Richard Onyonka

All parliamentary appearances

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• 16 Nov 2011 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, among the de facto states other than Somaliland and Jubaland, the truth and reality is that Somaliland has been operating reasonably well even when it is not recognized by the statutes of the international community. The truth is that they have held elections which have been highly respected and commended. We believe that their structures are reasonably acceptable because there are Somalis who live in that area. We have not heard any issues which have been raised which would make us feel that their system would not be functional. view
• 16 Nov 2011 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, we have not recognized the Government of Somaliland. However, we have maintained diplomatic contact quietly because Somaliland is part and parcel of Somalia. Hopefully, once we sort out the issue of the rest of Somalia, all these de facto states will form the State of Somalia. As far as we are concerned, we accept their structures that they will give us a reasonable response when this matter comes into play. We believe that since there are Somalis who live in that country and do business as usual, the cases will be handled fairly and equitably. view
• 16 Nov 2011 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, Kenya does not have diplomatic relations with Somaliland. However, we have diplomatic relations with the state of Somalia. The state of Somaliland is a member of the Somalia country, even when that country is not a functioning state, we believe it is part of Somalia and we recognize it as such. view
• 9 Nov 2011 in National Assembly: On a point of order, Mr. Speaker, Sir. We are not going to allow hon. Khalwale to continue that way. view
• 9 Nov 2011 in National Assembly: One minute, Mr. Speaker, Sir. view
• 9 Nov 2011 in National Assembly: On a point of order, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I just wanted to make a simple clarification. Is the Member for Ikolomani in order to mention Josephine Owuor who was appointed as ambassador last year after she had served for 34 years? Is the Member for Ikolomani right to mention the name of Amb. Oyugi who has served for 31 years in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs even before Prime Minister Raila had become the Prime Minister? It is a shame! view
• 9 Nov 2011 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, you asked me that when I come back to the House or have some good news with consultations--- view
• 9 Nov 2011 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, one minute. view
• 9 Nov 2011 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I just wanted to inform Mr. Kabogo that on further consultation with the Treasury, the Minister and Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the funds have just been secured and the ticket will be remitted to our honorary consul, Mr. Chaluhi, who is in Lebanon. We believe that the two individuals will be back in Kenya before Friday this week. view
• 9 Nov 2011 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I appreciate the passion with which my colleague and Member for Juja has fought this issue. We are proud of the effort and energy that has gone into this. Secondly, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of Labour and all the other departments involved are now seriously sitting down to come up with a regulatory framework to make sure that no Kenyan who travels out of this country, wherever they go, will suffer similar consequences. Mr. Speaker, Sir, we are talking to our ambassadors to make sure that any time they sense or get information that ... view