Prof. Sam Ongeri

All parliamentary appearances

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• 1 Dec 2021 in Senate: Madam Temporary Speaker, until such road networks are done, we cannot move agricultural products from our farms to the markets and also feel like the rest of Kenyans whom infrastructure has served well. This is one area that we need to look at. view
• 1 Dec 2021 in Senate: The second area of infrastructure that I want to touch on is the question of the Universal Health Care (UHC) delivery. We all know that one of the biggest expense for any Kenyan today is the medical bill. This has caused a lot of miseries and pain because hospital bills mount and exceed the reach of people. As leaders, we have taken part in many harambees and every day, we are involved in such harambees to meet medical expenses. view
• 1 Dec 2021 in Senate: One thing that needs to be looked into and be seen to spread out is the UHC system. I am a Member of the Committee on Health and without anticipating debate, we have been able to conclude the Bill which I think is before this House. It is my plea that this Bill be fast-tracked to come out even tomorrow, if possible, so that we can finish 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
• 1 Dec 2021 in Senate: with it and roll out UHC to Kenyans who are in dire need of these services at their doorsteps. It is important that we do so. view
• 1 Dec 2021 in Senate: Regarding the element of our politics, whatever happens, we need this nation. We have to be civil in the manner in which we approach and talk to the public. We have to be kind and considerate to people. After all, it is their interests that we are promoting for the welfare of this nation. I get very distressed when I see some people hurling abuses at other leaders. It does not and will never help. All of us need this nation in one piece. We do not need a nation that is torn apart. We need this nation to accommodate ... view
• 1 Dec 2021 in Senate: Therefore, I plead with my political colleagues, that nobody refuses you to seek any office in any place. You can do it in a gentle manner, preach your gospel and leave the stage for others to preach their gospel. If the people agree which gospel to pick, that would be the way to go. For instance, I know they are agreeing to pick our gospel because we preach and want to espouse peace. We want to create prosperity and grow this nation to the next height. view
• 1 Dec 2021 in Senate: I would like to finally see the current regime – I must say they have done well under the leadership of President Kenyatta - that in this last leg of his term, they must roll out the stimulus--- view
• 1 Dec 2021 in Senate: Madam Temporary Speaker, if you may, please add me two minutes. view
• 1 Dec 2021 in Senate: Thank you, Madam Temporary Speaker. If he can roll out another additional stimulus package because Kenyans want to recover from the ashes of economic morass. We want to move forward. Our markets and trading systems need to be rejuvenated. The Jua Kali industry, which I started as a Minister needs to be rejuvenated. Our youth and women groups also need to be rejuvenated. view
• 1 Dec 2021 in Senate: Therefore, an extra stimulus package would go a long way to create stability. It will also help the current Government to achieve the double digit growth potential that they have projected, which is within reach. At the moment, we are at 4 per cent. I heard the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) Governor project that if we continue the way we are going now, we are likely to achieve the six per cent Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth rate in this country. That would be fantastic. It would be nearer the growth rate we had in 2007 and 2013 when ... view