Ledama Olekina

Sen. Olekina

Sen. Olekina

Sen. Olekina

Sen. Olekina

Sen. Olekina

Sen. Olekina

Sen. Olekina

Sen. Olekina

Sen. Olekina

Sen. Olekina

Sen. Olekina

Sen. Olekina

Sen. Olekina

Sen. Olekina

Sen. Olekina Thank you, Madam Temporary Speaker, for giving me this opportunity to speak on this Report. This Report covers the financial year 2013/2014; from 1st July, 2013, to 30th June, 2014. If my memory is correct, this is one of the first annual reports that this Senate is considering....

Thank you, Madam Temporary Speaker, for giving me this opportunity to speak on this Report. This Report covers the financial year 2013/2014; from 1st July, 2013, to 30th June, 2014. If my memory is correct, this is one of the first annual reports that this Senate is considering. When the...

who were involved in that particular matter be reprimanded or be disciplined and a report be submitted on 31st December 2015.I am sure what ran in the mind of the Committee at that stage was that these were matters which the county governments would probably rectify and provide reports within...

Definitely, that is good guidance. Chairman of CPAIC, you might probably consider giving a side report as to what has been achieved, looking back over the years, because we are dealing with past reports. It would be good for the Committee to consider whether some of these things have been...

Thank you Madam Temporary Speaker. I also tender my appreciation to the seconder and Sen. Wako, who has given us some very good guidance owing to his background. Madam Temporary Speaker, we scrapped the Implementation Committee but when we recently sat with the Public Accounts Committees from all over the...

follow as CPAIC so that we can have an implementation sub-committee that follows up and is able to furnish the House with a note on progress in fulfilment of the recommendations of the Committee.Madam Temporary Speaker, the Public Audit Act requires that upon adoption of a report by Parliament, accounting...

Hon. Senators, pursuant to Standing Order 79 (1) and (2) , I determine that this is a matter that affects counties and, therefore, requires a vote by delegations. This cannot, therefore, be done at the moment. Proceed, Sen. Kajwang’.

Madam Temporary Speaker, pursuant to Standing order 61 (3) , I rise to request that you defer the putting of the question on the Motion to a later date.

Hon. Senators I defer this matter to tomorrow’s Order Paper. (Putting of the question on the Motion deferred) Next Order. ADOPTION OF CPAIC REPORT ON FINANCIAL OPERATIONS OF KISII COUNTY EXECUTIVE FOR FY 2013/2014

Proceed, Sen. M. Kajwang’

Madam Temporary Speaker, I beg to move:- THAT, this this house adopts the Report of the Sessional Committee on County Public Accounts and Investments on the inquiry into the Financial operations of Kisii County Executive For the Financial Year 2013/2014 (1st July, 2013-30th June, 2014) laid on the Table of...

Madam Temporary Speaker, Kisii County appeared before the Senate on 29th September and 2nd October 2016, and the report that has been tabled today was adopted by the Committee on 5thApril, 2017.The Report details the findings and recommendations of the Committee. I will only want to mention one or two.First,...

Hon. Senators, since I see no requests, I will now call upon the Mover to reply.

Madam Temporary Speaker, how I wish that the other side that proclaims to be in Government had at least one person to help us on this debate. At least on this side I see some gallant men and women. I beg to reply.

Hon. Senators, pursuant to Standing Order 79 (1) and (2) , I determine that this matter concerns counties. Therefore, that calls for a vote by delegations, which cannot be done at this moment. Proceed, Sen. M. Kajwang’.

Madam Temporary Speaker, pursuant to Standing Order 61 (3) , I rise to request that we defer the putting on the question on the Motion to a later date. Thank you, Madam Temporary Speaker.

I, therefore, defer this matter, so that the Question may be put tomorrow. (Putting of the Question on the Motion deferred) September 19, 2018 SENATE DEBATES ADJOURNMENT

Hon. Senators, it is now 6.30 p.m., time to interrupt the Business of the House. The Senate, therefore, stands adjourned until tomorrow, Thursday, 20th September, 2018, at 2.30 p.m. The Senate rose at 6.30 p.m.

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Sen. Olekina Madam Temporary Speaker, I rise to support the Motion on the Floor. I want to be on record that I know Hon. Samuel Kiprono Chepkong’a as a Member of the legal profession. When I served as the President of the Law Society of Kenya (LSK) , I remember...

Madam Temporary Speaker, I stand to support the appointment of Hon. Chepkong’a to replace me in the Commission where I served for three years before resigning to vie as the Senator for Wajir and I was successfully elected. I have been a Commissioner for some time and I know what...

Madam Temporary Speaker, I rise to support the Motion on the Floor. I want to be on record that I know Hon. Samuel Kiprono Chepkong’a as a Member of the legal profession. When I served as the President of the Law Society of Kenya (LSK) , I remember him as...

and Legal Affairs Committee (JLAC) in the previous Parliament but we are all human. There is nobody who serves in any position without depicting some weaknesses. I have no doubt that he will add some value to the performance of the Parliamentary Service Commission, which is a very key Commission.We...

Madam Temporary Speaker, thank you very much for the opportunity. I support the nomination of Hon. Chepkong’a to the Parliamentary Service Commission. Most of the time, you will find that when candidates appear before a panel, the panel knows nothing about them but sometimes the referees can be their voice....

Thank you, Madam Temporary Speaker, for giving me a chance to also support this Motion. I support the nomination of hon. Samuel Chepkong’a. September 13, 2018 SENATE DEBATES

I worked with him in the Eleventh Parliament when he was the Chairperson of the Committee on Justice and Legal Affairs. I know he is a competent person who will bring a wealth of experience to the PSC in terms of management and also leadership. Having worked with him, I...

Sen. Olekina Thank you, Madam Temporary Speaker, for giving me the one minute to comment on this issue of accountability in regard to this private-public partnerships and even contracts in counties. Isiolo County has a serious problem. I remember when we, in the Committee on County Public Accounts and Investments...

Sen. Olekina Mr. Speaker, Sir, I welcome your ruling. I also hope that the previous rules that allowed a Maasai to come in here in full regalia are restored. If they are not, then I will be willing to also request that you amend your ruling. The Senate Leader of...

Sen. Olekina Mr. Speaker, Sir, I also wish to add my voice to the Statement brought by Sen. Khaniri. The reason why you do not see a lot of fish processing plants around Lake Victoria is because of erratic electricity supplies. If you do a business case for establishment of...

Order, Senator. I would want to limit the time to three minutes for the remaining speakers, because we have a matter on energy after that. Sen. Olekinacorrupt, you must be ready to be smeared and called names. We want the DPP and all the investigating agencies to stand firm so...

Sen. OlekinaMadam Temporary Speaker, let me also take this chance to remind hon. Senators that upon our return from the recess, the House shall hold its sittings in Uasin Gishu County. I request all Senators to reflect on this important event, which is not only unprecedented, but also provides an...

Sen. Olekina Madam Temporary Speaker, I beg to move that the Energy Bill (National Assembly Bills No. 50 of 2017) be now read a Second Time. This is an important Bill. My colleagues who were in the last Parliament will remember that we debated, made amendments and passed this Bill....

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Sen. Olekina Order, Senator! Please, wind up. August 8, 2018 SENATE DEBATES Sen. Olekina Kenya Defence Forces of the national disaster through executive Order No.1 of 2017, duty shall be waived on certain products.” During that time, the companies that were allowed to import duty free maize into this country...

Sen. Olekina Hon. Senators, I have three Senators and six minutes remaining before the Mover is asked to reply. I plead with you that you each take two minutes, so that the three of you have an opportunity to contribute to this Motion. Let us have Sen. Mary Yiane. August...

Hon. Senators, I have three Senators and six minutes remaining before the Mover is asked to reply. I plead with you that you each take two minutes, so that the three of you have an opportunity to contribute to this Motion. Let us have Sen. Mary Yiane.

Sen. Olekina Mr. Speaker, Sir, from the onset, I rise to oppose this Petition on the following reasons: One, even though the Constitution gives every Kenyan a right to petition Prliament, there are certain things that can be dealt with by courts of law. If we limit ourselves to looking...

Sen. Olekina Mr. Speaker, Sir, from the outset, I would like to convey my deepest condolences to the families, on behalf of the people of Narok County, my family and myself. The people of Kitui County have suffered. Those children did not deserve to die. As we think about this...

Sen. Olekina Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. I rise to---

Sen. Olekina Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I rise to second the Motion of the change. I speak highly of Sen. Rose Nyamunga. She is a very competent Senator. I am sure that Committee will do very well with her presence. (Question proposed) (Interruption of Debate on Motion) COMMUNICATION FROM THE...

Sen. Olekina Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I do not wish to have an argument for you to vary your ruling. However, I am concerned because the people of Nakuru County who were affected by the tragedy in Solai Farm will only get an opportunity to watch this on national television...

Sen. Olekina Madam Temporary Speaker, for all the reasons which have been stated by my colleagues, I now, under Standing Order No.32, beg to move that the Senate now do adjourn so that we discuss the Solai matter. I request Sen. Sakaja to second.

Sen. Olekina Madam Temporary Speaker, none of us alone can save the nation or the world, but each one of us can make a positive difference if we commit ourselves to doing so. Those are the words of a great mind. From the outset, I rise to support that this...

Sen. Olekina Madam Temporary Speaker, for him to conspire with the Chief, a Deputy County Commissioner and a Commissioner to pay those people what he considered as pole--- You should have seen that gentleman when he sat here. He said he cares so much about the people of Solai. When...

Sen. Olekina Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, as you prepare to give your ruling on this matter, this is a matter of national interest. The characters that my good friend, Sen. Moi, August 1, 2018 SENATE DEBATES Sen. Olekinarefers to appeared before the Committee that I sit in. This matter was...

Sen. Olekina Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I am guided. I was taking cue from my good brother, Sen. Moi, who actually referred to them as ‘characters,’ because of all the drama in this matter. This is a matter of public interest and the HANSARD will bear me witness that this...

Sen. Olekina Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, as you make a ruling on this matter, I want you to consider public interest.

Sen. Olekina As a Member of the Committee, these are the issues that we shared. I request that you put in mind the lives of those poor people in Solai.