Chrisantus Wamalwa Wakhungu

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• 15 Mar 2018 in National Assembly: Revenue Bill is very critical. Once it passes, it gives stage for the County Allocation of Revenue Bill and the estimates. Hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker, it is indeed important to note that even if the national Government cannot manage to collect taxes to reach its target, there is no way they can compromise on the allocation that has been made for the counties. In case of a shortfall, we can only sacrifice the amount that is going to the national Government, not that which has been allocated to the county governments. I want to make it clear to some civil ... view
• 15 Mar 2018 in National Assembly: We have heard about the four agendas of the Jubilee Government, namely; housing, manufacturing, food security and universal health care. In order for us to move forward, it is important for the counties to align their integrated development plans with the four agendas that the Jubilee Government has adopted. They must also be linked to Vision 2030. If we have county development plans that deviate from the big four national agendas, we will not achieve the overall national agenda. The Division of Revenue Bill is very important. We are now in the presidential system of government, where the National Assembly ... view
• 15 Mar 2018 in National Assembly: We pass the Division of Revenue Bill and when it goes to the Senate, we normally have differences, and then we go for mediation. What happens after mediation? We do not have any provision in the law on what should happen after mediation. As legislators, we should come up with a legislation that explains what happens in case members of a mediation committee on revenue allocation fail to agree. If it fails, it is very dangerous; the counties will not have money. These are things we must look forward to and see how we will adjust them. view
• 15 Mar 2018 in National Assembly: I am happy to note the issue of free maternity. It has not been happening in the counties. When mothers visit hospitals in the counties, the county governments complain because according to the initial policy, they are supposed to be reimbursed. However, there was a breakdown somewhere. They said that the reimbursement was taking forever to reach them. I am happy with the new policy of going through the National Hospital Insurance Fund (NHIF). I am assuming and hoping that NHIF will be up to the task. The NHIF appeared before the Public Investments Committee (PIC) today. I am very ... view
• 15 Mar 2018 in National Assembly: critical role as far as achieving the healthcare agenda and free maternity are concerned. When it comes to the governance structure, it must be well articulated. view
• 15 Mar 2018 in National Assembly: The Constitution talks of a minimum allocation of 15 per cent for the counties. According to the Fourth Schedule of the Constitution, the functions that have been devolved to the counties are so many. This is the time we should be asking ourselves questions. Is the amount of money being allocated to the counties enough or must we increase the allocation? Devolution is a wonderful idea. As we move forward, we should devolve more funds to the counties to take care of these functions. The amount of money that is there for national sharing is based on the immediate last ... view
• 15 Mar 2018 in National Assembly: As I speak here today, His Excellency the Governor of my great county of Trans Nzoia has put up a referral hospital. He is trying his best to equip it. This is a wake-up call to other county governors to emulate him and upgrade the Level 5 referral hospitals that are in counties. Some hospitals in some counties are in a sorry state. We are calling upon the respective governors to make more effort in terms of equipping the Level 5 referral hospitals in the counties, so that we can reduce the pressure at the national referral hospitals like Kenyatta ... view
• 14 Mar 2018 in National Assembly: Thank you, Hon. Speaker. The Leader of the Majority Party has said something of concern. If you are Chair of a Committee you do not have to be everywhere. You can have subcommittees. We have said this before. You do not have to go to Nakuru, Murang’a or Lamu. You need to divide your Committee into subcommittees. This can be done parallel within one week so that we can have business to consider. A lot of business is generated by those Committees. In case the Chairs are not competent, they should be replaced with time so that we can have ... view
• 14 Mar 2018 in National Assembly: On a point of order, Hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker. view
• 14 Mar 2018 in National Assembly: Hon. Speaker, inform the Chairpersons of Committees that business is not as usual as was the case in the 11th Parliament. So, they need to pull up their socks, including the Vice- Chairpersons. They should be up to the task. Indeed, the workload is much. With the Opposition The electronic version of the Official Hansard Report is for information purposes only. Acertified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor. view