Charles Onyancha

All parliamentary appearances

Entries 141 to 150 of 305.

• 29 Feb 2012 in National Assembly: Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. view
• 29 Feb 2012 in National Assembly: Thank you Mr. Speaker, Sir. I was really worried that you had left me out. view
• 22 Feb 2012 in National Assembly: Thank you, Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir. From the outset, before I give my contribution, with your permission, I would also like to say how very sorry I am about the passing away of hon. Michuki. I first knew him in 1979 when I went to his constituency to campaign for him, so that we could remove one Joseph Kamotho from power. I wish to convey my condolences and also those of the people of Bonchari to his family. view
• 22 Feb 2012 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, having said that and talking about good and bad laws, I think we have had some very good laws. The problem in this country has been enforcement of those laws. That is where really Mr. Michuki shall be remembered for his ability and capacity to enforce the laws in place. Given the sentiments by hon. Njuguna, the Member for Lari, I think this Minister is able to enforce the laws that we shall be able to pass here. But I hope that the people of Lari will take care of their Member of Parliament, so ... view
• 22 Feb 2012 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, now let me go to the challenges that we have where I come from. This Bill is a very good Bill, but it is not very clear on one issue which concerns my people and I; that is about the minimum holding. I do not know whether maybe that is in the Land Bill. But in Kisii, unlike in your constituency, my rain falls on somebody’s plot, because the eaves of my house extend to another plot. Right now there is a risk of eruption because the toilets are right behind your bedroom and fences ... view
• 22 Feb 2012 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, talking now about this particular Bill, I have had a brief look at it and commend the Minister along with his staff for a job very well done, especially when he takes into consideration that consultation must be made between the national and county governments with regard to decisions made, in respect of registration units in Clause 6. view
• 22 Feb 2012 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, Clause 9(2) (a) is about maintenance of documents. It talks about what should appear on the document, that is, the name, personal identification number, national identity card number and the address of the proprietor. I am not sure whether the national identity card means anything other than the Kenyan national identity card. Since “passport” is not there I am not sure whether a foreigner or foreign company then will be able to qualify to own land. Maybe that needs to be clarified. view
• 22 Feb 2012 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, Clause 14 talks about the qualifications for appointment of a Registrar. Part “c” says that he is an advocate of the High Court of Kenya of not less than ten years standing. Almost all the commissions and laws that we passed last year and this year in this House want lawyers to take all positions. I do not think that this particular position needs a lawyer. view
• 22 Feb 2012 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, I am cognizant of the time and will try to rush. Clause 14(d) needs another ten years experience in land administration management which, therefore, makes it 20 years, ten of which must have been served in the Ministry of Lands. That looks rather prohibitive. It is something which, maybe, we need to relook at. view
• 22 Feb 2012 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, on Clause 26(1), the rights of a proprietor and so on, I think the words “transmission and/or bequeathment” have been omitted, although it is referred to elsewhere. It is something which also needs to be looked at. view