Speaker of the National Assembly in the 13th Parliament.
He was the Bungoma Senator (2013 - 2022; Leader of Minority in the Senate (2013 - 2017)
By virtue of his position as co-principal in NASA he was retained as Minority Leader in the 12th Parliament but later replaced by his Siaya counterpart after 19 senators who attended Nasa's Parliamentary Group meeting at Parliament Buildings in Nairobi unanimously voted to replace him with Senator James Orengo on 15th March, 2018.
27 Jan 2009 in National Assembly:
Mr. Speaker, Sir, I will start with the issues raised by Mr. Okemo.
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27 Jan 2009 in National Assembly:
I know that procedure can be followed, but I also want to inform the House that while I was out of the country, the then Acting Minister for Finance, Mr. Michuki, wrote a letter which was addressed to me and faxed to our Mission in Washington DC.
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27 Jan 2009 in National Assembly:
The content of the letter was that discussions had been taking place, but they were stuck somewhere. He requested me to go to the World Bank and fast-track the release of this money. At no time did I say that I went to negotiate to secure a loan. I said that I helped in unlocking the fast release of the money. That is what I did. I also thank him for thanking me for bringing Cuban doctors.
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27 Jan 2009 in National Assembly:
Regarding the issues raised by Mr. Imanyara, I am not aware of any visa denial, because when I did write to your office to indicate that I had trip and if Parliament was inclined to nominate some hon. Members to go with me, I found myself with two colleagues. I believe those are the ones which the House nominated. If there was any other hon. Member who was nominated, I have no information.
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27 Jan 2009 in National Assembly:
On the question of the ambassador, ambassadors serve and are subsequently recalled or changed. When that time comes, I am sure, we will be able to do so.
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27 Jan 2009 in National Assembly:
Mr. Speaker, Sir, on the issue raised by Dr. Khalwale, there are two things: I believe that what was brought to this Chamber was an issue to do with procurement of a loan from the Government of the USA. What I am talking about is the World Bank. So, we are talking of two different institutions. Certainly, the US$120 million will not mitigate fully, our problem of famine. So, we should still pursue both, and pursue even much more money else-where to help buy food, help the farmer with inputs and so on.
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27 Jan 2009 in National Assembly:
Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir.
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27 Jan 2009 in National Assembly:
On a point of order, Madam Temporary Deputy Speaker. Just as a matter of procedure, you put the Question while seated, which is not the normal procedure in this House.
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27 Jan 2009 in National Assembly:
Madam Temporary Deputy Speaker, I am just bringing it to the attention of the Chair.
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17 Dec 2008 in National Assembly:
Thank you very much, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. I also wish to join colleagues who have spoken before me in supporting this Motion of Adjournment; the first long recess that this Parliament is taking. As we break, it is good that we all look back with a sense of both guilt and pride; guilt with what happened in January and February and pride that we were able to resolve it. As we break, I want to wish all my colleagues a merry Christmas and happy new year and good interaction with their constituents. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, as we get ...
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