Mogeni Erick Okongo

Sen. Omogeni Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. Let me also join my colleagues in congratulating, Sen. Murkomen, for getting the approval of the National Assembly to be our CS in the Ministry of Roads and Transport. I hope that we have learnt something from what he has told us...

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Sen. Omogeni Sen. Omogeni, you may proceed.

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Sen. Omogeni

Sen. Omogeni Madam Temporary Speaker, I take this chance to welcome the visiting delegation from Homa Bay County. On my behalf as a Senator from Homa Bay County and on behalf of Sen. M. Kajwang’ who is the Senator for Homa Bay County, I welcome the delegation. It is very...

Sen. Omogeni Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. May I join you and the Senator for Makueni in welcoming the members of staff from Makueni County Assembly who are on a study visit to the Senate. October 13, 2022 SENATE DEBATES 2 Sen. OmogeniMakueni County is very special to us....

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Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, for giving me this opportunity to read my Statement and lay it before this House. Mr. Deputy Speaker, I rise pursuant to Standing Order 53 (1) to seek a Statement from the Standing Committee of Land, Environment and Natural Resources on Declassification of Machakos...

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Sen. OmogeniThe Standing Orders of the National Assembly, more so Standing Order No. 16, is worded in the same language. The Motion that was passed in the National Assembly has clear designation as to who is the First, Second, Third and Fourth panelist.This is important because anytime the Speaker or...

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Sen. Omogeni(Applause)(Applause) Proceed. Sen. OmogeniOn this side we have tried this idea of trying to fight people and we have failed terribly. William Ruto was a member of the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM). He was mistreated, he left, went to church, prayed and he is now the President of the...

Sen. Omogeni Proceed, Sen. Osotsi. Sen. Omogeni, as you sit down, you have mentioned several leaders here who will go far. I think today you were guided by the Holy Spirit. Can you also mention others who may go far, including Sen. Kathuri? (Laughter)

Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, when we will be relooking into the membership of Committees after the Cabinet nominees have been vetted, we can use that opportunity to fix those issues that the distinguished Senator was talking about. I hope that is going to be very soon. I propose that for...

Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I also support the Motion moved by the Senate Majority Leader to set up committees of the House. From the outset, I would like to state that I am aware, like the Senator who just sat down stated, that almost 80 per cent of the business...

Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I will make two quick points. The first one is that these committees are going to consider Motions and bring legislative proposals, so that we can pass them in this House. Government institutions have the habit of treating legislation that is passed into law with utmost...

Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, for giving me this opportunity to add my voice to this important issue of committees. Much has been said about how committees operate. As a new Member, I would like to congratulate the Senate Majority Leader for highlighting how the committees work. I support...

Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. I rise to support this Motion. Standing Order No. 228 illustrates the importance of these committees in oversighting the executive expenditure of taxpayers’ money. Baringo, Turkana and other counties with insecurity and drought. These committees will play a critical role in sensitizing the Government...

I appeal to them to practice fairness. If there is no fairness in our institutions of governance then we have problems in our country. We need to learn more from this side so that in future you do what is right for the people in your counties.I support.

Asante, Bw. Naibu Spika kwa hii fursa ili kuchangia kwenye hii Hoja kuhusu orodha za kamati. Kazi nyingi ya Bunge hufanywa katika kamati. Huwa tunaleta ripoti kutokana na kamati. Kazi ya Mbunge ni kutunga sheria, uangalizi na uakilishi. Katika miaka yangu mitano ambayo nimefanya kwenye Bunge la Seneti, tumefanya kazi...

Sen. Omogeni Before Sen. Maanzo responds, let us hear the other point of order from Sen. M. Kajwang’. It could be the same. (Laughter)

Sen. Omogeni Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, he is out of order. (Loud consultations) Do you want to be informed by Sen. Omogeni?

Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I do not mind being informed by my neighbour, the Senator for Nyamira County. In any case, if he wrongly informs me, I will block his way home to Nyamira County.

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Sen. Omogeni Proceed, Sen. Omogeni. (Applause)

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

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Sen. OmogeniKindly conclude, Sen. Omogeni. October 5, 2022 SENATE DEBATES 34 Sen. Omogeni that of the 22, at least one should have come from Tana River County. I support Sen. Mungatana that exclusion is not right.Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir---

Sen. Omogeni Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I wanted to give Sen. Cherarkey an opportunity because as I said, he keeps on learning. October 5, 2022 SENATE DEBATES 35 Sen. OmogeniI want to take Sen. Cherarkey to the provisions of Article 234 of the Constitution. I read the Constitution before I...

Sen. Omogeni Do you have some literature on GMOs and how they can cause cancer? (Laughter)

Sen. Omogeni Senator, your time is up. (Sen. Omogeni spoke off record) Sen. Omogeni, your time is up. Let us give time to other Members to also contribute. Next time when I sit here, I will be magnanimous to allow you some more time.

Sen. Omogeni

Sen. OmogeniI support.

Sen. Omogeni Mr. Speaker, Sir, I am rising on a point of order under Standing Order No. 190 which refers to the composition of the Senate Business Committee. Mr. Speaker, Sir, there is an issue I want you to deal with as a preliminary before I am able to either...

Sen. OmogeniIf the Registrar of Political Parties has given a communication to the House indicating that Sen. Ali Roba belongs to the Azimio-One Kenya Coalition, there is no way that his name can be forwarded by the Majority side.Mr. Speaker, Sir, whatever we do on this Floor will come to...

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Sen. Omogeni Mr. Speaker, Sir, I thank you for giving me this opportunity to add my voice to the ongoing discussion. From the onset, I oppose this Motion. It is because the Bible says what God has put together, let no man put asunder. (Applause)

Sen. Omogeni): Sen. Omogeni):The Clerk of the Senate (Mr. Nyegenye): Hon. Senators, please resume your seats.I wish to announce the results of the election for the Speaker, the ballot that we have just undertaken. (Loud consultations) “In these Standing Orders, whenever a document is required to be provided or made...

On a point of order. (Loud Consultations) September 8, 2022 SENATE DEBATES 14

If anyone is unable to access the gadgets that are in the chamber, our Serjeant-at- Arms are available to help you access them. Additional copies are being provided at this time. Therefore, we will proceed now. (Loud consultations) (Loud consultations) (Loud consultations) September 8, 2022 SENATE DEBATES 15