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Ledama Olekina

Senate

Ledama Olekina

County Narok
Party Orange Democratic Movement
Status Elected
Term Aug 2017 – Jun 2022
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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 12th Parliament from August 16, 2017 to June 30, 2022

Committee Membership

Ledama Olekina is not a member of any committee.

Parliamentary Activity

Ledama Olekina has made a total of 1567 speeches in the 12th Parliament.

Plenary Contribution 18th November 2021
1 speech in 1 contribution
Plenary Session Thursday, 18th November, 2021 - Afternoon Sitting

Sen. OlekinaWe have talented individuals in this country. This country leads in terms of technology. If you go to Ngong Road, you will find many technology hubs. There are many start-up companies that have been sold for millions of dollars.Recently I talked to a friend of mine and they told...
Plenary Contribution 18th November 2021
1 speech in 1 contribution
Plenary Session Thursday, 18th November, 2021 - Afternoon Sitting

Sen. OlekinaSo often, we read in the newspapers that the KRA has lost about Kshs7.6 billion in accounts which are held offshore. Sometimes you will hear that they have not hit their target. The best way to ensure that they reach their target every quarter is to start treating every...
Plenary Contribution 18th November 2021
1 speech in 1 contribution
Plenary Session Thursday, 18th November, 2021 - Afternoon Sitting

Sen. Olekina
Plenary Contribution 18th November 2021
1 speech in 1 contribution
Plenary Session Thursday, 18th November, 2021 - Afternoon Sitting
As Speaker / Chair

The Temporary Speaker (Sen. Olekina)
Plenary Contribution 18th November 2021
1 speech in 1 contribution
Plenary Session Thursday, 18th November, 2021 - Afternoon Sitting

Kindly summarize. Sen. Olekinacreating your music, you have a ready market that you can be able to sell your services to.Mr. Temporary Speaker Sir, to finalize, the Committee should now pay close attention to these TELCOs so that we do not find ourselves in a situation where we have invested...
Plenary Contribution 18th November 2021
1 speech in 1 contribution
Plenary Session Thursday, 18th November, 2021 - Afternoon Sitting

Kindly summarize. Sen. Olekina Mr. Temporary Speaker Sir, my time has been eaten up. Can I just finish my line of thought?

Plenary Contribution 18th November 2021
1 speech in 1 contribution
Plenary Session Thursday, 18th November, 2021 - Afternoon Sitting

Mr. Temporary Speaker Sir. The matter of imputing improper motive is not a matter of conjecture. It is in the Standing Orders. You cannot say that a Senator or a colleague is trying to play to the gallery. We are speaking about the law. Section 46 (a) of the Copyright...
Plenary Contribution 18th November 2021
1 speech in 1 contribution
Plenary Session Thursday, 18th November, 2021 - Afternoon Sitting

What is it, Sen. Sakaja?

Plenary Contribution 18th November 2021
1 speech in 1 contribution
Plenary Session Thursday, 18th November, 2021 - Afternoon Sitting

Sen Olekina, withdraw and apologies. Sen. Olekina I withdraw and apologize and we move on. My point is very clear. We should not pass laws that are punitive to the economy. What is out of order in that?

Plenary Contribution 18th November 2021
1 speech in 1 contribution
Plenary Session Thursday, 18th November, 2021 - Afternoon Sitting

Sen. Olekina, Standing Orders 96 (4) is very clear. You have to withdraw and apologize. Sen. Olekina Mr. Temporary Speaker Sir, first, let me state it very clearly that I have a lot of respect for Sen. Sakaja. At no point did I impute improper motive. If my good friend...
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Bills Sponsored

Ledama Olekina has not sponsored any Bill.

Voting Record

4Ayes
0Noes
0Abstain / Spoilt
4Divisions attended

Voting History: 4

Date
Vote
Decision
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

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Declarations of Interest

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