Chrisantus Wamalwa Wakhungu

All parliamentary appearances

Entries 1981 to 1990 of 3399.

• 20 Apr 2016 in National Assembly: Thank you, Hon. Deputy Speaker. I just want to re-emphasize that aspect of settlement. It is not just in Busia because we also have other regions. For example, in my constituency, there is an area called “Tawai”, where we have been having issues. It is high time you directed the Committee on Implementation and the Departmental Committee on Lands to expedite matters of land pending before them. Otherwise, as we move towards the general election, it can lead to some ugly incidents that we do not want to see. For instance, squatters are being kicked out of Tawai Farm because ... view
• 20 Apr 2016 in National Assembly: On a point of order, Hon. Deputy Speaker. view
• 20 Apr 2016 in National Assembly: In terms of relevance, is the Member in order to debate things which are outside the mediated version of the Bill? Our Standing Orders are very clear that, on such a Motion, we are supposed to restrict ourselves specifically to the clauses which were being mediated. Can you give us guidance? We are wasting time debating things which had already been debated in the Second Reading. view
• 20 Apr 2016 in National Assembly: Thank you, Hon. Deputy Speaker. At the outset, I want to say I support this mediated version of the Bill. The civil society plays a very critical role as far as oversight and civic education are concerned. When this Bill came for Second Reading, I was very passionate that the civil society must be nominated to the environmental council. I thank God that this has been done. We need to support it. We are being guided by the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). If we look at the SDGs, we will find that matters of the environment and climate are well ... view
• 20 Apr 2016 in National Assembly: On fines, we accept to put it at the discretion of the person presiding over the cases. We support because climate change is a global crisis. It is like terrorism. It is, indeed, important that any person summoned by the National Climate Change Council (NCCC) respects the summonses. If one does not, they are spoiling the future of the nation and the society. It is important these fines are included. Thank you. I support. view
• 19 Apr 2016 in National Assembly: Thank you, Hon. Temporary Deputy Chairlady. It is true community land is vested in counties. My worry is that the Chair did not clarify in (1C), that such monies should be deposited in a special interest earning account. Without clarity, it can be abused. When talking about special interest earning account, is it current or fixed account? I was just trying to draw the attention of the Chair for purposes of clarity so that it is not abused. We have seen this happen especially when it comes to parastatals when they get money from the Exchequer and put it in ... view
• 19 Apr 2016 in National Assembly: Thank you, Hon. Temporary Deputy Chairlady. view
• 19 Apr 2016 in National Assembly: Thank you, Hon. Temporary Deputy Chairlady. I am looking at the recommendation in terms of the notice to be published in at least one newspaper of nationwide circulation. We do not have a specific criterion. Right now we have the Nation Media Group newspapers, The Standard and a new newspaper called The Star . Some newspapers have nationwide circulation, while others are not. The issue of community land is very serious. How I 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
• 19 Apr 2016 in National Assembly: had wished that the Chair would have, at least, specified the Daily Nation because of its nationwide circulation. The Star is claimed to have a nationwide circulation but I have been to various parts of this country and I have not found that newspaper. This is a matter that people can take advantage of and take away community land. That is why I have a problem in terms of giving notice. We must ensure that a particular notice reaches as many stakeholders as possible. We should specify if it is a specific community in a given county. view
• 19 Apr 2016 in National Assembly: On a point of order, Hon. Temporary Deputy Chairlady. view