Charles Kilonzo

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• 3 Feb 2022 in National Assembly: that people in Sondu Miriu do not benefit from the project. They do not have electricity. This has happened elsewhere. In Machakos County, there is Masinga Dam, Gitaru Dam and Kiambere Dam and yet, when you go to Masinga Constituency, Yatta Constituency and most constituencies within the county, there is no electricity connectivity. Likewise, another mega project that has affected the local community negatively is a project which was funded by the African Development Bank (AfDB) in Kimira-Oluch at the shores of Lake Victoria, an area which was not infested by mosquitoes. It was an area which had good roads ... view
• 24 Nov 2021 in National Assembly: Thank you, Hon. Deputy Speaker. I second. view
• 11 Nov 2021 in National Assembly: Thank you. Hon. Deputy Speaker, being idle is very dangerous. They normally say that an idle mind is the devil’s workshop. The problem we have with the Senate is boredom and so they do not know what to do. That House has so many learned people. view
• 11 Nov 2021 in National Assembly: Yes, that is my next point. I want to share the experience which the Departmental Committee on Defence and Foreign Relations had. In the beginning of this Parliament, the Senate would summon the Cabinet Secretary for Defence and summon the CS for Foreign Affairs. However, we would advise the Ministry that every time they get an invitation or a summon from the Senate that they refer to the Constitution. They have no business appearing before them and we solved that problem. So, I encourage the Chair here to do the same. Advise the Ministry or whatever State organ in that ... view
• 9 Nov 2021 in National Assembly: Hon. Speaker, I am of a contrary view. As you make your ruling, you need to borrow from countries that have effectively controlled the COVID-19 Pandemic. In Europe, you cannot enter Parliament unless you are vaccinated. There are Members of this House who have refused to get vaccinated. We cannot force them. However, being vaccinated does not mean that you cannot contract COVID-19. As you make your ruling, consider that COVID-19 is still there. The latest report is that COVID-19 has hit Germany at a higher rate than ever before. As you make your ruling, consider the fact that we ... view
• 21 Oct 2021 in National Assembly: Thank you, Hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker. I beg to move… view
• 21 Oct 2021 in National Assembly: Thank you, Hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker. I beg to move… view
• 21 Oct 2021 in National Assembly: Thank you, Hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker. I beg to move that the Motion for agreement with the Report of the Committee of the whole House be amended by inserting the words ‘subject to recommittal of Clause 24(f)’. I also request Hon. Millie to second the Motion. view
• 21 Oct 2021 in National Assembly: Thank you, Hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker. I beg to move: THAT, the Motion for Agreement with the Report of the Committee of the whole House be amended by inserting the words ‘subject to recommittal of Clause 24(f)’. I also request Hon. Millie to second the Motion. view
• 21 Oct 2021 in National Assembly: I second. view