Chrisantus Wamalwa Wakhungu

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• 12 Oct 2016 in National Assembly: This is a critical Bill. I want to encourage Members to look at this Bill critically. I can assure you that if we pass this Bill, some of the State corporations that are going down will start coming up. Parastatals are supposed to have some strategies so that they can be self-sustainable. But we are seeing many corporate organisations going back to the Exchequer for funding. I agree with the Abdikadir Task Force which proposed to narrow down and consolidate parastatals, so that they can be able to sustain themselves. Some parastatals are a liability but, because of political interest, ... view
• 12 Oct 2016 in National Assembly: Thank you, Hon. Temporary Deputy Chairman. I have keenly looked at this amendment in the aspect of academic, research and development. What is the core role of KDF? I do not want us to open a Pandora’s box. When it comes to production, I have no doubt that even with the ordinances factory in Eldoret, those people have been working. We have not had any interests. The KDF is a disciplined force. If we make it open-ended, we are more likely to open a Pandora’s box . I do not see the value of doing that. Your amendment might be ... view
• 12 Oct 2016 in National Assembly: Thank you, Hon. Temporary Deputy Chairman. Procedurally, when it comes to amendments, you move the amendments and you give the justification. I am a member of the Committee and I agree with my Chair. However, in this context, we have several amendments. You realise that we have Clause 4(a), (b) and (c). Procedurally, it demands that we justify every amendment and not generalise the way the Committee Chair has said. Therefore, for the sake of Hon. Members’ understanding, let him explain further. I support it as it goes further. There are some sections we are trying to delete and insert. ... view
• 12 Oct 2016 in National Assembly: Hon. Temporary Deputy Chairman, I am a member and I said I support. However, Hon. Kaluma came to me so that I could explain to him. There are several amendments. It is true that, that is the net effect. I support. I am a member of the Committee but when we come here, it is a whole plenary. The Hon. Member is not a member of the Committee. He has come to me so that I can explain to him. view
• 12 Oct 2016 in National Assembly: Thank you, Hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker. If you look at this amendment, you will find that it is trying to operationalise the earlier amendment to Clause 3 that was rejected. So, the two amendments are mutually inclusive. It goes without saying because we rejected the proposed amendment to Clause 3. That is what Hon. (Eng.) Kiragu was trying to explain; that we automatically reject the amendment to Clause 6. That is why I used the words “mutually inclusive”. So, we oppose it. Thank you. view
• 11 Oct 2016 in National Assembly: Thank you, Hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker. I want to congratulate the Senate for bringing this Bill which was long overdue. As per the Fourth Schedule of the Constitution, ECDE is a function devolved to county governments. The 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) were launched in New York. The SDG No.4 talks about access to quality education. Quality education starts with ECDE centres. They provide a framework for the foundation. If you are building a house and you want it to be of good quality, it is important that you lay a strong foundation. If you want your children to succeed, ... view
• 11 Oct 2016 in National Assembly: That was on a light touch, Hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker. We want to put emphasis on ECDE because it is very critical and the world has changed. With the changes we are seeing in technology, small children know too much. It is, indeed, important that this Bill be supported. The good thing about this Bill is on the issue of the syllabus. Because ECDE has been devolved, you might realise that the quality in Mandera is different from the quality in Bungoma or Nairobi. Therefore, it becomes difficult to coordinate these pupils when they join primary school. This Bill harmonises ... view
• 11 Oct 2016 in National Assembly: teachers so that in case we have misbehaviour in one area or another in the counties, it can be involved in advocating for improved welfare. In a company, the way employees serve their customers has a correlation with how the employer treats the employee. In this case, the way the unions and TSC will handle ECDE teachers will cascade down on how the teachers will relate with those pupils at that tender age. At that age, those children are very sensitive because they are still developing mentally and physically. You need a caring teacher at that level. That is why ... view
• 5 Oct 2016 in National Assembly: Thank you, Hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker. I want to contribute to this Bill pertaining to Kenyatta Mausoleum. Indeed, it is a wonderful Bill and in line with the Heroes Act that was passed on the Floor of this House. When you talk about Kenyatta, there is so much we need to learn from him. I never had opportunity to see him because I was a baby at that time. Anytime you want to know what he looked like, those who had an opportunity to see him say that he really looked like his son, the current President of this country, ... view
• 5 Oct 2016 in National Assembly: been said about this and I do not want to repeat what others have said. I just want to call upon other heroes, for instance, the Kapenguria Six. In line with the Heroes Act, the Government should do something in recognition of the people who fought for this country. Hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker, you belong to KANU. I am assuming that the late founder of this nation was a KANU member. I do not know whether you have already written a letter to the Registrar of Political Parties showing that you have moved to the new Jubilee Party as per ... view