Chrisantus Wamalwa Wakhungu

All parliamentary appearances

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• 10 May 2017 in National Assembly: Yes, because when we present our issues, he should be listening so that when it comes to replying, he can reply to our concerns. It is critical. view
• 10 May 2017 in National Assembly: Thank you. I am very happy that--- view
• 10 May 2017 in National Assembly: Thank you. Clause 14 is about the issue of the Cabinet Secretary coming up with regulations. This is a wonderful idea because the regulations will help in terms of operationalisation of the Act. It is a good thing and when the CS comes up with the regulations, we know very well that they will pass through Parliament for purposes of checks and balances. The regulations are good because they will help in that operationalisation. I thank IRA. They have done well, but that constant monitoring and reporting is very key. I know IRA is listening wherever they are. We need ... view
• 10 May 2017 in National Assembly: low-income earners, cannot access insurance products just because insurance companies have only produced products that are tailored to suit the rich or the upper and middle classes. The common mwananchi and the poor person on the ground is the person who has the highest risk and is more vulnerable, as Hon. Washiali mentioned earlier. For example, we have been experiencing drought and pastoralists have been suffering. Their cattle have died. Insurance firms should come up with products that are tailored to suit the low-income earners. As we go for political campaigns, it is important for us to have insurance products ... view
• 9 May 2017 in National Assembly: Thank you, Hon. Speaker. I just wanted to comment on this important issue of the Division of Revenue Bill so that, as we will be moving forward, I know we are supposed to look into the issues of rules and procedures – that is the Standing Orders. This is where we have a lacuna . We will be able to know how to provide for them. My friend here, Wesley, is mentioning that we are likely to have majority of independent candidates in the next Parliament. We must also look into this issue of how we are going to treat ... view
• 9 May 2017 in National Assembly: Thank you, Hon. Speaker. I rise to support this Finance Bill. I want to thank the Committee for the good work it has done. This Finance Bill is very critical because it puts in place measures of raising the revenue that we must get so that we can implement the Budget. This Bill touches particularly on issues of taxes and duties. There are very good strategies here which are going to help this country in terms of improvement of economic growth. We also have some strategies that are going to work on the negative side. I want to thank the ... view
• 9 May 2017 in National Assembly: People are crying because of high inflation rate. The cost of living is very high. The cost of unga is very high. In this case, I want to particularly focus on Pay-as-you Earn (PAYE). The net effect of the proposal to increase PAYE by 10 per cent is that whatever is going to go into your pocket after receiving your salary will be less. We have a very high inflation rate in this country. But if we are going to tax workers further by increasing PAYE, the little that will be getting into their pocket will not enable them to ... view
• 9 May 2017 in National Assembly: As I move on, when it comes to the issue of betting, lotteries and gaming, the 50 per cent tax is a wonderful idea. I have seen some idle youth in market places and some are even using their school fees to bet. They are making a kill in terms of returns and by imposing the 50 per cent, it will be a very good opportunity for the Government to raise a good amount of revenue which will help it in terms of implementing what is in the Budget. On the issue of second hand vehicles, I have no problem ... view
• 9 May 2017 in National Assembly: The issue of zero-rating maize flour is a wonderful idea. Indeed, it is going to help this country to reduce the prices. The only unfortunate thing is that when zero-rating we are not sure whether this will be passed to the common mwananchi and this is where there is a problem. This The electronic version of the Official Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor. view
• 9 May 2017 in National Assembly: is a sector where the Government must come in with speed and follow up with the players in maize flour production, so that this benefit can be extended to the common mwananchi and the issue of the high cost of maize flour in the meantime will be resolved. The Government must focus on the issue of production. When you look at the factors of demand and supply, production in this country must be increased so that food security can be sustainable. The Government has spent so much money in the Galana-Kulalu Irrigation Scheme at the Coast. We have not seen ... view