Charles Kanyi Njagua

All parliamentary appearances

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• 4 Jun 2024 in National Assembly: Hon. Speaker, pursuant to the provisions of Standing Order 44(2)(c), I wish to request for a statement from the Chairperson of the Departmental Committee on Lands and the Chairperson of the Departmental Committee on Administration and Internal Affairs regarding the ongoing demolitions targeting buildings that are constructed on riparian land in Starehe Constituency within areas of Landimawe Ward, Nairobi South Ward, Gikomba and other areas in Nairobi City County, including City Carton in Embakasi West and Kariobangi South, Ruaraka, Mathare and other constituencies. view
• 4 Jun 2024 in National Assembly: In May 2024, the Government of Kenya directed that all structures built on riparian land should be demolished, following the heavy rainfall that adversely affected tracts of land across the country. However, the manner in which those demolitions are carried out is deeply concerning and raises serious questions about the respect for human rights. Firstly, the Government provided a stringent timeline for vacating the affected areas without proper issuance of notice to the residents or offering alternative places to reside in. view
• 4 Jun 2024 in National Assembly: Secondly, the ongoing demolitions reveal a distressing picture of inhumane treatment. Houses are being demolished without regard for the well-being of the residents. Some of them have lived on the same land for over 50 years and possess legitimate title deeds issued by the Government. Regrettably, mothers and children are being left to sleep in the cold without any alternative accommodation or support from the Government. The demolitions are marred by use of excessive force with unfortunate incidents of people being tragically shot by security agencies during the process. view
• 4 Jun 2024 in National Assembly: Lastly, it is particularly alarming that those demolitions take place without a clear and transparent compensation plan in place. The Government’s purported compensation plan appears to be limited to a few individuals, leaving many rightful land owners in state of uncertainty and despair. It is against this background that I request for a statement from the Chairperson of the Departmental Committee on Lands on the following: 1. What measures has the Ministry put in place to ensure a fair and transparent compensation process for land owners affected by those demolitions? 2. Outline the specific plans for providing resettlement options for ... view
• 4 Jun 2024 in National Assembly: Hon. Speaker, I seek a response within the shortest time possible because the demolitions are on-going and our people are languishing in confusion by the actions of the Government. Thank you, Hon. Speaker. view
• 4 Jun 2024 in National Assembly: Chairman of the Departmental Committee on Lands. view
• 23 Apr 2024 in National Assembly: I rise on a point of order on Standing Order 35 to bring to your attention the fact that there is no quorum in the House. view
• 23 Apr 2024 in National Assembly: I rise on a point of order on Standing Order 35 to bring to your attention the fact that there is no quorum in the House. view
• 11 Apr 2024 in National Assembly: Thank you, Hon. Deputy Speaker, for giving me this opportunity to weigh in on the debate about the recruitment by different Government agencies and institutions. Nairobi has become disenfranchised because even when they come for recruitment, they tell the persons who are being recruited to look at the back of the identity cards. You know very well that most of the people were not born in Nairobi because a majority come from up-country. It is only us, Members of Parliament, who know our registered voters. We have the biggest number of registered voters in this country. Nairobi County accounts for ... view
• 11 Apr 2024 in National Assembly: Thank you, Hon. Deputy Speaker, for giving me this opportunity to weigh in on the debate about the recruitment by different Government agencies and institutions. Nairobi has become disenfranchised because even when they come for recruitment, they tell the persons who are being recruited to look at the back of the identity cards. You know very well that most of the people were not born in Nairobi because a majority come from up-country. It is only us, Members of Parliament, who know our registered voters. We have the biggest number of registered voters in this country. Nairobi County accounts for ... view