Prof. Sam Ongeri

All parliamentary appearances

Entries 1181 to 1190 of 1925.

• 8 Mar 2018 in Senate: Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir.With hindsight; I just want to put a caution on this exploration that there is Methane gas. We have this habit of ploughing all over the place now that we suspect that there is Methane. Considering that this is a highly flammable gas which can just spark off at a little friction; it is toxic and can even cause blindness if it is adulterated with drinking water, what measures is the Ministry taking to ensure that the inhabitants around that region are safeguarded against these toxic effects? view
• 8 Mar 2018 in Senate: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I am aware of that. However, if Methane is mixed with water or any other drinking substances, it becomes toxic. Therefore, it is important that we safeguard people from any of these gaseous elements. It is important that we also take care of these things. Methane is just a chain reaction from methyl hydride to Methane gas to when it becomes carboxylated to become a weak or simple acid. Therefore, I just want to know, because it is important information. This is a technical subject and the public should be guarded against these elements and the side ... view
• 8 Mar 2018 in Senate: Thank you, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir. I want to be very brief. This Bill sets out to anchor the boundaries of the counties with the main document, which is the Constitution of Kenya. When you look at the boundaries of Kenya, we have beacons that mark all the boundaries of the country. In the event there is a dispute between Kenya and its neighbouring states, we can then call to action the beacons that have been marked as relates to the boundaries between Kenya and other states. Equally so, when we had the defunct local authorities and I had the ... view
• 6 Mar 2018 in Senate: Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. This is a very timely petition, Sen. Kang’ata. I would urge the Senate Committee on Land, Environment and Natural Resources to draw heavily from the document of the New Urban Agenda which has been The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposes only. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor, Senate. view
• 6 Mar 2018 in Senate: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I rise to seek clarification. It would appear that the Chairpersons from the Government side are having some great difficulties in getting the results or replies from respective Ministries. I get the feeling that they are almost being humiliated in going to those offices to seek information. Is there a way that this House can bear upon the respective Ministries to respond expeditiously to the request of the Chairpersons of the respective Committees so that the information is available to this House to enable us transact business more expeditiously? view
• 6 Mar 2018 in Senate: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, it is not a point of order. I just sought clarification from the Senate Majority Leader to find out a method on how the work of the Chairpersons of the respective Committees can be made easier. With what I have heard today, it is as if the most attention they can get is that of the Permanent Secretary (PS) while the Cabinet Secretary (CS) is absent. Is there a way this House can facilitate the process of securing proper information from the respective Ministries? view
• 22 Feb 2018 in Senate: On a point of order, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I am happy that we have unanimously voted for this Bill in the Second Reading stage. However, my experience in parliamentary affairs has taught me that when there is a sticky issue that involves both sides of the House, the best way out to cool down tempers is for the Chair to call for a Kamukunji meeting. I request this so that we all move with one voice and one accord to run a few housekeeping issues that need to be looked into. Hon. Members with serious doubts on a Bill can ... view
• 21 Feb 2018 in Senate: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I would like to ride on that question. Firstly, over a period of time, there has been progressive policy development on the use of riparian land such as the valley bottoms where people were encouraged to develop horticultural products. How much of that policy has eroded the policy on the conservation of the riparian land? Secondly, is the Ministry concerned willing to revoke all the necessary laws that may have inadvertently come into force in order to reclaim the ecosystem and the The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposes only. A certified ... view
• 21 Feb 2018 in Senate: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I would like to ride on this question. Fire outbreaks are not peculiar only to Nairobi City County. We have these fire outbreaks in many of our county headquarters. One of the things that we want to know is with regard to the disaster management teams, whether in Nairobi City County or any other county is: What is the level of preparedness in terms of reaching at the site and what level of access do they have to any site? This is because it hinges directly on the quality of planning. Direct access to the fire site ... view
• 20 Feb 2018 in Senate: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I thank you for giving me the opportunity to comment on this Bill. I do not know whether to support or oppose it because the Mover and the seconder have cast doubts on the Bill.They are not quite clear what it should be or what direction we should take. They have not provided this House with a clear reason this Bill is on the Floor of the House. Nevertheless, from my previous experience as the Minister for Local Government and having been in other organizations that have managed the cities and urban centres, the philosophy behind ... view