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Ledama Olekina

Senate

Ledama Olekina

County Narok
Party Orange Democratic Movement
Status Elected
Term Sep 2022 – Present
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Activity (last 12 months)

Policy focus

  • Statements43%
  • Questions & Answers41%
  • Parliamentary Procedures5%
  • Legislation & Bills4%
  • Governance & Democracy4%
  • Environment & Climate2%

Biography

Ledama Olekina is a Kenyan politician who serves as the senator for Narok County. Olekina was elected on an Orange Democratic Movement ticket in the 8 August 2017, general elections in Kenya. He was born and raised in Oloombokishi, a small village near Narok, Kenya, on 11 November 1974. As of 2020, he resides in Eor Ekule, Enkanasa Village. Olekina was educated at Narok High School and thereafter proceeded to the United States where he earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Political Science and English Communication from The University of Massachusetts in Boston in 2002. He is the founder of Maasai Education Discovery, an education center for girls. Olekina has been involved in efforts to conserve the Mau Forest in Kenya. His sister, Lilian Seenoi-Barr, is a councillor on Derry City and Strabane District Council in Ireland, and served as Mayor of Derry City and Strabane from 2024 to 2025.

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Current Positions

A member of the 13th Parliament from September 8, 2022 to Present

Performance Scorecard

38.2 / 100 overall performance score
Top 21% of the Senate Ranked 15 of 67
  • Contributions 994 ↑ above avg 43.3/100
    House average: 535.4
  • Bills 1 ↓ below avg 4.8/100
    House average: 1.8
  • Committees 3 ↓ below avg 8.3/100
    House average: 5.5
  • Initiative 24 ↓ below avg 4.8/100
    House average: 53.6
  • Division participation 18 ↑ above avg 90.0/100
    House average: 15.5
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Committee Membership

Committee reports 25

Reports produced by Ledama Olekina's committees.

Parliamentary Activity

Ledama Olekina has made 25 speeches this year and a total of 1012 speeches in the 13th Parliament.

Statements 11th June 2026
6 speeches in 1 contribution
Question Time QUESTIONS AND STATEMENTS
6 speeches

Sen. Olekinaowners. That is the point when the individual owners will be identified because there are tax obligations and requirements.I request the committee that will be dealing with this matter to see how we can amend the Acts regulating the stock exchange, so that when it is a nominee on...

Sen. Olekina

Sen. Olekina Hon. Senators, exercising the powers of the Speaker under Standing Order 34 (1) (a) , I extend the time of sitting by not more than 15 minutes so that we can conclude this business. June 11, 2026 SENATE DEBATES 55 Sen. Olekina constitutionally sound. After that, there is...

Thank you, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir. With technology now, we know who is going to speak next. As Sen. Olekina said, KEMSA, that is the national supplier of medical drugs should have a serious system. I think the biggest problem that we have is that, basically, KEMSA is like a...

Sen. Olekina

Sen. Olekina
Questions & Answers 11th June 2026
6 speeches in 1 contribution
Question Time QUESTIONS AND STATEMENTS
6 speeches

Sen. Olekinaowners. That is the point when the individual owners will be identified because there are tax obligations and requirements.I request the committee that will be dealing with this matter to see how we can amend the Acts regulating the stock exchange, so that when it is a nominee on...

Sen. Olekina

Sen. Olekina Hon. Senators, exercising the powers of the Speaker under Standing Order 34 (1) (a) , I extend the time of sitting by not more than 15 minutes so that we can conclude this business. June 11, 2026 SENATE DEBATES 55 Sen. Olekina constitutionally sound. After that, there is...

Thank you, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir. With technology now, we know who is going to speak next. As Sen. Olekina said, KEMSA, that is the national supplier of medical drugs should have a serious system. I think the biggest problem that we have is that, basically, KEMSA is like a...

Sen. Olekina

Sen. Olekina
Papers Laid 10th June 2026
1 speech in 1 contribution
Bill Debate ADOPTION OF MEDIATION COMMITTEE REPORT ON THE DIVISION OF REVENUE BILL (NATIONAL ASSEMBLY BILLS NO.2 OF 2026)

Sen. Olekina
Legislation & Bills 10th June 2026
3 speeches in 2 contributions
Bill Debate THE NARCOTIC DRUGS AND PSYCHOTROPIC SUBSTANCES (CONTROL) (AMENDMENT) BILL (SENATE BILLS NO.1 OF 2024)
2 speeches

Sen. Olekina

Sen. Olekina Hon. Senators, the last speaker is Sen. Thang’wa. Please, adhere to the three minutes. Se. Thang’wa: Thank you, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir. I also need your protection because I keep on missing my notes from my desk. I think the cleaners who clean here need to be retrained....
Bill Debate ADOPTION OF MEDIATION COMMITTEE REPORT ON THE DIVISION OF REVENUE BILL (NATIONAL ASSEMBLY BILLS NO.2 OF 2026)

Sen. Olekina
Committee Reports 10th June 2026
1 speech in 1 contribution
Bill Debate ADOPTION OF MEDIATION COMMITTEE REPORT ON THE DIVISION OF REVENUE BILL (NATIONAL ASSEMBLY BILLS NO.2 OF 2026)

Sen. Olekina
Statements 4th June 2026
2 speeches in 1 contribution
Ministerial Statement STATEMENTS
2 speeches

Sen. Olekina Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I rise pursuant to Standing Order No.53 (1) to seek a statement from the Standing Committee on National Security, Defence and Foreign Relations on a matter of urgent national importance concerning the country's preparedness for the anticipated super El Nino conditions and associated...

Sen. Olekina Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. Let me make brief comments on the statement sought by Sen. Karungo Thang’wa on the threats that a group of Kenyans are facing in Ruiru. It is very sad. I wish Sen. (Prof.) Kamar was here because she was telling me a story...
Statements 3rd June 2026
7 speeches in 1 contribution
Question Time QUESTIONS AND STATEMENTS
7 speeches

Sen. Olekina I would love to be informed. June 3, 2026 SENATE DEBATES 37 Sen. Olekina would otherwise require investment to be done in a different way now, but were much friendlier before, when we introduce this clause, we then go to the previous prerequisites. Most of them may not...

Sen. Olekina Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir for this opportunity to also put my thoughts on this amendment Bill. If you read our Constitution, the one that the people are keen on the most is Article one of the Constitution, which talks about the power of the people and...

Sen. Olekina

On a point of information. Sen. Olekina I would love to be informed.

Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir for this opportunity to also put my thoughts on this amendment Bill. If you read our Constitution, the one that the people are keen on the most is Article one of the Constitution, which talks about the power of the people and the sovereignty...

form of rules that they might generate because of this particular Act of Parliament; the Statutory Instruments Act.Regardless of whatever powers that are given to this ministerial organisation, this mother Act does not allow them to be overbearing. That is why, in the wisdom of all the parent Acts that...

to own things such as the water companies, the adjunct local authorities have not been able to transfer some assets to county entities so that they can run the water companies autonomously?The regulations that run things like the asset books for counties are impossible to implement to the extent that...
Questions & Answers 3rd June 2026
7 speeches in 1 contribution
Question Time QUESTIONS AND STATEMENTS
7 speeches

Sen. Olekina I would love to be informed. June 3, 2026 SENATE DEBATES 37 Sen. Olekina would otherwise require investment to be done in a different way now, but were much friendlier before, when we introduce this clause, we then go to the previous prerequisites. Most of them may not...

Sen. Olekina Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir for this opportunity to also put my thoughts on this amendment Bill. If you read our Constitution, the one that the people are keen on the most is Article one of the Constitution, which talks about the power of the people and...

Sen. Olekina

On a point of information. Sen. Olekina I would love to be informed.

Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir for this opportunity to also put my thoughts on this amendment Bill. If you read our Constitution, the one that the people are keen on the most is Article one of the Constitution, which talks about the power of the people and the sovereignty...

form of rules that they might generate because of this particular Act of Parliament; the Statutory Instruments Act.Regardless of whatever powers that are given to this ministerial organisation, this mother Act does not allow them to be overbearing. That is why, in the wisdom of all the parent Acts that...

to own things such as the water companies, the adjunct local authorities have not been able to transfer some assets to county entities so that they can run the water companies autonomously?The regulations that run things like the asset books for counties are impossible to implement to the extent that...
Legislation & Bills 14th May 2026
3 speeches in 2 contributions
Bill Debate May, 14, 2026 SENATE DEBATES 18 THIRD READING THE FOREST CONSERVATION AND MANAGEMENT (AMENDMENT) BILL (NATIONAL ASSEMBLY BILLS NO.38 OF 2025)
2 speeches

Thank you, Honourable Speaker. I beg to give a notice of the following Motion- THAT AWARE THAT, the Traffic (School Transport) Rules, 2026 (Legal Notice No.11 of 2026) ; the Traffic (Drink-Driving) Rules, 2026 (Legal Notice No.2 of 2026) ; the Traffic (Motor Vehicle Inspection) Rules, 2026 (Legal Notice No.13...

Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I beg to move that the Forest Conservation and Management (Amendment) Bill (National Assembly Bills No.38 of 2025) be now read a Third Time. I request Sen. Olekina to second. Sen. Olekina Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I too second. The Deputy Speaker (Sen. Kathuri) Sen. Olekina...
Bill Debate REPORT AND CONSIDERATION OF REPORT THE FOREST CONSERVATION AND MANAGEMENT (AMENDMENT) BILL (NATIONAL ASSEMBLY BILLS NO.38 OF 2025)

Sen. Olekina Order, Senators. These are the results of the Third Reading of the Bill- The Deputy Speaker (Sen. Kathuri) Sen. Kinyua, what is it you are doing on the chairs? (Laughter) May, 14, 2026 SENATE DEBATES 18 THIRD READING THE FOREST CONSERVATION AND MANAGEMENT (AMENDMENT) BILL (NATIONAL ASSEMBLY BILLS...
Forestry & Conservation 14th May 2026
3 speeches in 2 contributions
Bill Debate May, 14, 2026 SENATE DEBATES 18 THIRD READING THE FOREST CONSERVATION AND MANAGEMENT (AMENDMENT) BILL (NATIONAL ASSEMBLY BILLS NO.38 OF 2025)
2 speeches

Thank you, Honourable Speaker. I beg to give a notice of the following Motion- THAT AWARE THAT, the Traffic (School Transport) Rules, 2026 (Legal Notice No.11 of 2026) ; the Traffic (Drink-Driving) Rules, 2026 (Legal Notice No.2 of 2026) ; the Traffic (Motor Vehicle Inspection) Rules, 2026 (Legal Notice No.13...

Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I beg to move that the Forest Conservation and Management (Amendment) Bill (National Assembly Bills No.38 of 2025) be now read a Third Time. I request Sen. Olekina to second. Sen. Olekina Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I too second. The Deputy Speaker (Sen. Kathuri) Sen. Olekina...
Bill Debate REPORT AND CONSIDERATION OF REPORT THE FOREST CONSERVATION AND MANAGEMENT (AMENDMENT) BILL (NATIONAL ASSEMBLY BILLS NO.38 OF 2025)

Sen. Olekina Order, Senators. These are the results of the Third Reading of the Bill- The Deputy Speaker (Sen. Kathuri) Sen. Kinyua, what is it you are doing on the chairs? (Laughter) May, 14, 2026 SENATE DEBATES 18 THIRD READING THE FOREST CONSERVATION AND MANAGEMENT (AMENDMENT) BILL (NATIONAL ASSEMBLY BILLS...
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Bills Sponsored

Ledama Olekina has sponsored 1 bill.

The Seeds and Plant Varieties (Amendment) Bill (Senate Bills No. 4)

2025
Stage: Committee of the Whole
Source: Pre-2026 bulk import

Voting Record

13Ayes
5Noes
0Abstain / Spoilt
2Absent
18Divisions attended

Voting History: 20

Date
Vote
Decision
October 12, 2023
The Social Health Insurance Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 58 of 2023)
Yes
March 14, 2024
Kisii Deputy Governor Impeachment - Grounds 4
Yes
March 14, 2024
Kisii Deputy Governor Impeachment - Grounds 3
Yes
March 14, 2024
Kisii Deputy Governor Impeachment - Grounds 2
Yes
March 14, 2024
Kisii Deputy Governor Impeachment - Grounds 1
Yes
August 14, 2025
The County Governments Allocation Bill, 2025 (Committee of the Whole)
Absent
October 17, 2024
Business Laws (Amendment) Bill 2024
Absent
October 29, 2024
Sugar Bill
Yes
October 17, 2024
Rigathi Gachagua Impeachment - Grounds 11
Yes
October 17, 2024
Rigathi Gachagua Impeachment - Grounds 10
No
October 17, 2024
Rigathi Gachagua Impeachment - Grounds 9
Yes
October 17, 2024
Rigathi Gachagua Impeachment - Grounds 8
Yes
October 17, 2024
Rigathi Gachagua Impeachment - Grounds 7
No
October 17, 2024
Rigathi Gachagua Impeachment - Grounds 6
Yes
October 17, 2024
Rigathi Gachagua Impeachment - Grounds 5
Yes
October 17, 2024
Rigathi Gachagua Impeachment - Grounds 4
Yes
October 17, 2024
Rigathi Gachagua Impeachment - Grounds 3
No
October 17, 2024
Rigathi Gachagua Impeachment - Grounds 2
No
October 17, 2024
Rigathi Gachagua Impeachment - Grounds 1
Yes
March 12, 2024
Affordable Housing Bill 2024
No

Motions

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