Benjamin Jomo Washiali

All parliamentary appearances

Entries 611 to 620 of 1882.

• 8 Nov 2018 in National Assembly: The fourteenth one is the Public Procurement and Assets Disposal Act, No.33 of 2015. This proposed amendment is to make provision in relation to the board and the process of procurement by public entities. view
• 8 Nov 2018 in National Assembly: Hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker, this is an area that has cost both the Government and even this Parliament much headache. I am sure you are aware that at one point, procurement officers were asked to stay away to pave way for investigations and lifestyle audits. They want to expand so that more players can be involved in the board. This will ensure that whatever has been happening in procurement especially in public institutions does not reoccur. view
• 8 Nov 2018 in National Assembly: The fifteenth one is the Fisheries Management and Development Act, No.35 of 2016. The amendments proposed in this Bill are to harmonise various definitions in the Act. It also seeks to introduce a new provision which empowers the Cabinet Secretary to make regulations with regard to the conduct of affairs of the standing and technical committees. It will also prescribe the minimum standards for crew working on fishing vessels. view
• 8 Nov 2018 in National Assembly: This is an issue that has been there for long. Much of our water in the ocean has been raided. This amendment is to ensure that we can deal with crew of some specific standards. That should be done when our team is visiting vessels. Finally, the Bill seeks to introduce new provisions to streamline the issue of licensing for fisheries activities. view
• 8 Nov 2018 in National Assembly: As I conclude, permit me to observe that the Bill is certainly one of the most important Bills in this country. With it comes a framework for regulating various sectors in a manner that will ensure economic development in this country. Hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker, I beg to move and call upon my friend… Even though he is a new Member of Parliament and has just done one year, I want to appreciate that, as a Whip, I have been recognising these new Members. Some of them are exemplary like my brother, Hon. Omboko Milemba, who has done very well. ... view
• 8 Nov 2018 in National Assembly: Therefore, I request Hon. Thuku Kwenya, Member for Kinangop, to second this Bill. I thank you, Hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker. view
• 7 Nov 2018 in National Assembly: Hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker, on behalf of the Leader of the Majority Party, I beg to lay the following Papers on the Table of the House: Reports of the Auditor-General and Financial Statements in respect of the following institutions for the year ended 30th June 2017 and the certificates therein – (i) Kenya Electricity Generating Company PLC; (ii) State Officers’ House Mortgage Scheme Fund; (iii)Commission for University Education; (iv) Civil Servants’ Housing Scheme Fund; (v) National Drought Management Authority; (vi) Karatina University; and, (vii) Laikipia University. Thank you, Hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker. view
• 7 Nov 2018 in National Assembly: Thank you, Hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker. It is important that we guide Members on how to ask Questions because this session is new and some Members may not have the benefit of knowing what exactly needs to happen. There is the aspect of HANSARD which also needs to be taken care of when a Member is asking Questions. For example, the former speaker who asked the Question did not cite the number of the Question and yet it is very important for HANSARD record. My wish would have been that you start with the number. For example, in this case, ... view
• 7 Nov 2018 in National Assembly: Thank you, Hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker. view
• 7 Nov 2018 in National Assembly: Hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker, I beg to move the following Procedural Motion: THAT, this House orders that the business appearing as Order No.11 in the Order Paper be exempted from the provisions of Standing Order 40(3) being a Wednesday Morning, a day allocated for business not sponsored by the Majority or Minority Party or business sponsored by a Committee. view