This is because on this issue of compensation, it is very sad that when ... view
• 15 Mar 2018 in Senate: Mr. Speaker, Sir, my issue is this; land is valuable and the issue of land is emotive. When the people of Duka Moja realise that the people of Suswa who were one kilometre away from them are being paid Kshs200,000 more per acre than their piece of land, it will bring a lot of problems. So, it behooves the Committee to consider coming up with a process whereby the valuation of land is done and the community is given time to respond to it. The other issue is title deeds. The Maasai people live in most of the pieces of ... view
• 15 Mar 2018 in Senate: Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I want to raise the issue of the passage that the Committee should also look at. The way the SGR was constructed in Makueni was that, after every 800 metres, there is a passage for the animals. That standard should also be maintained. Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. view
• 15 Mar 2018 in Senate: Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir, for making that communication. I want to inform my dear brother and friend whom I respect a lot that it is not true that I came to this House through the NASA Coalition. I came to this House through my name and picture being on the ballot papers on an ODM ticket. As I stand here, I represent the ODM Party. Leadership is not given but you have to fight for it. As Members of the ODM, we have been asking questions. I know most of us will not talk here but it is always ... view
• 14 Mar 2018 in Senate: Thank you Mr. Speaker, Sir for giving me an opportunity to support this Petition. The issue of SGR has caused a lot of problems within the Maasai community, not only in Kajiado but also in Narok. I know that a lot of you saw that the Narok road split into two yesterday. This could have been an impact of the blasting that the SGR contractor is doing. However, on the Petition, I urge the Committee to come up with a standardised way of compensating land owners. This is because on this issue of compensation, it is very sad that when ... view
• 14 Mar 2018 in Senate: Mr. Speaker, Sir, my issue is this; land is valuable and the issue of land is emotive. When the people of Duka Moja realise that the people of Suswa who were one kilometre away from them are being paid Kshs200,000 more per acre than their piece of land, it will bring a lot of problems. So, it behooves the Committee to consider coming up with a process whereby the valuation of land is done and the community is given time to respond to it. The other issue is title deeds. The Maasai people live in most of the pieces of ... view