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James Orengo

Senate

James Orengo

County Siaya
Party Orange Democratic Movement
Status Elected
Term Mar 2013 – Aug 2018
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Biography

James Aggrey Bob Orengo is a Kenyan lawyer, human rights activist, and politician who is the current governor for Siaya County. He is also one of the few Kenyan lawyers who have attained the professional grade of Senior counsel in the legal field, a title that he earned during the Kibaki administration. Orengo was elected as an MP for the Ugenya Constituency on a KANU ticket in a by-election in 1980, making him the youngest MP in Kenya at the time, at age 29. He was elected as a member of parliament for Ugenya constituency in 1992 and served up to 1997, re-elected in 1997, and served until 2002. In 2002, he vied for the presidency and lost. In 2005, he joined the Orange Democratic Movement party, teaming up with Raila Odinga after a significant standoff between the two following a fallout from 2002. In 2007, he vied for the position of Ugenya MP, which he won, enabling him to serve in that capacity until 2013. He was appointed as a Minister of Lands from 2008 to 2013. He was elected and served in the Senate of Kenya from 2013 to 2017 as senator for Siaya County. In 2022 he vied for the governor of Siaya County and won. He holds the gubernatorial seat to date. He is still governor.

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Current Positions

A member of the 11th Parliament from March 28, 2013 to August 8, 2018

Committee Membership

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Parliamentary Activity

James Orengo has made a total of 1073 speeches in the 11th Parliament.

Plenary Contribution 15th May 2013
1 speech in 1 contribution
Plenary Session Wednesday, 15th May, 2013 - Morning Sitting

Sen. Orengo I am much obliged, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. Could I, again with your permission, give five minutes to hon. Kajwang before I make my response?

Plenary Contribution 15th May 2013
1 speech in 1 contribution
Plenary Session Wednesday, 15th May, 2013 - Morning Sitting

Sen. Orengo Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, it is under Standing Order No.51. I had organized all that, so--- (Laughter)
Plenary Contribution 14th May 2013
1 speech in 1 contribution
Plenary Session Tuesday, 14th May, 2013 - Afternoon Sitting

Sen. Orengo
Plenary Contribution 14th May 2013
1 speech in 1 contribution
Plenary Session Tuesday, 14th May, 2013 - Afternoon Sitting

Sen. Orengo On a point of order, Mr. Speaker, Sir. Unfortunately for me I had spoken to Sen. Anyang’-Nyong’o on this matter and he was generally in agreement. When Sen. Murungi spoke on this Motion, it was brought to my attention that there is a specific provision in the Transition...
Plenary Contribution 14th May 2013
1 speech in 1 contribution
Plenary Session Tuesday, 14th May, 2013 - Afternoon Sitting

Sen. Orengo On a point of order, Mr. Speaker, Sir.

Plenary Contribution 14th May 2013
1 speech in 1 contribution
Plenary Session Tuesday, 14th May, 2013 - Afternoon Sitting

Sen. Orengo Mr. Speaker, Sir, I beg to move the following Motion:- THAT, acknowledging that County Governments are an essential framework, pillar and structure of governance and democracy in Kenya and exercise constitutional authority and functions; aware that the work May 14, 2013 SENATE DEBATES Sen. Orengoand performance of county...
Plenary Contribution 14th May 2013
1 speech in 1 contribution
Plenary Session Tuesday, 14th May, 2013 - Afternoon Sitting

Sen. Orengo Mr. Speaker, Sir, do I have a right to speak to the amendment of the Motion?

Plenary Contribution 8th May 2013
1 speech in 1 contribution
Plenary Session Wednesday, 8th May, 2013 - Morning Sitting

Sen. Orengo Order, hon. Senators! I think it is important for us to read Standing Order No.97 because hon. Sen. Wetangula, as he seconded got it all wrong. It is not up to me. In fact, my job is much easier than he is trying to make it seem. 97...
Plenary Contribution 8th May 2013
1 speech in 1 contribution
Plenary Session Wednesday, 8th May, 2013 - Morning Sitting

Sen. Orengo Mr. Speaker, Sir, I beg to give notice of the following Motion:- THAT, acknowledging that County Governments are an essential framework, pillar and structure of governance and democracy in Kenya and exercise constitutional authority and functions; aware that the work and performance of county governments may be undermined,...
Plenary Contribution 8th May 2013
1 speech in 1 contribution
Plenary Session Wednesday, 8th May, 2013 - Morning Sitting

Sen. Orengo Mr. Speaker, Sir, if a student spends Kshs500 a day and there are 10,000 such students, simple arithmetic says that Kshs5 million is spent in that town every day. So, how can Sen. Kagwe, a man I respect, pretend that he does he not know these things? How...
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