Mogeni Erick Okongo

to a friend's place and a branch of a tree fell. I asked him why he could not chop the tree. He said that for you to cut any tree, you must make an application to the local authority.They will undertake public participation before you are allowed to cut that...

Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, this is the Senate of the Republic of Kenya and you cannot shut your eyes to what is happening this afternoon. As I contribute, the person who is supposed to be the Minority Leader has moved to the Majority side. My Deputy Minority Leader is also...

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Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I think you need to settle--- (Loud consultations) Point of order Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. What is your point of order? (Loud consultations) (Laughter)

Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, just for the record and because I know Sen. Cherarkey is slow in reading some of these judgments. I have been magnanimous enough and have now just sent him the petition from High Court; Petition 202 of 2023. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, if you permit, direct...

I know you have 24 Senators and, therefore, you are the majority. We do not refute, but which side was the United Democratic Movement (UDM) ? The UDM was not on that side of the coalition.

On a point of order, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir.

Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, at times the country should be bigger than us individuals. The High Court made a decision. They make decisions and we respect. Often times, we express our views as lawyers that we may not agree, but we respect. Consequently, we expect the Government of the day...

Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir---

Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I have really struggled to understand the point of order. There is no point of order there. (Loud consultations)

Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, in demonstrating that we remain the “Upper House”, and for the benefit of Senators---

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(Loud consultations) Sen. Omogeni, conclude kindly. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, in conclusion, the point I have raised this afternoon is very important that before we even proceed, you should make a communication that clarifies some of these issues. This is because, as a House that prides itself as being the...

Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, in conclusion, the point I have raised this afternoon is very important that before we even proceed, you should make a communication that clarifies some of these issues. This is because, as a House that prides itself as being the upper House, we should be seen...

Sen. Abass?

Yes, Madam Waziri, I want to ask a question related to the issue of compensation for the land that has been acquired by the Government for various projects. There are several residents of the County of Nyamira whose land was compulsorily acquired to construct Chebilat-Ikonge-Chabera Road. They have been waiting...

On a point of information, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir.

Madam Waziri, this is extremely common in Ngong. In fact, if you want to know the truth, you can send your undercover agents tomorrow. You will see that no official receipt is issued. Those who are able to pay are issued with their consent faster than those who are not...

Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. For purposes of record, I would like to alert the Senator for Nandi, Sen. Cherarkey that HELB extends loans to students at the KSL, beginning from the year 2024/2025. I want that to go on record so that the people in Nandi are not misled....

Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, yes, just to inform my good friend, Sen. Cherarkey. I am not aware of the alleged outsourcing of catering services by the PSC. Also, make it clear to the people of Nyamira who may be watching that I am certainly not one of those Commissioners who...

Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, yes, just to inform my good friend, Sen. Cherarkey. I am not aware of the alleged outsourcing of catering services by the PSC. Also, make it clear to the people of Nyamira who may be watching that I am certainly not one of those Commissioners who...

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Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, for giving me an opportunity to make my voice heard on this Bill that proposes to make the county assemblies independent. I begin by thanking you as the author of this Bill. The people of Meru County should know that your Bill will contribute...

Thank you, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir. I wish Sen. Cherarkey had consulted seniors in the House before he came up with his proposed Bill on the extension of the term limit. My advice is that till we vote on that Bill, keep House. There are some areas we should not...

Bw. Abdi, on this issue of irregular procurement of malaria nets with KEMSA, you have given us documents that basically point to some recommendation for administrative action to be taken against a number of officers. However, what is of our concern today is companies associated with the DP. Can you...

Mr. Speaker, Sir, first, on my own behalf and on behalf of the people of the great County of Nyamira, I want to send a message of quick recovery to His Excellency the Deputy President Rigathi. We wish him a speedy recovery. The Bible says in the book of Ecclesiastes...

Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I recognize the pressure of time. I am here because of the kindness of the people of Migori County who sent me here. At such a time, I need to be cautious of Article 125 of the Constitution, which requires us, as a House, that...

Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I want to seek clarification on what is on page 15, paragraph 41. There is the allegation being made that in the past two years,

Thank you, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir. We are facing a very bad crisis. This afternoon a Senate of the Republic of Kenya is discussing a conduct of a governor who has refused to respond to summons issued by the Senate. Even in the most advanced democracies, you can never refuse...