Sen. Ogola Mr. Speaker, Sir, I supported this Petition right from the word go. It is important that, as Kenyans, we note that all this public land that we have in this country was acquired from the people of Kenya. At the acquisition and adjudication level, these lands were being...

Sen. Ogola Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I just needed to inform the Senior Counsel that you do not need to worry about the mention of ODM and any related stake of ODM because that is the order of the day. That party and the party leader are names that must...

Sen. Ogola Thank you, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, for giving me the opportunity to contribute to this critical Bill by our senior brother, Sen. Abass. I would like to begin by congratulating His Excellency the President for nominations to Cabinet positions, which he has just done. In my home county,...

Sen. Ogola

Sen. Ogola Okay, thank you. As I wind up my support to this great Bill, when a fire breaks out, how often or fast can we access services? We would like the county governments to up their game. We would also like the Committee on Devolution and Intergovernmental Relations chaired...

Sen. Ogola Thank you, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, for giving me the opportunity to add my voice to the Street Vendors (Protection of Livelihoods) Bill (Senate Bill No.41 of 2023) as presented by my sister, Sen. Okenyuri. Street vending is a source of livelihood for a majority of our people...

Sen. Ogolaon our roads after the massive floods that just ended? That is a general question and not specific to Siaya County. It points to the inadequate finances you were talking about, and yet all over the country we have broken roads after the floods.Thank you. July 10, 2024 SENATE...

Sen. Ogola

Sen. Ogola

Sen. OgolaThe issue of austerity measures has come here. However, even if the different departments of the different Arms of Government went into the austerity measures initiatives we are talking about. However, if we do not as a country address the issue of wastage, we will still be coming back...

Hon. Senators, it is now 11 minutes past one. Having concluded the business for which I extended the time of sitting, pursuant to Standing Order No.34 (2) (a) , the Senate stands adjourned until today, 3rd July, 2024, at 2.30 p.m. The Senate rose at 1.11 p.m. July 3, 2024...

Thank you, Sen. Beatrice. Proceed, Sen. Cheptumo.

Asante, Bw. Spika. Ningependa nichukue muda mfupi sana kama dakika mbili na moja itakayosalia nimzawadi Sen. Mandago ili aweze kutaja jambo moja au mawili. Kwa kifupi, shilingi 400 bilioni sio pesa kidogo. Mara nyingi tunapouliza maswali magavana, wengine hupandwa na hasira na jazba na kupinga maseneta kufuatilia jinsi fedha hizi...

Sen. Wafula Wakoli, you have the Floor.

Sen. OgolaSo, the mandate of IEBC is such a priority to Kenyans in general. It talks about boundaries and boundaries in this country are also a top priority. With those boundaries, be they wards, constituencies, or counties, they are so dear to the people of Kenya.Boundaries not only define leaders...

Sen. OgolaIn deciding which functions the counties were going to perform, Kenyans were very clear that they wanted key functions like health, water, lands and agriculture devolved. However, to perform some of these functions to the expectations of our people requires resources.The other day this country had serious issues with...

That one minute is almost gone.

Sen. Ogola Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. This is a request on the implementation of the digital literacy programme by the Ministry of Education. I rise pursuant to Standing Order No.53 (1) to seek a Statement from the Standing Committee on Information, Communication and Technology regarding the implementation of the...

No, this is just about the flood issue. The young men who were trying to rescue people saved lives, yet they do not have the skills. In that programme you have for training coxswains, would you consider taking the ones who have saved and rescued lives to teach them on...

Sen. Maina, you know the rule. That is the third question.

Sen. Maina, you are entitled to one question.

Sen. Ogola: Hon. Senators, a supplementary question must be related to the primary question and the reason is to enable the Cabinet Secretary to adequately respond to your questions. If you ask a question that is not related to this primary question, the predicament then will be, first, the Cabinet...

Sen. OgolaCabinet Secretary, although you stated that it is largely under the private sector, of course with your guidance as a Ministry, I am interested in knowing who have accessed this funding in Homa Bay County, in particular and the nature of the work.Secondly, I call upon the Cabinet Secretary...

Sen. Gataya Mo Fire, under the Standing Orders, you can only have one supplementary question.

Yes, the other one is very short and crucial. Given the flooding we have experienced, there are some young men within certain counties where there were flood issues---

Thank you. Proceed, Sen. Veronica.

Asante Bw. Spika. Ningependa kuuliza maswali mawili ama matatu kuambatana swali ambalo---

Hon. Senators, a supplementary question must be related to the primary question and the reason is to enable the Cabinet Secretary to adequately respond to your questions. If you ask a question that is not related to this primary question, the predicament then will be, first, the Cabinet Secretary may...

Thank you, Madam Temporary Speaker. Hon. Cabinet Secretary, I join my colleagues in complimenting you for taking up your docket very well. Being born in a coastal county, it is important to acquaint yourself with good performance, so keep going. My question is a follow-up question to the one asked...

Sen. Ogola

Sen. Ogola

Sen. Ogola Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I want to start by commenting on the Petition. The Constitution of Kenya 2010 talks about a deputy governor as a principal assistant. There is no time the Constitution has been ambiguous that there shall be a May 14, 2024 SENATE DEBATES 11...

Sen. Ogola

Sen. Ogola

Sen. Ogola Mr. Speaker, Sir, I only emphasize the fact that the Constitution talks about a principal assistant. An assistant comes in when the principal is aside. So, as a House, we must also preserve order in management. Governors and their deputies, just as they began, begin by making choices,...

Mr. Temporary Chairman, Sir, I am torn between supporting the 15 years’ experience and the suggested 10 years by the Whip. I want to highlight that we are in the era of the Kenya National Qualifications Authority (KNQA) , a state agency under the Constitution of Kenya that recognises prior...

Sen. OgolaThe “Ayes” have it. May 9, 2024 SENATE DEBATES 28 Sen. Ogola Therefore, Mr. Temporary Chairman, Sir, I support that the Chief Government Valuer must have 15 years’ experience for the good of this country and the profession.The Temporary Chairperson (

Mr. Temporary Chairman, Sir, I plead with my colleagues that we have the 15 years. When you think about the Chief Pathologist of this country, the experience cannot be less than 15 years. The Chief Geologist in this country is highly qualified. All these are highly qualified professionals. The Director...

Proceed, Sen. Mungatana.

Sen. Ogola Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I rise pursuant to Standing Order No.53 (1) to seek a Statement from the Standing Committee on Information, Communication, and Technology regarding the loss of signal on the Free-To-Air (FTA) channels for licensed broadcast signal distributors (BSDs) namely Pan African Network Group (PANG)...

Sen. Ogola

Sen. Ogola Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. On behalf of Sen. Catherine Mumma, I rise pursuant to Standing Order No.53 (1) to seek a Statement from the Standing Committee on Education regarding the plans by the Nairobi City County Government and the Ministry of Education to facilitate equitable access to...

Proceed, Sen. Gloria Orwoba.

Sen. (Dr.) Khalwale and group, I call you to order. Proceed, Sen. Ogola. Sen. Ogola EQUAL ACCESS TO EDUCATION FOR CHILDREN IN INFORMAL SETTLEMENTS Sen. Ogola Mr. Speaker, Sir, there is a second statement by Sen. Mumma. I rise pursuant to Standing Order No.53 (1) to seek a Statement from...